Waking Up In Time: Finding Inner Peace In Times of Accelerating Change [Paperback]

Peter Russell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2008

In this new release of an award-winning bestseller, visionary scientist Peter Russell updates his classic manifesto for awakening to the mounting planetary crisis even while deepening our connection to inner tranquility. Russell powerfully demonstrates the need for a spiritual renaissance in the face of the dangers of ever-accelerating change. Amid fears of ecological catastrophe and political chaos, this book stands out for its message of sanity and hope. This tenth anniversary new edition features a new foreword by Ervin Laszlo, author of Macroshift, and new introduction by Peter Russell. Russell is the widely acclaimed author of the bestseller The Global Brain and other pioneering works. He earned degrees in theoretical physics and psychology at the Cambridge University in England, where he studied for a time under Stephen Hawking. His subsequent journey to India led to a lifetime exploration of meditation, Eastern philosophy, and the nature of consciousness.

Editorial Reviews

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"A celebration of emerging humanity, sung from the heart of a principal spokesman of the emerging science."-Gary Zukav, author, The Dancing Wu Li Masters and The Seat of the Soul -- Gary Zukav, author, The Dancing Wu Li Masters and The Seat of

"A luminous, beautiful and wise book." -- Hazel Henderson, author, Building a Win Win World

"A wonderful book, masterfully balancing ecological doom with spiritual renaissance." -- Ken Wilber, author, A Brief History of Everything

"Absolutely brilliant. Like Marx and Freud, but with more wisdom than either of them." -- Robert Anton Wilson, author, The Illuminati Papers

"Absolutely brilliant. Like Marx and Freud, but with more wisdom than either of them..." -- Robert Anton Wilson, author of The Illuminati Papers

"Brings the message we need to wake up in time...from one of the most evolved minds of our time." -- Ervin Laszlo, Ph.D., author, The Third Millennium

"Peter Russell's ideas are music to my ears. A physicist who meditates, Peter has made the journey 'Out and In.' He adds quality to the quantity." -- Mike Pindar, founder of the Moody Blues

"The principal spiritual challenge of our moment is the transformation of our immense power into a new planetary wisdom. For anyone interested in participating in this task there is simply no better place to begin." -- Brian Swimme, Ph.D., author, The Universe Story --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

A native of England, Peter Russell earned an honors degree in theoretical physics and psychology and a master's degree in computer science at the University of Cambridge, where he studied for a time under Stephen Hawking. Russell's other books include The TM Technique, The Brain Book, The Upanishads, The Global Brain, and most recently, From Science to God.

Product Details

• Paperback: 202 pages
• Publisher: Origin Press (October 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157983020X
• ISBN-13: 978-1579830205
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare masterpiece, April 26, 2000

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Cynthia Sue Larson "www.realityshifters.com" (San Francisco bay area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waking Up In Time: Finding Inner Peace In Times of Accelerating Change (Paperback)

This book is one of those rare books that stays with me long after I've read it. I find myself frequently referring to it in conversations about how fast things seem to be changing these days. I was moved by the wisdom I gleaned in these melodic passages -- and impressed at how Russell can convey such intense feeling and truth in so few words. Difficult and challenging issues are presented and discussed with clarity that provides just the right amount of tension, just as the most beautiful music creates moments of stress which are then relieved with passages of exceptional grace. Rare is the book that can aim to briefly summarize such topics as Materialism, Fear, Stress, Enlightenment, Meditation and Love... and succeed to touch one's heart, mind and soul so completely without ever hitting a sour note. I give this masterpiece of a book my highest recommendation for anyone interested in discovering what they can do to make their life (and life for all of us) the very best it can be.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read on a complex subject, thoughtfully delivered., April 24, 1999

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This review is from: Waking Up In Time: Finding Inner Peace In Times of Accelerating Change (Paperback)

Straight off: This is a great book! Mr. Russell writes intelligently and intelligably about where we've been, where we're probably headed and gives us some optimistic views on where some of the choices might lead us, if "we" are thoughtful about "our" choices.

This book presents some incredibly complex themes, and even delivers physics, understandably! The hallmark of any great writer, in my view, is to make himself or herself understood to the vast majority of people. Mr. Russell has accomplished that quite admirably. This is the best book on futuristic thinking I've ever read. Reading this book felt like having a conversation with this writer. A pure pleasure! And, a must read for any thoughtful person.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PARADIGM-SHIFITING/LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE!, June 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Waking Up In Time: Finding Inner Peace In Times of Accelerating Change (Paperback)

I love this book so much that I have already bought 3 and still planning to buy more to give out to my friends. This book combines science and spirituality so beautifully. What he describes in this book make logical sense. I have never been a believer of "God" in a form of superior being. And I have never been comfortable with organized religion. This book really confirmed and went further into the world of "consciousness." HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!