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| Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want | 
 enlarge | Author: James Arthur Ray
Creator: Linda Sivertsen
Publisher: Hyperion
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  148 reviews
Sales Rank: 3871
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1401322646
Dewey Decimal Number: 158.1
EAN: 9781401322649
ASIN: 1401322646
Publication Date: April 8, 2008
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 Five Stars, a MUST Read, Here's Why... April 22, 2008
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
As an Engineer, a Scientist, and a Christian I could not be more thrilled with this book. Science and Spirituality are FINALLY converging and James Ray has brilliantly captured the powerful keys it brings to us individually. His writing style is as if he's sitting right across from you, engaged in energetic conversation.
The book is structured around harmoniously living the five pillars that support all of our life namely: Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Financial, and Emotional. I love his "Balance is Bogus" and am relieved to freely live the ebb and flow of harmony of these five pillars. The book teaches/guides you through each pillar with thought provoking teaching, dialog, exercises, antidotes, and quotable, practical wisdom. The enlightenment he shares on the power that scientific discovery brings to these principles is what separates him from any other author and is where the true magic of growth and change begins.
This is not the same ol' information in a new package; it is on the leading edge of thought and it will challenge you to new heights. There is no way you can read this book and not be changed forever by what is offered. Check out the unbiased review of the new class of life teachers in the April 2008 edition of Fortune Magazine. No oone else comes close to James Ray in their grid. He's lived the life, walked the walked and teaches through his heart.
This book is the beginning of a new era.
 Not a good book on the subject May 1, 2008
18 out of 32 found this review helpful
I didn't enjoy this book at all. I love the law of attraction books but I found that this one did not add anything to the concept. I think this book is meant to be more inspirational than practical, but I prefer practical. a couple of things really annoyed me: First, the author, a grown person, repeatedly refers to material possessions as toys. I found that to be sophomoric and tasteless. He also brags about himself a lot and name drops, it was a bit odd. I would recommend The Law of Attraction and The Abundance book. Those books are practical and informative.
 Better than The Secret but still misses the mark May 1, 2008
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
This book has some promise, but I think it still misses the mark. I do like that the author addresses wealth holistically, instead of in purely financial terms. In fact, the book isn't really about becoming wealthier. It's about enriching your life by establishing positive habits and putting them into practice. I like the emphasis on healthy relationships because I think that is crucial to well-being.
That said, I think there are some major contradictions in the book. The book claims that one pillar of your life is spiritual, but leaves the concept ambiguous. I suppose a new-agey pick-and-choose spiritual philosophy would incorporate well into the whole balance/harmony dictum, but most religious beliefs enthrone God or Jesus Christ, not "balance". And sometimes religion does not call you to live a life of balance, but one of fervent abandon. I don't think the Bible ever uses the word balance, and Paul considers EVERYTHING in his life rubbish compared to the riches of Christ. Some religions, like Buddhism, believe in complete transcendence of this earthly life. Some gurus and monks even prefer lives of solace, and how can a life in solitude coexist with balance in your relationship pillar?
Ultimately, I believe this author is only half genuine. He quotes from a lot of different contradictory sources and adds a FEW insights of his own then tries to sell it to you as his grand "improve your life" scheme. If you go to his website: [...], what is your first impression? To me, it looks like a cheap infomercial. This guy is just trying to capitalize off of the philosophy behind The Secret. The book is an okay read, but I wouldn't use it as my personal guide to life.
Too much icing, No Cake May 11, 2008
10 out of 16 found this review helpful
James Ray just skims the surface of his own evolution. Yeah- good for him. How does this help me? I was expecting solid steps to take to "propel you to where you want to go" He promises he will teach you how to "Heighten your creativity, intelligence, intuition, and mental functioning" "Achieve financial freedom" "Maximize your health and energy, and amplify you physical strength" Wow, he IS a fantastic salesman. I have not looked up the interactive website (which is a cool concept) Maybe he gives more depth there (or tries to sell us more stuff) I do think he is very interesting and honest and for that reason I enjoyed the book. We do need a male "Oprah". You go James!
Ever since Einstein postulated the Fifth Pillar of Wealth April 28, 2008
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
science has sought evidence of its existence. Enter Jimbo Ray. He has taken my system (Feeling Good Through The Power Of Reading Words That Make You Feel Good) to the next level and then tacked on some super-bonus, extra-credit brownie points before hitting this one out of the park. This book is guaranteed to make you say "I think the flavor this month is going to be sticking around for at least another three or four months!" Yummy!!
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