Weiss shares the story of two of his patients relating similar past lives, and he eventually connects the two and "intervenes" to introduce them. I am sure we have all had the experience of meeting someone and just "knowing" that we know them on a much deeper level, but we can't explain it. Those that come into our lives are either ready to meet their "other half" or as Weiss put it, they are "not awakened" yet.

Weiss speaks throughout the book on the meaning and value of love and indeed, "only love is real." He urges us to forget and forgive our past mistakes, to learn from them and move on - to live fully in the present and not to worry about the future. This book is one incredible, beautiful lesson in love. Weiss urges the reader to listen to one's heart, as the ego has other agendas, as do other people. "There is someone special for everyone." How does one recognize a soulmate? - Weiss states it most profoundly, "When both recognize each other, no volcano could erupt with more passion. The energy released is tremendous. Passion in a relationship cannot be artificially created . . . . . but the chemistry has to be there from the start." Oh how so very true!!! "The person may not recognize the chemistry. The attraction is definitely there but the source of chemistry is not understood. It is delusional to believe that this passion, this soul recognition and attraction will be easily found again with another person. You do not run into a soulmate every day . . .The more awakened a couple is, the more likelihood of a decision based on love. When both partners are awakened, ecstasy is within their grasp."

Weiss shares the past lives of both Elizabeth and Pedro and the reader is able to see them in different lifetimes, as different sexes, yet they are always together, learning soul lessons and coming back again and again to be together. As with his previous books, messages come from Elizabeth under hypnosis, from "higher conscious masters", imparting loving and profound messages to Weiss: "Love dissolves fear. You cannot be afraid when you are feeling love. When allowed to flow freely, love overcomes all obstacles." Both of their past lives are most fascinating and the lessons learned are indeed enlightening. I have used one of Weiss' past regression tapes and they are incredible and one can "see" as he states in the book.

Weiss also share with the reader, his own experiences with his soulmate and wife, Carol, and the "obstacles" that they had to over come. "Destiny is persistent" as Weiss states and as seen in this book and as can be related in our lives, it doesn't give up - we only have to listen.

This book is fascinating, thought-provoking and my highlighter was in overtime in reading!!! So many, many endearing and important thoughts on love and just being. I have read all of Weiss' books and it is so hard to believe that they can get any better, but it is true!!! Reading his books, one can experience a deep sense of healing and a profound infusion of love. This is not only a book about love, but also a book about hope. This is a "must have" have book and also one that you want to share with those in your life - "Listen to your heart, to your own intuitive wisdom when deciding about a gift of destiny, such as a soulmate. Destiny will deposit its gift directly at your feet, but what you subsequently decide to do with the gift is up to you. Your heart knows what you need. Other people have other agendas."

A most excellent book - I have read it three times already!


The first book I truly couldn't put down until I finished   September 14, 1998
 36 out of 38 found this review helpful

This book was the first of Brian Weiss's I'd ever read, and I must say I stayed with it until I finished every last sentence! The book verified what I have long believed...that we travel from one life to another with "soulmates" and ultimately make contact with those individuals in one form or another. How many of us have met an individual for the first time, only to instantly connect with that person as if we'd known them forever! Dr. Weiss's experiences with his patients prove that love is real, and once you find that very special person, you connect with them in a way that even death cannot take away. The book sent chills through me as I read experiences similar to what has occurred in my own life with one special individual. What a thrill it must be to sit through a regression session with Dr. Weiss! Since reading "Only Love is Real", I've read all his other books, and eagerly await the next!


Weiss's Soul Searching Love Story is Difficult to Put Down!   September 17, 2000
 35 out of 36 found this review helpful

Only Love is Real, by Brian L. Weiss is fantastically well written. He candidly shares the lives of his patients and his own insights in a highly skilled manner. I do not desire to give anything away in this review. However, I will tell you Weiss's accounts documented in Only Love is Real are both fantastic and very surprising. Personally I was enthralled with the reports of Weiss's actual patient sessions. Only late in the journey of this volume did I realize where he was going; somewhere incredibly stirring with absolutely electrifying social and spiritual implications! The passages you will read will resonate for a long time after you have finished the book. The depth and implication of the shared accounts cannot be entirely comprehended at first view. Weiss has unearthed something truly remarkable here. I would be very surprised if any reader would not find their outlook on life and love changed and enriched after reading Only Love is Real. This is not simply another book by another physician. Contained in the pages of Only Love is Real are revelation after revelation. Weiss's subject is intriguing and keeps the reader wanting more. So often medical doctors lack a tactful, enjoyable to read prose. Weiss's imagery and countenance draw the reader deeper and deeper into the story. Only Love is Real will also appeal to many readers of romance or "love stories". There is no kissing, no intensely tender love scenes, but the story presented is arguably one of the most passionate, loving and poignant tales of true love ever shared. I would recommend Only Love is Real to anyone. I do not know any person that would not benefit from and enjoy the book. It is not necessary to believe in reincarnation or life after death to be captivated by Weiss's book!


Reassuring   February 20, 2003
 35 out of 38 found this review helpful

Reassuring

For people who feel there must be more to life than just living in the present, Brian Weiss illustrates through his case studies and the messages from above that this is indeed the case. In today's world a lot of people feel lonely and find it hard to find a love that is completely fulfilling in all aspects - body, mind and soul. This book shows us that love is there always, and that we will be guided to it when the time is right for us. Our life - or rather lives - on earth are for a specific learning purpose, and once we accept this, and that there are our families of soulmates either here on earth or above to help us always, we can be reassured that we are not alone ever. This book is not just about finding perfect love, but how opening our hearts will draw the right thing to us, be it love or other things in our lives.


Amazing read, couldn't put it down...   February 2, 2000
 27 out of 30 found this review helpful

Dr. Weiss' experiences with regression therapy, and the incredible, inspiring stories of his patients, have given me a whole new interpretation on everything from my own views on death and the afterlife to the real purpose of our lives here, and why there is still reason to hope. I bought this book after finding my own soulmate, seeking answers to powerful, otherwise inexplicable connection we have, and got even more answers and profound insight than I bargained for. I never was certain if I believed reincarnation was real or not until I began reading Dr. Weiss' books, and now reincarnation is a matter of fact in my life, and in my perspective on everything. I would recommend this book, and any of Dr. Weiss' books, to anyone who has wondered what our real purpose is, what souls and soulmates are really all about, or who is looking for healing answers to life's pain and loneliness.