THE GREAT ADVENTURE: Talks on Living, Dying, and the Bardos (Consciousness Classics) [Paperback]

E. J. Gold (Author), Iven Lourie (Preface), Patricia Elizabeth (Introduction), Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 2001

This book of lively talks, including question and answer sessions, is a companion guide to 'The American Book of the Dead'. In its practical and direct approach and its innovative perspectives on death, dying, and the integration of our own death into a conscious life, this book offers a keen insight into a contemporary western teaching. Deepening the understanding of a compassionate, non-sentimental approach to the great voyage that every human will undertake, this book is recommended for every reader of spiritual literature. The book offers insight, support and practical approaches to the rich tapestry of materials available to hospice and palliative care workers for supporting the cultural and spiritual diversity of patient and family experience and the ending of life. It is also a great course of how to intentionally, purposefully and joyfully live in the present moment.

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E J Gold

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Gateways Books & Tapes (July 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895561107
• ISBN-13: 978-0895561107
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,989,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars interesting, but difficult to read, September 27, 2003

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"zeus__" (Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: THE GREAT ADVENTURE: Talks on Living, Dying, and the Bardos (Consciousness Classics) (Paperback)

I am familiar with literature on death and dying, have read Kuebler Ross, Moody and similar ones, but this was my fisrt book from EJ Gold. Some talks like "The Deathbed Perspective" and "The Winnipeg Nine" make it already worthwile to buy the book. However, for the uninitiated the context is not always easy to grasp. The talks refer to exercises and experiences, which mean nothing or very little if one is not familiar with "The school" which is at times referred to. I am quite sure that with a better introduction and background of Gold's teachings, the book would be more valuable. I didn't have this key to unlock the essence of some of the talks. My next purchase will be the American Book of the Dead to look for these clues.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual approaches to life and death, January 2, 2002

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This review is from: THE GREAT ADVENTURE: Talks on Living, Dying, and the Bardos (Consciousness Classics) (Paperback)

I found this book really interesting. Very unusual subjects are covered and each chapter is actually an edited and very lively discussion between E.J. Gold and students and other interested folks. Lots of humor too, one of my favorite things!

We should all have so much looking at the big picture, what matters and how -

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tips for the trip, January 6, 2006

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Chai "Chai" (LA, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: THE GREAT ADVENTURE: Talks on Living, Dying, and the Bardos (Consciousness Classics) (Paperback)

Over the last 30 plus years I have occasionally looked for tips or useful information I might need for my departure from this world. What an appropriate title too. I found the book not as difficult as another reviewer since I have previously read Kubler-Ross, Moody, and others including Mr. Gold.

Kubler-Ross and Gold are straight shooters, pull no punches and tell you like it is, which is exactly what you need. This is not a sugar coated fairy/angel book like so many others but an accurate and useful guide book (also the American Book of the Dead).

I figure for The Great Adventure you cannot be too prepared...