Only Love Is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Brian Weiss (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1996

A psychiatrist and the author of the best-selling Many Lives, Many Masters describes how he helped two of his patients discover that they have been lovers over the centuries. Simultaneous.

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Weiss is the psychiatrist whose best-seller, Many Lives, Many Masters (1988), chronicled the life (and past lives) of one of his patients. Since his breakthrough with Catherine, the hypnotized patient who was able to transmit messages from the beyond as well as recall former lifetimes, Weiss has continued his past-life therapies. Here he threads bits and pieces of what he has learned into the story of Elizabeth and Pedro, two patients who, unbeknownst to Weiss, have lost each other across lifetimes and now have another chance to reconnect. Although the stories of Elizabeth and Pedro form the book's centerpiece, they will probably be the least interesting, at least to the New Age audience, who has heard it all before. Weiss is better when he's explaining the philosophy that incorporates past lives into a therapeutic setting. This isn't the best book on the subject, but Many Lives, Many Masters sold more than a million copies, and Weiss' name, as well as an extensive marketing campaign, is likely to generate demand. Ilene Cooper --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review

'A gripping love story that transcends time... this book makes you truly believe that we all really do have soulmates, and that "only love is real".' (Raymond Moody MD, Author of Life After Death) 'A fascinating story that will open your mind. Explore the mystery, wisdom and wonder of life and love.' (Bernie Siegel MD, Author of Life, Medicine and Miracles) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Hachette Audio (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570423970
• ISBN-13: 978-1570423970
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,419,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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155 of 160 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Portrayal of Love, July 8, 2001

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Judith E. Pavluvcik (Dreaming of the beach in Hawaii, but living in the reality of the desert in Arizona!!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only Love Is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited (Paperback)

Only Love is Real by Brian Weiss, is the third book by this incredible author. If I could, I would rate this book with 10 stars. Although one does not have to read his previous two books to read this book, he does make references throughout, but his explanations guide the reader and one is never confused or lost. Many Lives, Many Masters and Through Time Into Healing are his previous two and both are as riveting as this book. As with his other books, I could not put this book down either. The messages imparted in this book are numerous for the deep connection of twin souls. Weiss states, "Destiny dictates the meeting of soulmates. We *will* meet them. But what we decide to do after that meeting falls in the province of choice or free will. A wrong choice or a missed chance can lead to incredible loneliness and suffering. A right choice, an opportunity realized, can bring us to profound bliss and happiness."

Weiss shares the story of two of his patients relating similar past lives, and he eventually connects the two and "intervenes" to introduce them. I am sure we have all had the experience of meeting someone and just "knowing" that we know them on a much deeper level, but we can't explain it. Those that come into our lives are either ready to meet their "other half" or as Weiss put it, they are "not awakened" yet.

Weiss speaks throughout the book on the meaning and value of love and indeed, "only love is real." He urges us to forget and forgive our past mistakes, to learn from them and move on - to live fully in the present and not to worry about the future. This book is one incredible, beautiful lesson in love. Weiss urges the reader to listen to one's heart, as the ego has other agendas, as do other people. "There is someone special for everyone." How does one recognize a soulmate? - Weiss states it most profoundly, "When both recognize each other, no volcano could erupt with more passion. The energy released is tremendous. Passion in a relationship cannot be artificially created . . . . . but the chemistry has to be there from the start." Oh how so very true!!! "The person may not recognize the chemistry. The attraction is definitely there but the source of chemistry is not understood. It is delusional to believe that this passion, this soul recognition and attraction will be easily found again with another person. You do not run into a soulmate every day . . .The more awakened a couple is, the more likelihood of a decision based on love. When both partners are awakened, ecstasy is within their grasp."

Weiss shares the past lives of both Elizabeth and Pedro and the reader is able to see them in different lifetimes, as different sexes, yet they are always together, learning soul lessons and coming back again and again to be together. As with his previous books, messages come from Elizabeth under hypnosis, from "higher conscious masters", imparting loving and profound messages to Weiss: "Love dissolves fear. You cannot be afraid when you are feeling love. When allowed to flow freely, love overcomes all obstacles." Both of their past lives are most fascinating and the lessons learned are indeed enlightening. I have used one of Weiss' past regression tapes and they are incredible and one can "see" as he states in the book.

Weiss also share with the reader, his own experiences with his soulmate and wife, Carol, and the "obstacles" that they had to over come. "Destiny is persistent" as Weiss states and as seen in this book and as can be related in our lives, it doesn't give up - we only have to listen.

This book is fascinating, thought-provoking and my highlighter was in overtime in reading!!! So many, many endearing and important thoughts on love and just being. I have read all of Weiss' books and it is so hard to believe that they can get any better, but it is true!!! Reading his books, one can experience a deep sense of healing and a profound infusion of love. This is not only a book about love, but also a book about hope. This is a "must have" have book and also one that you want to share with those in your life - "Listen to your heart, to your own intuitive wisdom when deciding about a gift of destiny, such as a soulmate. Destiny will deposit its gift directly at your feet, but what you subsequently decide to do with the gift is up to you. Your heart knows what you need. Other people have other agendas."

A most excellent book - I have read it three times already!

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Weiss's Soul Searching Love Story is Difficult to Put Down!, September 17, 2000

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Steve Neff (Chapel Hill, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only Love Is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited (Paperback)

Only Love is Real, by Brian L. Weiss is fantastically well written. He candidly shares the lives of his patients and his own insights in a highly skilled manner. I do not desire to give anything away in this review. However, I will tell you Weiss's accounts documented in Only Love is Real are both fantastic and very surprising. Personally I was enthralled with the reports of Weiss's actual patient sessions. Only late in the journey of this volume did I realize where he was going; somewhere incredibly stirring with absolutely electrifying social and spiritual implications! The passages you will read will resonate for a long time after you have finished the book. The depth and implication of the shared accounts cannot be entirely comprehended at first view. Weiss has unearthed something truly remarkable here. I would be very surprised if any reader would not find their outlook on life and love changed and enriched after reading Only Love is Real. This is not simply another book by another physician. Contained in the pages of Only Love is Real are revelation after revelation. Weiss's subject is intriguing and keeps the reader wanting more. So often medical doctors lack a tactful, enjoyable to read prose. Weiss's imagery and countenance draw the reader deeper and deeper into the story. Only Love is Real will also appeal to many readers of romance or "love stories". There is no kissing, no intensely tender love scenes, but the story presented is arguably one of the most passionate, loving and poignant tales of true love ever shared. I would recommend Only Love is Real to anyone. I do not know any person that would not benefit from and enjoy the book. It is not necessary to believe in reincarnation or life after death to be captivated by Weiss's book!

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first book I truly couldn't put down until I finished, September 14, 1998

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This review is from: Only Love Is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited (Paperback)

This book was the first of Brian Weiss's I'd ever read, and I must say I stayed with it until I finished every last sentence! The book verified what I have long believed...that we travel from one life to another with "soulmates" and ultimately make contact with those individuals in one form or another. How many of us have met an individual for the first time, only to instantly connect with that person as if we'd known them forever! Dr. Weiss's experiences with his patients prove that love is real, and once you find that very special person, you connect with them in a way that even death cannot take away. The book sent chills through me as I read experiences similar to what has occurred in my own life with one special individual. What a thrill it must be to sit through a regression session with Dr. Weiss! Since reading "Only Love is Real", I've read all his other books, and eagerly await the next!