The Dream Book: Symbols for Self-Understanding [Paperback]

Betty Bethards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | ISBN-10: 1862040982 | ISBN-13: 978-1862040984 | Edition: Rev

In a new paperback edition of her bestselling book, renowned psychic and teacher Betty Bethards shows how we can decipher the subconscious messages of our dreams for a fuller understanding of ourselves with her outstanding collection of 1,650 dream symbols.

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About the Author

Betty, who left us in 2002, was a renowned mystic who not only shared her gifts, but lived by them. She was an author, lecturer, teacher, and someone known as the "Common Sense Guru." Her teachings came with one proviso; That people would regard her merely as a teacher and not a crutch, and that they would take her teachings and run with them. Her mission was that everyone be their own guru. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd; Rev edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862040982
• ISBN-13: 978-1862040984
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,255,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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163 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on dream symbols I've evaluated so far, March 14, 2000

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Dream Emporium Dot-Com "ZenCyn" (Charlottesville, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dream Book: Symbols for Self-Understanding (Paperback)

I myself am a dream interpreter with my own dream interpreting site in which I encourage people to learn how to interpret their own dreams. This book is my #1 preference for people to consider first, because it is logical as well as spiritual. So many dream symbol books are hokey and just plain ridiculous, but this one simply makes sense and helps the dreamer better evaluate their dreams.

This book can help you gain better understanding of your subconscious mind's inner workings via dream interpretation so you can better follow your intuition to clear the cobwebs of confusion & uncertainty out of your life. I highly recommend this book and commend the author, Betty Bethards.

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MetaPhysically, this was my first book in the early '80's, October 24, 1999

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Gene Shafer ([e-mail]) (Perth, Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dream Book: Symbols for Self-Understanding (Paperback)

The Dream Book by Betty Bethards was the first book that was suggested to me for learning more of my future. It was ironic that I kept forgetting the name. Now, I rate it as the top book to get curious people to start their own adventure. I am now ordering my second copy as my first is in many pieces, worn so from much use. I prefer this Dream Book to all others that I have ever seen. It is simple and to the point. It is my opinion that Spirit will communicate to you with symbols. If you stick to one simple book of definitions, Spirit will be able to give a clearer message.

Thank You Ms Betty Bethards for being my first Guru.

Peace Gene Shafer

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual and Practical Guide, July 29, 2002

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Edith Harvath (Buena Park, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dream Book: Symbols for Self Understanding (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book which has helped me interpret my dreams. I particularly like Bethards emphasis on the spiritual--developing your higher consciousness. Using principles of eastern religion/philosophy, such as karma and reincarnation, she sees dreams, along with prayer and meditation, as a tool to help you achieve the goals you have set for yourself.
Emphasizing the need to work to achieve your goals, to focus and direct your energy towards them, to take responsibility for your own actions, she believes you can create your own destiny.
Her dream interpretations are always guiding, teaching, gentle and caring, never threatening or frightening.
I find this book an insightful, uplifting, spiritual guide, which also helps you in a practical way, as you work to attain your ambitions here on earth.