The Spirit of NLP [Paperback]

L. Michael. Hall (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1899836047 | ISBN-13: 978-1899836048 | Publication Date: February 1, 2001 | Edition: 1

This fully revised edition of The Spirit of NLP represents the core of a brilliant Richard Bandler master training. It also includes significant contributions from other master trainers, including Eric Robbie, Wyatt Woodsmall, Tad James, Christina Hall and the late Will McDonald. Providing a deeper understanding of the true genius of the co-developer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, it includes mastery of the neurology of NLP, and developmental work associated with sleight of mouth patterns. Systematically tackling the areas of Programming, Linguistics and Neurology, The Spirit of NLP is ideal for all those wishing to update and expand their understanding of the subject, or wanting a fresh and exciting new perspective on NLP. An outstanding contribution to its field, this book broadens and develops the existing NLP model, taking it into new and dynamic domains. One of the most advanced NLP books available.

Editorial Reviews

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No other book covers the breadth of NLP Master Practitioner Material. Essential reading. -- Frank Daniels, NLP Trainer

About the Author

L. Michael Hall PhD has authored many ground-breaking works on neuro-linguistics, communication, emotions and motivation. One of the foremost authors on the NLP scene, he is dedicated to taking its techniques into new and exciting realms of therapy and personal development. Michael currently works as a psychotherapist and trainer in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Crown House Publishing; 1 edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1899836047
• ISBN-13: 978-1899836048
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #595,286 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ugh!, March 22, 2002

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Karl (England, Great Britain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Spirit of NLP (Paperback)

The first edition of this book showed poor writing skills, bad layout, and even worse proof-reading.

This is the second edition. The layout is greatly improved' and the proof-reading is a whole lot better. Unfortunately, however, the writing is as bad as ever, and is slightly less "spirited" than a dead fish.

The basic problem seems to be that this author confuses "quantity" with "quality". His output is indeed prodigious, but the books all tend to read like catalogues - all the facts, presented in a totally deadpan manner.

In practice there are now far too many NLP books available, of far higher quality, to leave much room for such poor writing.

For a good, all-round introduction to NLP, O'Connor and Seymour's "Introducing NLP" leaves this standing on the starting line.

Incidentally, the book categorically DOES NOT contain "significant contributions from other master trainers", not unless you imagine that quoting someone means that they've made a "significant contribution" to your book.

In reality, for better oe worse, the writing is pure wall-to-wall Michael Hall.
If you've enjoyed any of Michael's other books then you may enjoy this one as well. If you didn't, it's VERY unlikely that you'll like this one either.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced NLP Text., May 26, 2000

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Thomas J. Humpton - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Spirit of NLP (Paperback)

This book is an excellent primer for those with some NLP knowledge and training. It is for those pursuing master level training, and is presented at the master practitioner level. This work apparently began as L. Michael Hall's notes from his Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) trainings with Richard Bandler (co-creator of the NLPL field), and was developed into this thorough book. Excellent information for those wishing to master NLP in their lives.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Spirit of NLP was written by L. Michael Hall!, May 30, 2000

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Russ Kenworthy (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Spirit of NLP (Paperback)

Having said that, I still think that this is somewhat of an important book, it was the first NLP book I saw which openly commented on how Richard Bandler uses tone and Rythm to build propulsion into his presentation. Knowing this helped imeasurably once I started listeniing to him on tape. Having said all this, obviously this is not a beginners book on NLP, so if you're not prepared to wade through terminology than you will be very frustrated by this book.