Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self Through Shamanic Practice (Paperback)

by Sandra Ingerman (Author) "When I hear a lie, a red flag pops up in my solar plexus..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"An uplifting and vitally important work, this book stands to revolutionize what we mean by,therapy." -- -Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Recovering the Soul

"Fascinating and illuminating. An excellent introduction to the mysterious power of shamanic healing by an authentic, experienced practitioner." -- -Frances Vaughan, Ph.D., psychologist and author of The Inward Arc and Awakening Intuition

"Wise and wonderful.... [A] deeply moving and life-affirming work." -- -Ralph Metzner, author of Opening to Inner Light

Product Description
Suggests healing techniques based on reintegrating divided portions of the spirit.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco; 1st edition (September 27, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062504061
• ISBN-13: 978-0062504067
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #277,282 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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60 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive, welcoming, opens the door to shamanic healing., March 17, 1999

By	Alida Birch (Oregon) - See all my reviews

Sandra Ingerman trained me in soul retrieval in 1992. She continues to this day to be the western authority of soul retrieval. She offers a clear guide to understanding shamanism, soul loss, soul retrieval, long distance healing, and integration of returning soul parts. Many people have been inspired and healed as a result of receiving soul retrievals. She has done us all a great service by reviving this sacred practice.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Whoa there horsie, August 1, 2002

By A Customer

Some critical reviews on that first page there about the author not teaching soul retrieval and being self important. To teach shamanic soul retrieval in a book would be highly irresponsible. Also if you keep in mind that this is the FIRST book on soul retrieval and that in many ways she was the first person to teach people how to do this in the US, who was she going to reference besides her self? Also the whole thing has evolved since then as well.
This is a nice intro to soul retrieval, its not too complex, and the case studies are meant to give people a good idea of what it is, it is not a how to book. If your advanced in shamanism, this is not likely to teach you new things but might give you some insights. If you find anyone who will teach you shamanic journeying/soul retrieval in a book run the other way. The audiotape is also very nice, and the way she presents the material in the tape is very easy to understand. This is not a Carlos Castaneda type book.

64 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Bring Back Lost & Stolen Soul Fragments, November 9, 2001

By	Cynthia Sue Larson "www.realityshifters.com" (San Francisco bay area, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Author Sandra Ingerman shares ancient soul-retrieval practices in very down-to-Earth terms in her pioneering book, SOUL RETRIEVAL. While the requirements for doing successful shamanistic healing are simple (requiring crystal-clear intention and complete faith in spiritual assistance), many of us raised within modern-day Western society are likely to face our own inner skepticism that this method of healing can be effective. Ingerman masterfully addresses this and other common pitfalls, as it takes the reader on a journey of rescuing soul fragments from one's past.

We often become physically ill following loss of soul or diminishment of essential spiritual energy, so soul retrieval is a healing art for one's entire being. Ingerman explains, "If the soul totally vacates the patient, the patient will die. It follows that, if the shaman can retrieve the lost soul parts, the individual can be restored to harmony and well-being. This retrieval is done by the shaman in an altered state of consciousness."

SOUL RETRIEVAL contains case studies of Ingerman's involvement with numerous patients who have requested her assistance, as well as fascinating historical background on the ancient shamanic art of soul retrieval. Those who have undergone soul retrieval therapy claim as the author herself asserts, "Having my own lost soul parts restored to me brought me back to a place of wholeness. I experienced the fullness of life and a joy that I had not been sure I would ever feel again."

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in healing, shamanism, psychology, or consciousness.