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The Kundalini Equation

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This author has done his research. I am amazed at the level of detail borrowing from martial arts, NLP and other disciplines - keeping everything real.

This story is hard to put down as well.

It's hard to believe the quality that is in this little paperback - but make amazon find you a copy and buy it.

If you are at all interested in martial arts, transhumanism, eastern philosphy, or good stories - this is for you.

I first read this quite a few years ago but reread it nearly every year - starting to wear it out actually. Barnes clearly did the necessary research to make the tale feel real. The story line and character development make this one of the best in the fiction world (I would love to see this turned into a screenplay).

This is one of the best books available to read. It is great writing. As well developed as a Stephen King Novel, with the plot drive of Thomas Harris. There is little this book doesn't offer. Martial Arts appreciation a plus, but not a requirement. Stephen Barnes is a master. I have read James Patterson, Richard Matheson, Stephen King, Robert Ludlum, Thomas Harris, Umberto Eco, Richard Bach. This book is a postmodern masterpiece.

The story thrives on the concept that martial arts is only the first step of a much more powerful force. The characters are true to life and compelling from the start to the finish. A must read that is almost impossible to put down.

This book is not for the faint-hearted. It will make you take a look into yourself and others, and see what is deeply hidden there. Although the journey through the book is challenging, it's well-worth the effort! One of my favorites from Steven...

I have to admit, while I love Barnes' other works, I was slow to get into this one initially. But when I got over the "putting it down for next time" hump and actually got into the crux if the real story, I was hooked. Should have known better because Barnes is a brilliant writer. I swear he alone renewed my reading fervor. Read anything he touches. I think they need to turn Charisma into a script also.

I can't place enough praise on this book. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in philosophy, matial arts and great story telling.

"The Kundalini Equation" is one of Steve Barnes' early solo ventures and for those who are even half as passionate about human development as the author is, this is one of the best.

The story centers on a typical computer nerd that through chance and/or brilliance recreates through a powerful combination of yogic breath work, visualization, martial arts and diet a mind/body technology that evolves him from human to super-human. After a series of gruesome murders, the question soon becomes: Is he more than human or something less? This self-directed evolution idea seems to be one of Steve Barnes passions and the idea is evident in almost every piece of work that he writes. Frankly, I never tire of this and anxiously wait for everything that Barnes writes. His interests are so similar to my own, but much more than this, Steve Barnes is one of the best writers in the business. He has a great style of writing and an obvious passion for the written word, but more importantly Barnes knows people, their motivations, their lightness and darkness (and oddly seems to like them anyway).

If you can find a copy of Kundalini Equation read it and enjoy it.

Bravo Mr. Barnes.

Steven Barnes has always managed to captivate his audience with the reality of his characters - his art is the ability to bring a story to life. The Kundalini Equation is no exception. From the moment I picked the book up, I was hooked. The characters were _real_, and their lives were definitely something to write about! Without giving too much away, this is not a "hero kills them all" type of book. It's more a rocky road of action, suspense, history, excitement, with just a hint of spice and the air of the unknown. Try it - you'll fly it!

For those of us that have studied Martial Arts its a must read. It reminds us there is more to being a Warrior than the Way. It reminds we are first and foremost, Human Beings