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5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret saved my life!, December 4, 2007
Please allow me to share with you how "The Secret" changed my life and in a very real and substantive way allowed me to overcome a severe crisis in my personal life. It is well known that the premise of "The Secret" is the science of attracting the things in life that you desire and need and in removing from your life those things that you don't want. Before finding this book, I knew nothing of these principles, the process of positive visualization, and had actually engaged in reckless behaviors to the point of endangering my own life and wellbeing.
At age 36, I found myself in a medium security prison serving 3-5 years for destruction of government property and public intoxication. This was stiff punishment for drunkenly defecating in a mailbox but as the judge pointed out, this was my third conviction for the exact same crime. I obviously had an alcohol problem and a deep and intense disrespect for the postal system, but even more importantly I was ignoring the very fabric of our metaphysical reality and inviting destructive influences into my life.
My fourth day in prison was the first day that I was allowed in general population and while in the recreation yard I was approached by a prisoner named Marcus who calmly informed me that as a new prisoner I had been purchased by him for three packs of Winston cigarettes and 8 ounces of Pruno (prison wine). Marcus elaborated further that I could expect to be raped by him on a daily basis and that I had pretty eyes.
Needless to say, I was deeply shocked that my life had sunk to this level. Although I've never been homophobic I was discovering that I was very rape phobic and dismayed by my overall personal street value of roughly $15. I returned to my cell and sat very quietly, searching myself for answers on how I could improve my life and distance myself from harmful outside influences. At that point, in what I consider to be a miraculous moment, my cell mate Jim Norton informed me that he knew about the Marcus situation and that he had something that could solve my problems. He handed me a copy of "The Secret". Normally I wouldn't have turned to a self help book to resolve such a severe and immediate threat but I literally didn't have any other available alternatives. I immediately opened the book and began to read.
The first few chapters deal with the essence of something called the "Law of Attraction" in which a primal universal force is available to us and can be harnessed for the betterment of our lives. The theoretical nature of the first few chapters wasn't exactly putting me at peace. In fact, I had never meditated and had great difficulty with closing out the chaotic noises of the prison and visualizing the positive changes that I so dearly needed. It was when I reached Chapter 6 "The Secret to Relationships" that I realized how this book could help me distance myself from Marcus and his negative intentions. Starting with chapter six there was a cavity carved into the book and in that cavity was a prison shiv. This particular shiv was a toothbrush with a handle that had been repeatedly melted and ground into a razor sharp point.
The next day in the exercise yard I carried "The Secret" with me and when Marcus approached me I opened the book and stabbed him in the neck. The next eight weeks in solitary confinement provided ample time to practice positive visualization and the 16 hours per day of absolute darkness made visualization about the only thing that I actually could do. I'm not sure that everybody's life will be changed in such a dramatic way by this book but I'm very thankful to have found it and will continue to recommend it heartily.
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Posted on Jul 13, 2009 5:17 AM PDT
 Christine Gleason says:
I bow and scrape before the awesomeness of this review. You, sir, are Total Win incarnate!
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In reply to an earlier post on Jul 12, 2009 3:34 PM PDT
 Turtles All The Way Down™ says:
well...to be fair...saying that the hilarious review was *one of the most unhelpful reviews* you've ever read isnt exactly all that *positive*...is it?

If u want a book to boost your confidence, why not get books on self esteem rather than self deluding?

What I dont get is if this book and books like it are oh so true and those that have them published are oh so great, why not make numerous copies and send them to 3rd world countries? maybe it'll help manifest some food and end droughts and wars
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Posted on Jul 10, 2009 5:19 PM PDT
 Catsmate says:
Probably the best review on this whole site..........
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Posted on Jul 8, 2009 6:05 PM PDT
 H. Paulson says:
This comment changed my life. Somehow I manifested hilarity!
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Posted on Jul 1, 2009 9:30 PM PDT
 Soseverian says:
Had a similar experience myself... I was locked up for falling behind on child support payments to two b**ch ex-wives. Some a-hole gave me "the Prayer of Jabez" instead, and I found myself married to my Marcus in 24 hours.
Stupid churchy. My homeys are supposed to visit and promised me a copy of "who moved my cheese" so I'm hoping chapter 6 contains a tube of KY.
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Posted on Jul 1, 2009 6:18 PM PDT
 Jacob Hantla says:
Best review on Amazon
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Posted on Jul 1, 2009 6:00 PM PDT
 Scott Hill says:
I purchased my book used through Amazon. Since the original shiv was no longer with the book when aquired by the used book store they threw in a pair of nun chuks for free. It is not nearly as easy to conceal as a shiv, but really packs a punch.
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Posted on Jun 24, 2009 1:12 PM PDT
 Z. L. Ellis says:
LOL!! Seriously?!??!?!
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Posted on Jun 23, 2009 4:31 AM PDT
 K.C. version 2.6 says:
Ari I hope you asked Marcus to think positively as he was lying on the ground. *chuckle* Oh unfortunately, my copy didn't have a blade (or a really tiny toothbrush that can fit in 2/16ths of an inch) in it. Just as well. Wouldn't have made it through customs anyway as my uncle bought it for me.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 7:15 AM PDT
 Maggie says:
Totally unbelievable. This person is obviously an intelligent, educated individual. I seriously doubt he ever saw the inside of any prison.
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