Wisdom From An Empty Mind [Paperback]

Jacob Liberman (Author), with Erik Liberman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 2001

This book is a series of one-page essays and accompanying quotes transcribed from live presentations Jacob Liberman has given around the world. It is easy-reading, and touches the heart of what truly matters.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This is an exciting book because it presents wonderful insights in digestible packages that make huge awareness available..." -- Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God

“Wisdom from an Empty Mind is a book you will want to revisit many times. -- Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now

“You’ll love it.” -- James Redfield, author of The Celestine Prophecy

About the Author

JACOB LIBERMAN’s visionary insights and accomplishments over the past 30 years have created a new paradigm of seeing, healing, and living. Originally trained as an optometrist, his life changed in 1976 when his poor eyesight instantly cleared during a profound meditative experience. From that moment on, he began questioning the standard beliefs and practices of vision and general health care. His search for a new model of healing led him to the field of light and color therapy — and to the realization that light could be used not only to heal our bodies, but to heal our lives.

In 1991, Jacob's first book, Light: Medicine of the Future (Bear & Company) established him as an authority in the field of light and color therapy. Now in its fifth printing in paperback and third in hardcover, the book has sold approximately 50,000 copies domestically, and has been translated into nine languages. It is considered a classic in its field.

His second book, Take Off Your Glasses and See (Crown, 1995) was inspired by the miraculous healing of his own eyesight, and offered a radically new approach to understanding and healing our vision. To date, it has sold over 60,000 copies worldwide.

Jacob’s first two books have been enthusiastically endorsed by leading figures in the fields of health and consciousness, including Deepak Chopra, Gary Zukav, Bernie Siegal, John Gray, Louise Hay, and Dan Millman, to name a few.

His newest book, Wisdom from an Empty Mind, is a compilation of one-page essays and accompanying quotes on topics as diverse as health, relationships, and children. It marks Dr. Liberman’s first collaboration with his son, Erik, and has garnered rave reviews from Neale Donald Walsch, Ram Dass, Eckhart Tolle, Bonnie Raitt and James Redfield, among others.

Jacob maintains an active speaking schedule, conducting seminars and workshops around the world. He has addressed more than 2000 live audiences, and has been interviewed on hundreds of radio and television programs.

He received a Doctorate of Optometry in 1973, a Ph.D. in Vision Science in 1986, and an honorary Doctorate of Science in 1996 for his pioneering work with light and color.

Erik Liberman is an award-winning actor and writer living in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 138 pages
• Publisher: Empty Mind Pubns (April 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882898109
• ISBN-13: 978-1882898107
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #842,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read Packed with Spiritual Insight, November 28, 2001

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David Hunter (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wisdom From An Empty Mind (Paperback)

As a writer of spiritual-based material myself, I am familiar with the difficulty of presenting this kind of information in a way that is insightful, truthful, clear, easy to understand, and practical to the experience of the reader. Jacob Liberman has accomplished this in his book, Wisdom from an Empty Mind. Like a treasure chest filled with precious currency, gold and gems, his book is filled with concise stories that convey the richness of the spiritual principles he is sharing. For myself, I learned the value of living in the present because I discovered it was a `gifted' moment in my life. Put another way, when a person directs his or her conscious attention into the future, or ties it to past events, happiness is lost. In other words, it is impossible to experience emotional unhappiness when the mind and heart are focused in the now for that is, indeed, the only instant a person has any control over anyway. Jacob Lieberman, and his son, Erik, show how the reader can become spiritually centered and carry this awareness with him or herself through daily life. This is a task that is not easy in a world that appears ever more distracting and complex. Therefore, it is of immense value because it teaches the reader, in a highly engaging and entertaining manner, how to be in touch with the divinity within each one of us. In addition, the book can be read cover-to-cover or may simply be opened at random. I particularly like this second approach. However, regardless of the page, the beauty of the words and ideas is alive with meaning. I have already purchased several copies for family and friends and recommend this book most highly to anyone who reads it. It has already made perfect birthday and holiday gifts. (I only wish I had written it myself!) But, in any case, I feel I am a better person for reading it. I know that it will be equally beneficial to you and your loved ones this holiday season--and all the year through--because it is a gift that keeps on giving.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom From An Empty Mind, September 25, 2001

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Pamela A. Hall (Novi, mi USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wisdom From An Empty Mind (Paperback)

In a world that has become increasingly technical, Jacob Liberman has written
a book that brings home the fact that in order to live a happy and spiritual
life, the answers are very simple. Dr. Liberman explains that living does
not have to be a struggle. He shows how to listen to your heart -- the place
where all your true answers are -- and to realize that we already are what we
strive to be... we simply have to remember who we really are.

This book is not weighed down by excess. The writing is to the point and
feels conversational, like sitting in front of the fire with an old friend.
I refer to this book often, and will continue to do so. It has become one of
my favorite gifts to give.

If you're looking for inspiration that doesn't make you feel that your
spiritual goal is "way out there" -- that in fact, you are already there --
Wisdom From An Empty Mind is the book for you.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Slow down, you missed your life", December 16, 2001

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"ac3leg" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wisdom From An Empty Mind (Paperback)

Wisdom from an Empty Mind touches all aspects of humanity in ways where the rest of the world falls short. Jacob and Erik are able to put into words an amazing compilation of short, but not too short, literary journeys into the human spirit, mind and body. By using this book as a vessel of explanation, the reader begins to realize that nothing needs explaining. Jacob and Erik hold the Earth in their fingertips, and every being should thank them for the opportunity they create as we try to find ourselves and our neighbors in a life that has just begun.