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The Courage to Be Free: Discover Your Original Fearless Self [Hardcover]

Guy Finley (Author)
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August 1, 2010
We were not born with the persistent negative, self-doubting, self-limiting thoughts and feelings most of us carry around. Those limitations are not part of our "original equipment." In the words of bestselling author and beloved teacher Guy Finley, "When you realize no one else on this earth can be like you... that no other soul may know the beauty, sorrow, light and darkness you alone are given to see, then you will no longer want to be like anyone else on this earth. You will, at last, be the fearless individual your heart of hearts has called you to be."

There is a world of wisdom in this small gem of a book. Guy Finley is a master at opening our eyes, ears, and hearts to the plain and simple truths of this life. We are not our sense of inadequacy, our compulsions, our defeated thoughts and feelings. We can choose the fearless path because we were, in fact, born fearless.

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"Once again, Guy Finley brings us wisdom we can use practically to better our lives. The Courage to Be Free reminds us of who we really are, and gives us tools to master our life. Anyone who has ever felt down, depressed, alone, helpless, or hopeless needs to read this book. It will change your life forever!" -Justine and Michael Toms, co-founders of New Dimensions Media/Radio, and co-authors of True Work: Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do

"This book is a jewel - a small treasure that captures the essence of Finley's transcendent, yet practical teachings on self-discovery. One of Finley's great strengths is that he always offers the underlying explanation for why our situation feels so dissatisfying, along with specific actions to take to rebalance our lives and begin living with the conscious command that leads to true fulfillment. In The Courage to Be Free Finley provides eye-opening truths, real encouragement, and useful - and usable - steps to take to elevate one's experience of life. Readers enjoy a satisfying spiritual "meal" that nourishes the soul and energizes genuine life changes." -Dr. Ellen Dickstein

"The Courage to Be Free is a gift from a master teacher, filled page after page with insights that will help calm your anxieties, allay your fears, and help you live a more present, precious life. I highly recommend this book." -Daniel G. Amen, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Body

"What's so unique about The Courage To Be Free is how just accessible it is - with fun and entertaining stories, parables really, leading us through each insight so that not only does the information stick, it's instantly absorbed. The kind of book you want to keep with you at all times. A joy to read!" -Anna Darrah, Director of Acquisitions Spiritual Cinema Circle

"In The Courage to Be Free, Guy Finley does not try to change who we are or take us to a promised 'Somewhere'. Rather, he shakes away our sleep so we might remember the truth of who we really are at the core of our free and authentic Self. My advice; read him and heed him!" -Greg Willson, editor Cultivate Life! magazine

"The Courage to Be Free is a gift from a master teacher, filled page after page with insights that will help calm your anxieties, allay your fears, and help you live a more present, precious life. I highly recommend this book." -Daniel G. Amen, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Body

"Guy Finley has done it again with his powerful teaching metaphors! He is simply the best in the field of spiritual development at describing the "inside game"; in awakening to a higher level of self. He skillfully explains HOW TO awaken from the "normal" level of consciousness of the ostrich, burying its head in the sand in an attempt to be safe, to that of the eagle, soaring as one with the wind." -Stephen Daniel Ph.D., Founder of Quantum Techniques, the integration of advanced energy medicine and spirituality

"The Courage to Be Free is another brilliant book by Guy Finley which calls us to awaken and stop hiding from ourselves. In his direct and eloquent way, Guy leads us to our full potential by helping us understand, that we must apply these spiritual truths to our life if we are ever to actually see the transformations we are all seeking. The Courage to Be Free is a book for those who truly want freedom from fear, worry and doubt and the keys to a life that currently appears illusive." -DeDe Murcer Moffett, CEO, Snap Out of It! Women's Network

"A source of inspiration and hope, Guy Finley's Courage to Be Free is for recommended for anyone -- everyone -- navigating life's tricky roads." Jordan Rich, WBZ Boston, The Jordan Rich Show

About the Author

Guy Finley is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go, The Essential Laws of Fearless Living, and 35 other works that have sold over a million copies in 18 languages worldwide. His work has been featured on hundreds of radio and TV networks including NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, NPR, and PBS. Guy has spent the last 30 years showing individuals the authentic path to a higher life filled with happiness, success, and true love. Finley lives and teaches in Merlin, Oregon where he is Director of non-profit Life of Learning Foundation. www.guyfinley.com

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Weiser Books (August 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 157863475X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1578634750
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Best-selling "Letting Go" author Guy Finley's encouraging and accessible message is one of the true bright lights in our world today. His ideas go straight to the heart of our most important personal and social issues - relationships, success, addiction, stress, peace, happiness, freedom - and lead the way to a higher life.

