History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

Book Description

Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

Customer Reviews:

Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Sacred Circle Tarot: A Celtic Pagan Journey

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sacred circle tarot
A Tarot Rooted In Tradition
GREAT
Pretty, but not very Celtic
great deck, bad book

Sacred Circle Tarot: A Celtic Pagan Journey
Anna Franklin
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
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ASIN: 156718457X

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sacred circle tarot.......2007-06-13

i love it, it has a great feel to it. the pictures are beautifuly done. the people who published these sets thought of everything for anyone who is a beginer.. ( i am not) but this is a great first set to have if you were to just be starting out..

A Tarot Rooted In Tradition.......2007-02-06

I have had my Sacred Circle set since this past mid-October, and am still wondering if I know it well enough to review it! It is a complex deck, and a beautiful one. The cohesive details that enrich each card, the border symbols, the associated herbs, etc. are enchanting and add to the magic of each card. As a Celtic Pagan of Celtic ancestry, I can't help but feel touched by ancestral bonds each time I am using this deck, reminded of a past that lives still in both people and places. So why then, am I still feeling a touch uncomfortable with a deck that seems "right down my alley" as the old saying goes? Perhaps I am so conditioned by having learned Tarot on the RWS deck, with it's Christian influences, that I can't quite totally embrace SC yet. Perhaps it is not that at all, but the difference in a deck that is not all drawn art. I do know I wish the pip cards were either not abstract or had no "key words" on them. Beginners like this sort of thing, but eventually one finds it limiting. One reviewer said he "enhanced" the deck by going over all those reminders with a black marker... I still haven't ruled that out! Also, the cards are large, and not comfortable for use in my hands, but that is a minor quibble and in fact, I'd rather be able to see the details so well. I totally agree with another reviewer here who wrote of the wonderul earth connection this deck inspires. Overall, I have to say I love more of it than I dislike, and would not hesitate to recommend it, but for those I feel it would be right for.

GREAT.......2006-01-13

A fascinating journey, rich of magickal details and deep messages.
The deck works a terrific connection to your inner self.

One of the best decks I own.

blessings
CofS

Pretty, but not very Celtic.......2005-12-07

I was sucked into buying this deck due to the images. As I looked at it, I found it to be less Celtic than Wiccan. The "Lord" and "Lady" cards are just one example of their misinterpretations of Celtic lore. Courtney Davis' Celtic Tarot is far more accurate, allowing for the fact that tarot's an import into the system in the first place.

great deck, bad book.......2005-03-30

I first saw this deck online at a tarot review website, and fell in love with the design and graphics. I was thrilled when I got it, and the graphics were everything I'd hoped for. It's beautiful, the mix of photography, digital art and colouring is well blended and I really love the historic landmarks they used.

However.

The book, quite frankly, sucks. While I appreciated the explanations of the revised Major Arcana, it's interpretations leave a great deal to be desired. Instead of the traditional idea that a card reversed is opposite in it's original meaning, here reversed is almost universally negative. Trust me, you do *not* want to get the 9 of swords reversed with this book! Instead of a normal 50/50 chance of a negative result, it's increased to something like a 75 % chance of a negative result. Ick. I dislike the stacking of the odds.

I still love the deck, but the book's been gathering dust for years.

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Good for folks on the move

Essence of Celtic Daily Prayer

Deeper insights, poetry and prayer

A refreshing guide to prayer

A Fresh Perspective

Celtic Daily Prayer: Prayers and Readings From the Northumbria Community
The Northumbria Community
Manufacturer: HarperOne
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ASIN: 0060013249
Release Date: 2002-02-19

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More than a prayer book, Celtic Daily Prayer is a gift from the Northumbria Community of northeastern England. This devout religious community, with members scattered around the world, is joined together by the teachings of traditional Celtic Christianity dating back to the sixth century. In assembling this collection of prayers, they offer Christians ancient Celtic devotional writing as well as contemporary sources of wisdom, such as Anne Morrow Lindbergh, T.S. Eliot, and even Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul, and Mary. The focal point for this prayer book is the daily office, although the book also includes additional meditations and daily readings. It offers two complete years of reading, so it should last a while (the publisher also promises follow-up books). Although many of these prayers come from the ancient monastic tradition, they easily speak to Christians contending with everyday things like jobs, childcare, dinners, and house cleaning. In his introduction Richard J. Foster (Celebration of Discipline) claims that this prayer book is most often found "in kitchens with bread baking and tea brewing or in living rooms crammed full of that cozy lived-in feel." --Gail Hudson

Book Description

The Ancient Paths of Northumbria in northeastern England have been trod by generations of men and women who loved God and followed Jesus, bringing faith, hope, and love to vast numbers of people. Today, the Northumbria Community remains a living expression of this monastic, contemplative stream of the faith, and the perennial need to make that faith relevant to the world.

