Going Within (Paperback)

~ Shirley Maclaine (Author)

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In Going Within, MacLaine asks tough questions of and gives good advice to the spiritual seeker. She has suffered, felt sorrow and anger, stress, fear, and anxiety, yet she has never allowed herself to be defined by her negative emotions. Instead she asks, "If we are not in harmony with ourselves, how can we possibly be in harmony with anyone else, much less the world that we inhabit?" MacLaine celebrates the independence that comes with the recognition of all emotions, both negative and positive. MacLaine has created many memorable roles as an actress but ironically younger adults may be more familiar with her work as a memoirist and spiritual seeker. In Out on a Limb, MacLaine reveals an intense and secretive loving relationship with a prominent politician, which sparked her quest for self-discovery. Fans of the actress's earlier works will be aware of her love of the journey. Her descriptions of her travels from Stockholm to Hawaii to Peru will stimulate even the most sedate armchair traveler wanting to see more of the world. MacLaine's exploration of life with her lover Gerry requires that she question lifelong relationships with close friends, giving new definition to the phrase "soulmate." Through it all, her candor, willingness to share her experiences, and independence take the listener into the personal life of an outspoken and interesting woman. MacLaine's books and audiocassettes have been best sellers for many years, and libraries with large pop culture, autobiography, and fiction collections should purchase this.APam Kingsbury, Alabama Humanities Fdn., Florence
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Description

MacLaine offers her millions of readers the techniques and tools to reclaim the power to shape their lives and to deal with unfinished business in relationships at work and at home. A practical and inspiring guide that shows how to seize the promises of the New Age and make them real. HC: Bantam. (Nonfiction) Ctn Qty/48.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (February 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553283316
• ISBN-13: 978-0553283310
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #417,038 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - a Mind opener, June 13, 2000

By	Robert F. Davis (Brooklyn Park, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After reading this book and listening to the audio tape as well...I must say I was transformed. I used her tape to guide my meditations, during which I had a vision of my sister in the hospital. I called home and found out my sister was in emergency surgery and had almost died. If we just open our mind, it's amazing what we can see.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once again, I was completely enthralled with Miss MacLaine!, June 11, 1999

By A Customer

This sixth entry into the collection of Shirley MacLaine's spiritual odyssey, strays from the roots of the rest of the books. This guide is a guide to be in tune and in harmony with your self. Let me tell you, it helped me. She discusses the Chakras, Chanting, Sexuality, and the New Age Movement in general. An insightful and very informative read!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful step-by-step journey into Meditation, June 22, 2003

By	Valarie (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Going Within : A Guide for Inner Transformation (Audio Cassette)

I have enjoyed all of the books by Shirley MacLaine, but these tapes have touched me and assisted me in so many ways. I recommend them to everyone in my metaphysical group who asks for a nice guided-meditation tape. The meditations are superb! I use the meditation that helps you find and balance your chakras all the time! In fact, I just had to order a new one because my old one finally wore out from such frequent use! These are great tapes for both beginners and long-time meditators.