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Star Trek Revealed: The Spiritual Dimension of the Original Series

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As well as being a Star Trek fan of long standing, I was intrigued by the title of this one. My first thought was, 'What else is there to reveal, as it's already been on TV for years?' Now I understand that the author was explaining the subliminal messages in the series about everything that was wrong with Western society in the 60s-70s. Just reading about the individual programmes really took me back. And the moral revelations did not really come a surprise as I read. Carole Devine just made me think a bit more. A very enjoyable read.

As a fan of the original Star Trek series, I was impressed with the author's insight into the spiritual themes of the episodes. This is a must read for a Trekkie.

Miss Devine presents an absorbing and in-depth examination of elements from the original 1960's Star Trek TV series and how it presaged fantastic notions about reality that have been validated by modern physics and popularized by "new-age" science of the mind. She probes the reasons that Star Trek, and its creator Gene Roddenberry, grasped the popular mind and continues to spawn Star Trek series generation after generation. Fascinating read, so step into the world of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the entire crew of the Enterprise for an enjoyable introduction into the alternative and possible realities that may co-exist with our reality or be discovered in some not-so-distant future. The appendix offers in one place a list of many Resources for further exploration of current new-age thought and concepts.

A wonderful book to open new windows of our minds. Carole Devine helps us break through the narrow limits of our understanding to reveal truths she has discovered and now willingly shares with us. This is a book that can be relished by the reader whether or not they are Star Trek fans.

This book give a fresh and new way to look at a show that is part of our culture. You do not have to be a fan of the show to appreciate the insightful way Ms. Devine dealt with this familiar subject. It gives one a whole new persective on the series. Well written and entertaining.