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Spiritual Symbolism in the Wizard of Oz: The Soul's Journey on the Golden Path [Unknown Binding]

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  • Unknown Binding
  • Publisher: Doggie in the Window Publications; 1st edition (2005)
  • ISBN-10: 0974987646
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974987644
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,189,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking, Challenging, and Fun, September 1, 2007
This review is from: Spiritual Symbolism in the Wizard of Oz: The Soul's Journey on the Golden Path
This is a fine book, indeed. J. J. Farias researched his facts meticulously. His comprehensive treatment of the symbolism that Frank Baum started and that MGM continued (and revised) leads us on our own journey, because it is hard to read this book about Dorothy's journey and not contemplate our own. That, of course, is the point of the book: that we all have our own golden path to travel, and that the lessons we learn along the way will help us eventually to find our true home. I will note that Farias has been careful not to infringe on copyright issues with the movie. As a writer and editor myself, I like that kind of integrity in an author.
If you are an Oz fan, this book will enrich your life.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Birds Fly Over the Rainbow, Why Then o Why Can't I? - Dorothy, MGM's Wizard of Oz, July 1, 2007
This review is from: Spiritual Symbolism in the Wizard of Oz: The Soul's Journey on the Golden Path
Wow. Let me just first say, the publishers of this book are super-nice people. And I have my autographed copy, which I got in March and just finished a few weeks ago (in June). I think this is an important book. It definitely helped me fine-tune a project I'm working on. Great read for anyone who loves the movie! This is a deep book, but it's not heavy, and Javier J. Farias did not miss a beat elevating every aspect of the Wizard of Oz film. The love comes through! There is a marked difference between the film and the original book by L.F. Baum: Dorothy is not a child, but an adolescent. So I appreciated being able to read Farias's insights, as I grew to adore the movie when I turned 13. (I read the original book when I was 9, and loved it.) But as a kid, the movie haunted me and I wasn't really sure what to think of it until I became a young lady. Dorothy's a young woman grappling with the concerns about where she fits-in in her world, and who she is as a person with natural power. Often inspired by Toto, she knows she can't depend on her immature tendencies to act-out. She is challenged to find integrity in order to get her needs met. (Gee, I think I just described the little girl downstairs!) In 13 chapters, Farias details Dorothy's journey in metaphysical allegory. As a student of the film, I took copious notes and found this to be the most thorough collection of insights I've read. Especially interesting is the harassment from the Wicked Witch of the West, and her affect on Dorothy... Who might not have made it out of the Deadly Field of Poppies, and who was challenged to "surrender" unceasingly by a force set-out to destroy her. Dorothy is polarized throughout her travels in Oz, and comes to terms with the other elements of fire (the power of the Ruby Slippers) water (the emotions of Tin Man, and the ability to melt a Witch with water) air (her romantic attraction to Scarecrow's mindset) and earth (Cowardly Lion's gusto). Imagine integrating all those energies, and then bumping-in to a big lout like the Wizard! Who overcompensates for his insecurity by bawling everyone out! What I gleaned from this material is a tantric rhythm which makes Dorothy a very fun and unique personality; someone who is flexible enough to stay light, trusting enough to have friends, and honest enough to see things for what they are. Nice job! And thank you for putting so much care into it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars spiritual Oz literature, February 14, 2007
This review is from: Spiritual Symbolism in the Wizard of Oz: The Soul's Journey on the Golden Path
Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road, by Darren Main, is a similar book.
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It is my belief that the entire story of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, as presented in the MGM film, is symbolic of the journey of the human soul through this great schoolhouse called Earth. Read the first page
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Cowardly Lion, Yellow Brick Road, Guardian of the Gates, Uncle Henry, Winged Monkeys, Frank Baum, All Knowing, Good Witch of the North, Journey of Souls, Miss Gulch, Professor Marvel, Divine Source, Infant Souls, Lullaby League, Tower Room, Winkie Guards, Dell Publishing, Judy Garland
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