Celtic Daily Prayer is the fruit of the spiritual life of a remarkable community. Its liturgies, prayers, and meditations are drawn from a deep well of spiritual experience that transcends fashion, culture, and denomination. Blending prayer and praise and building upon the ancient wisdom of traditional Celtic Christianity, this prayer book is extraordinarily fresh. At the heart of the life of the Northumbria Community, as well as this book, lies the Daily Office -- morning, noon, and evening prayers and a monthly cycle of meditations for individual or communal use each day. With words drawn from sources such as St. Patrick's Breastplate, Teresa's Bookmark, Columba's Blessing, and the Psalms, this cycle of daily prayers reflects the essential rhythms of life.

With liturgies for communion and other special occasions as well as daffy readings, this prayer book contains two complete years of scripture readings and a calendar of saints' days and festivals. The Jewish tradition of family Shabbat, adapted with prayers from the Celtic tradition, also finds its place in this book. A section on rites of passage suggests prayers and rituals for the pivotal times of life: birth, rebirth, marriage, midlife, and bereavement, as well as blessings and graces for all occasions. This traditionally grounded yet surprisingly modem prayer book will enrich the spiritual life of readers for years to come.

Customer Reviews:

Good for folks on the move.......2007-07-28

This Prayer Book is a great volume for those who have little free time for extended formal prayer. Not only is it used by the Northumbria Community in Great Britain, it is also used by Anamchara Fellowship, as our main community prayer book. The suggestion for Scripture lessons is a little thin, so we suppliment our daily readings with the lectionary of the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. It works well for us.

Essence of Celtic Daily Prayer.......2007-04-02

This book is well-arranged into familiar offices, seasons, and liturgies.
The translation is true to the Celtic flavor. I use it often!

Deeper insights, poetry and prayer.......2006-12-10

I have owned this book of prayer for eight years. I return to it again and again for new insights and fresh visions. I shared some of the prayers with a youth group, and it spoke as deeply to them as it did to me. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a fresh look at prayers and understandings of the Christian faith. Marla Christine

A refreshing guide to prayer.......2006-12-08

I have been using Celtic Daily Prayer for almost two years and it continues to amaze me. The combination of familiar repetition and inspirational readings in each day's prayer cycle provides those who "keep the hours" with fresh perspectives in prayer. The daily office was not my tradition until about two years ago, and while I own several traditional prayer books, I am continually drawn to Celtic Daily Prayer as my main guide to the rhythm of daily prayer. For those from a non-Catholic tradition, Celtic Daily Prayer offers a nice transition from the Protestant "devotional time" to the ancient practice of the daily office.

A Fresh Perspective.......2006-07-08

Wonderful readings and short daily services. Will take you through two year long cycles of daily prayer and introduce you to some wonderful Celtic saints and writers.

Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality

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Celtic Spirituality at it's Best
The importance of this book cannot be underestimated; a must read.
Beautiful Celtic Spirituality
More of an attack on Reformed Theology than anything else.
Interesting But Disappointing

Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality
J. Philip Newell
Manufacturer: Paulist Press
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ASIN: 0809137593

Book Description

An overview of Celtic spirituality and its implications for us today.

Customer Reviews:

Celtic Spirituality at it's Best.......2007-07-28

Of all of Philips' books, this is my favorite. His gentle personality shows through this wonderful introduction to Celtic Spirituality. It is the first book that I give to people who have never read anything about the Celtic tradition. Knowing the man, himself, I can hear his voice in each chapter of this book. His scholarship is sound and his ability to explain difficult spiritual concepts in a simple, forthright manner is refreshing.

The importance of this book cannot be underestimated; a must read........2007-05-03

This book has brought me into a closer relationship with God and fostered healing in my life. I am very grateful to Newell for his beautiful weaving of the glorious mysteries of God and the wholesome balance of Celtic Theology. If you are more interested in the institutionalized church, you may have problems with this book. But for those of us who are seeking a deeper meaning to life than the traditional church has to offer, this is the book for you. It will provide everyone with an avenue for deeper worship and possibly enable you to bring this back into your own individual church.