Finley is the acclaimed author of The Essential Laws of Fearless Living and more than 38 other books and audio programs that have sold over a million copies in 18 languages worldwide. In addition, he has presented over 4,000 unique self-realization seminars to thousands of grateful students throughout North America and Europe over the past 30 years and has been a guest on over 500 television and radio shows, including national appearances on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, NPR, and many others.

Finley is Director of Life of Learning Foundation, the renowned non-profit Center for Self-study in Merlin, Oregon, and his popular Key Lesson e-mails are read each week by over 200,000 subscribers in 142 countries. His work is widely endorsed by doctors, business professionals, celebrities, and religious leaders of all denominations.

Guy's career reached this point through a circuitous path. Born into a successful show business family, he is the son of Late-Night TV and radio pioneer Larry Finley. His childhood friends were the sons and daughters of the most famous celebrities in the world. As a young man Guy enjoyed success in a number of areas including composing award-winning music for many popular recording artists including Diana Ross, Debbie Boone, The Jackson 5, Billy Preston, The Four Seasons, as well as writing the scores for several motion pictures and TV shows. From 1970-1979 he wrote and recorded his own albums under the Motown and RCA recording labels.

Throughout his youth, Guy suspected there was more to life than the type of worldly success that led to the emptiness and frustration he saw among his own "successful" friends and colleagues. In 1979, after travels throughout North America, India and the Far East in search of truth and Higher Wisdom, Guy voluntarily retired from his flourishing music career in order to simplify his life and to concentrate on deeper self-studies.

In addition to his writing and appearance schedule, Guy presents four inner-life classes each week at Life of Learning Foundation headquarters in Merlin, Oregon. These classes are ongoing and open to the public. For more information about Guy Finley, and his life-changing work, visit www.guyfinley.org


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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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The cover of The Courage to Be Free shows beautiful balloons floating free, and as you read the book, it does feel as though ties to unnecessary thoughts and emotions are being released. The more you read, the more you can feel your spirit rising. Guy explains that all the negativity we carry around with us - the fear, the resentment, the regret - none of it is part of our "original equipment." And something about the stories he tells and the way he describes everything makes it so clear that we actually can meet life without all that excess baggage. It takes courage to be free because we have to leave behind our familiar, automatic responses and meet life directly. But isn't that what we really want? I would love to live from my original fearless self, and this book shows how to make it possible.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Guy Finley has outdone himself with "The Courage to Be Free". The short stories are wonderful analogies that clarify what it means to move forward in life fearlessly, with little effort. Entertaining and enriching, enlightening and empowering; you will immediately be able to stop doing those things that you have been conditioned to do which are holding you back. Reclaim your birthright to be free and start living your authentic life. It's a quick read, but it is extremely powerful!

T Love, RMT, CST
Host, Energy Awareness Radio
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Anna
Format:Hardcover
All of us want to be free of something. To have our own live. To stop the ache of being confounded by daily events and encounters. Guy Finley's new book, "The Courage to Be Free" not only clearly shows a person that they are are unconsciously being compromised and don't know it but what they can do to begin to take back their lives. I would highly recommend this book for anyone tired of being disappointed, confused by what's presently instructing and guiding them and begin to take back their inherent right to be free.
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Beautiful, freeing and enjoyable to read
What an incredible book! This is what I have been looking for without knowing it.

I have never read anything that was so clear, well-written and thoroughly helpful. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Joey D.
Gives Options to Overcome Your Issues
Although I don't quite view things the same as the author, he offers a different way to view issues so as to give you more options to overcome your issues and move one. Read more
Published 13 months ago by jo_one
Good book
This book is an easy read. The story in the beginning about the eagles is a little lengthy, but made a good point.
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Unfortunately, a waste of time
I had high hopes when I ordered the book after reading the catchy title and glowing reviews. Well, I have just now finished reading the last page and have found the message of the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Miguel
Great inspiration!
This is a small book with a big message. How do we awaken to the spiritual transformation that will liberate us from the fears, anxieties, and limitations that hinder personal... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Julie Clayton
A really informative book on living your best life
The Courage to be Free by Guy Finlay is a must read for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of self and to better themselves spiritually and intelectually. Read more
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Must read!
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Published 18 months ago by M. Lucas
Free from fear, worry and pain
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Excellent!
Inspirational, a reminder to some things I already know and welcomed addition to my reading. This is one I will refer back to as well as recommend to other readers. Read more
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