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The Last Barrier: A Universal Search for Self Discovery

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After reading so many books about spirituality and the quest for 'self discovery', this book shone out from amongst them and dazzled me with it's brilliance. Although it approaches the divine from the Middle Eastern tradition of Islam, it is not dogmatic and rather stresses the truths within all religions (which is the Sufi way, being the path along which the author travels).

It is an account of a journey, an adventure, right into the heart of 'God' - in whatever way you choose to understand that term. It has been a true inspiration to me, and I count myself blessed at having had the chance to have read it.

I was very excited to find a book that is so simple and so deep. I am interested in the Sufis and especially in Rummy's teaching and this book teaches me a lot about the way to enlightenment. Each chapter starts with notes from Sufi teachers that will stay in your mind for a long time. I was very identified with the struggle of Reshad to leave all he knows behind and start the real work. A book that will make you laugh, cry and pray at the same time.

This book is great! I read it over a year ago and much of the imagery is still right here with me, partly due to Feild's descriptive prose, but partly due to his strong beautiful message and captivating story. The spiritual truths revealed in this novel of a man's spiritual search in the land of the Sufis can be an inspiration to the seeker of today, in whatever culture he or she happens to be. Great reading!

I found this book fascinating, and read it three times before feeling like I really "got it" --- it is a simple narrative with deep, multiple levels of meaning. Although the word is never used, this book is a witness to the validity of gnosticism, the idea that it is possible for a human to directly experience God, or Allah, and the truth of Divine Love --- and that the path to such experience does not necessarily lead through a particular religion. The story demonstrates skillfully the relationship of "faith" and "trust" and "knowing" --- that ultimately each is a level of aligning more and more closely with the Divine.

If you like spirit books and would like to discover your self and the Sufism world, read this book.

This book will put its footprints on your soul for ever after.

Where ever you are and what ever you do, you'll feel a strong power by your side which keeps you warm, gives you hope and Strength to continue your life and make the right decisions.

I enjoyed this read. It stayed with me for a time and kept working me, in a thoughtful and transformative way.