Beautiful Celtic Spirituality .......2006-08-31

Newell adds to his growing collection of insightful works on all things Celtic. From the lives of the Celtic saints to the practices of those who follow the Celtic Way he inspires and informs. Very helpful stuff!

More of an attack on Reformed Theology than anything else........2006-07-25

This book is basically an attack on Reformation Theology. It's presuppositions and themes are decidedly anti-Calvinistic. I was expecting to Listen for the Heartbeat of God, but what I heard is that Pelagius (the misunderstood heretic) was right and Augustine was wrong. The book is clearly too simplistic and does not do any justice to the Augustine and Pelagian controversy. Either Newell is actually characterizing Celtic Spirituality for what it is, or worse, he his imposing his own Pelagian paradigm under the guise of "Celtic" spirituality. Thus, either he's right and I don't like it, or he's just got an agenda--and I still don't like it.

P

Interesting But Disappointing.......2006-02-01

Some of what J. Philip Newell writes I found interesting, like his chapter on Pelagius (a Celtic Christian and theologian). While I admit that I do not agree with everything that Pelagius believed I also believe that he was misrepresented and maligned by the Roman church leaders of his day. His being labelled a heretic sounds more like a political issue than a theological one. If more listening occurred there might have been more understanding.

But I found some of Newell's ideas to be historically inaccurate. For example, during the 5th century, when the Celtic Christian communities were being formed, there was only one recognized church, the Roman Catholic Church. Even though the Celtic Christian communities had there own distinctives they still saw themselves as part of the Universal Church. To say or even imply that there was a seperate Celtic Christian Church is not true. I admit that I am not an historian but I have read enough to know that this is one area where historians still argue about even using the expression "Celtic Christianity."

I seem to recall a statement that the Iona community was the last Celtic Christian community to hang on to the Celtic distinctives. In my 15 years of reading about Celtic Christianity I have never come across that idea before. I think it has more to do with his own involvement with the current Iona community than with anything historical.

Overall, the book was OK but I've read better.

Messages From Your Angels Cards (Large Card Decks)

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Messages from your angels cards
unh-unh
Great cards! Very Accurate!
A great Angel Oracle deck
I sooooooooo love Doreen Virtue!

Messages From Your Angels Cards (Large Card Decks)
Doreen Virtue
Manufacturer: Hay House
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Binding: Cards

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ASIN: 1561709069

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This card deck makes it even easier than ever to give an amazingly accurate angel reading for yourself or others. Each card has a gorgeous angel painting, along with a one- or two-sentence message. The messages are specific and to-the-point, which makes for angel readings that have specific details and guidance. As before, the cards and accompanying booklet are positive and uplifting. However, they are much more detailed and give exact step-by-step guidance, rather than an ambiguous one-word meaning.
The cards help people to know what their exact life purpose is, whether someone is their soulmate or not, what to do about their job, where they live, and other important life questions. There is also a "Yes" card and a "No" card. Doreen based the cards upon her actual angel readings, using the most commonly asked questions and angelic answers, to create the ultimate card deck for the beginner and the advanced card reader.

Customer Reviews:

Messages from your angels cards.......2007-07-29

I was very happy with my purchase. I enjoy using the angel cards. The pictures are beautiful.

unh-unh.......2007-07-06

i think doreen virtue is taking a lot of people's $ by selling junk. her cards are way too general and vague to help you with anything. they give stupid, vague answers that a magic 8 ball or something could've told me. it's just kiddie play. ms. virtue has a good concept, but if only she would take her time and find out more answers and put them on the cards. you're better off with Tarot cards. they work accurately for me. read my other review on her "Connecting with your angels Kit."

Great cards! Very Accurate!.......2007-06-27

I've only had this set of angel cards for about 2 weeks, but in that short amount of time I have done numerous readings for myself and 5 readings for others with these cards and I have to say that out of all those readings, I only had one that I didn't understand! All the other readings were amazingly accurate and I was able to use my intuition to pick up even more about each situation I was concerned about. The only reason I gave these amazing cards a 4 is because of the one reading I didn't understand. The pictures are captivating and the messages are very easy to understand! The guidebook is a lot of help if you are a beginner at Oracle card readings as I am. All I have to say is that these cards inspired me to buy 3 other sets within a week and another 6 sets a week after that! I am totally into Oracle cards now as I feel they help me provide insight into my own situations as well as those who seek my intuitive help! I have stayed away from tarot cards because of some of the negative cards associated with tarot, however I feel that Oracle cards (particularly Angel Cards) can give you the same message as tarot in a more positive way! These are great cards!

