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The Spiritual Chicks Question Everything: Learn to Risk, Release, and Soar

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Thank God, a "spiritual" book that deals with the real, that doesn't claim to have all the answers or even any of them...one that shows you that you are already on the perfect path, and it's called "life." For all you Advaitins and meditators, this is nonduality at its best...embracing all that is with edgy humor and an emphasis on finding your own truth. The Chicks are in step with today's "mystics" who tell it like it is (Byron Katie, Steven Harrison, Jed McKenna, Ram Dass, etc.). Don't miss this.

The Spiritual Chicks ask all the right questions, don't claim to have all the answers, but show us how to find out for ourselves. THE SPIRITUAL CHICKS QUESTION EVERYTHING was such a fun read, yet, at the same time, it was thought-provoking and very real. The questions are great, but it's the essays by each of the authors sandwiched in between that are the soul of the book.

Do yourself a favor and read this wonderful book now. The Spiritual Chicks will knock your spiritual socks off. You will find yourself questioning your own answers and answering your own questions. The book is a real treat.

I loved this book, as it answered many of the questions I have as a newbie on the spiritual path. Their information is clear and concise, and it felt like they were sitting in my living room, sharing their life experience in ways that are very helpful to me. I highly recommend this book!
Carmen from California

Spirituality gets a face lift in this enjoyable read that packs a powerful punch of philosophy you can use. Their direct style, tempered by compassion offers a refreshing take on life and what it means to be spiritual--or, as The Spiritual Chicks would say, what it means to be ourselves. These Chicks are really onto something.

AT LAST, A BOOK THAT EASY TO READ, AND PRACTICAL ADVISE FOR
QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ASKED YOURSELF, OR PERHAPS THOUGHT
ABOUT. IT MAKES YOU THINK, AND PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE.
I LIKED THE DIFFERENT QUOTATIONS BEFORE EACH CHAPTER,TOO.

Are you looking for a modern, "feel-good" way to understand and accept the world for what it is? Do you feel like you should be spiritual yet don't want to adhere to the old-fashioned customs and beliefs of religion? Do you want to get the most out of life and "living" that you possibly can? If you answered yes to any of those questions, "The Spiritual Chicks Question Everything: Learn to Risk, Release, and Soar" is most likely the book for you.

"The Spiritual Chicks Question Everything" is written by Tami Coyne and Karen Weissman, two self-proclaimed "Spiritual Chicks." They are two sorts of different people-Tami is a passionate and highly motivated woman, while Karen is analytical and tends to think about things a lot more. The two of them, however, are very good friends and tend to think of spirituality the same way: that it's an awareness that we are connected to in Life and Living in a special way, and that Spirituality is a mindset that allows one to participate in life and realize that one has everything they need in this world to succeed.

That is how the idea for this book was conceived. This book is packed full of questions and answers (sixty to be exact) and real-life essays that are thrown in here or there to further explain the answer to certain questions. Here are some examples of questions asked throughout this book: Do I need to go to church to be spiritual? Am I doomed because of bad karma? Do I need God's approval to do certain things? Do I need to suffer? Is there sex after death? There are also personal essays which one or the other of the authors write to further drive a point or answer home.

"The Spiritual Chicks Question Everything" is written in an easily-understandable fashion and is short enough that most people will be able to finish it. It is 204 pages long, and is a little blue paperback book that can be carried most anywhere.

Tami and Karen convey effectively the concept that Spirituality is just living life to the fullest, not analyzing every little thing, and that we truly live in "heaven" here, that we have all the necessary tools right here on earth and within us to live happy, fulfilling lives. This book teaches that most of the old stodgy beliefs of century-old religions don't need to be taken seriously in all their aspects in order for one to gain true meaning and happiness in life. However, God is not completely thrown out in this book; many times the bible is referenced, or God is talked about in certain ways that shows that the authors do in fact believe in God, but just have different beliefs and understandings of Him.

Interesting though some of the concepts are, I did not find this book very helpful in my own quest for spirituality. For the most part, it seems these authors are taking what they want out of different religions (particularly Christianity and Buddism) and applying it like a thin veneer of faith to their own beliefs of spirituality. Sure, we are all spiritual beings and should live life to its fullest potential and not constantly worry. Had the book only gone that far, it would be difficult to argue with it, but many of the questions and answers and essays seemed to tell us to "Live for yourself" and "Don't worry about what age-old beliefs and customs and religions say; do what you feel is right and good." However, that may be just me; I'm a down-to-earth girl who was raised in Christianity and still believe it to this day (and always will).

Which brings me to wonder, who will like this book? Who will truly benefit from this book? What messages are its authors are trying to get across? Born-again Christians and Atheists most likely will not agree with this book, Christians because of the many times the authors change something from the bible and basically throw out many of the age-old beliefs and truths of Christianity, and atheists won't because of its many references to "God" and an "All-Powerful One." Buddhists might because this book does actually reflect many beliefs and thoughts of Buddhism. For people who are not religious in any way or are undecided, The "Spiritual Chicks Question Everything" might be a good tool for them to begin to get in touch with spirituality and living life to its fullest. It seemed to me that the authors used a "pick-and-choose" method and took what they wanted from whatever religion, and used it as the foundation for their own beliefs of Spirituality. Which many will find no problems with. I did to some extent, however.

Don't get me wrong-I liked some of the ideas presented in the book. Particularly that we should live life to its fullest, not judge each other, and that we should treat others in a reflection of a way we wish to be treated. Pretty classic semi-religious stuff, isn't it? This book does offer some very good advice and questions/answers and explanations about general ways we can live in fulfillment of our desires. The authors many times reference Spirituality as Power, and that we can embrace Power in our day to day lives for a more fulfilling life. I did like the many positive things and ideas that the book presented and explained.

Overall, If you're looking for a book that answers many questions about Spirituality, want a better perspective of living life to its fullest, and want to see how you can perceive the world as all you need to succeed in life, pick up a copy of this book. It does contain some thought-provoking material that can be enjoyed and appreciated by most. Are you wondering what Spirituality is, and would you like to know how you can use it in your life? Read this. Are you looking for something deep and sacred that will give you the meaning of life? Skip this one; you will probably be disappointed.