A great Angel Oracle deck.......2007-06-13

I have a number of Doreen Virtue's Oracle Cards this one
is one that I find when I draw a card it hits right on
where I am at and the message I need
I can't say more than that making this deck a 5 Star for
me - what I need is met and I even get messages I hadn't
expected when I draw a card from this deck
The cards are top notch quality - The booklet very well
put together in design & information

I sooooooooo love Doreen Virtue!.......2007-05-19

I love this woman and everything that she has written! Her cards and books have helped me heal after the tragic loss of my father early this year. Although I have incredibly sad and difficult days, her guidance has helped me reach my own guardians and the comfort that they provide to me. She, through her books and cards, has also helped to further my spiritual journey. Thank you Doreen for all that you do.

Arans & Celtics: The Best of
<I>Knitter's Magazine</I> (Best of
<I>Knitter's Magazine</I> series, The)

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Timeless cable designs with easy-to-read charts
Very appealing designs and clear directions
I thought Aran was a product of the AGES, not the 80's...
At last, a collection from the back issues of Knitters
Looking for a Challenge and Something Different

Arans & Celtics: The Best of Knitter's Magazine (Best of Knitter's Magazine series, The)

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After more than 18 years of quality publishing and numerous sold-out issues, Knitter's Magazine has compiled the best Aran and Celtic projects to meet the demands of their readers. The sweaters, jackets, and vests included in this book are designed by a group of the best-known designers in the knitting field. Knitters are introduced to cable techniques with clearly illustrated patterns for knitting updated versions of traditional Aran and Celtic designs. Women's, men's, children's, and unisex sizing and styles are included. These fabulous pieces are made in a variety of fibers including soft wools, cotton blends, shiny ribbons, and luxury threads.

Customer Reviews:

Timeless cable designs with easy-to-read charts.......2007-09-05

After repeatedly checking this book out from my library I am glad that I bought my own copy! I was hesistant since I've been a Knitter's subscriber since 2000 and do have a few issues from before that from Ebay. But after some research I found that 17 of the 30 patterns I did not have in my magazines, and 12 of the best were from the two oldest magazines (K16 and K40) which form this book compilation.
It is true, you will not find whatever body/armhole shaping that is currently in vogue in these designs. You WILL find cable designs varying in difficulty that are a joy to knit and large charts that pose no eye-strain with easy to understand cable symbols. In addition, for those interested in different construction techniques, there are a couple pullovers knitted in the round (one of which involves steeking), a sideways knit, and a top-down aran with saddle shoulders. There are helpful knitter's tips in the margins (such as grafting a garter stitch underarm seam) when needed. Also some gorgeous close-ups of the cable details! For those who wish to modify the boxy drop shoulder look of some of the sweaters, it looks like it would not be difficult to adjust these designs for a square inset or fitted armhole. All in all, I highly recommend this book if one does not have the original magazines.

Very appealing designs and clear directions.......2006-05-06

I just finished knitting the "Sensational Shirttail" from this book, a v-neck aran cardigan. The design appears complicated and is rated intermediate, but it was truly easy to follow the very clear instructions. Everyone who has seen it loves it and is astonished that I, a novice knitter, actually did it all myself, and in less than three weeks! I am ready to begin others sweaters from this book, just trying to decide what colors and types of yarn to use. Oh, another great thing about this book is that it gives you the yarn weight used in the original pattern and the yardage, as well as the needle sizes, so you can adapt to your choice of fiber. I knitted my sweater in a chunky weight cotton, and I couldn't be happier with it. There are so many other beautiful patterns in this book, I'm sure it will appeal to just about every knitter.

I thought Aran was a product of the AGES, not the 80's..........2005-04-06

I recently bought an armload of the prettiest fuschia pink Debblie Bliss silk aran yarn, and had been waiting by my mailbox with much anticipation for my new aran pattern treasury to arrive to put my sassy pink yarn to good use. Alas, what was advertised and what arrived were two different things: for starters, none of the patterns in this book look the slightest bit "aran."

This book contains a variety of progressive celtic braids and anglo-saxon knaughts, but if this were what I was looking for, I would've purchased "Viking Knits" (yes, this is a real book) instead. Gone were the popcorns, baubles, and cables many of us associate with the aran sweters grandma knitted for us in childhood, or relatives lovingly returned with from holidays in the British Isles.... Instead, these seem to be replaced with intricate sweaters that are intricate-- well, solely for the sake of being intricate. These knits aren't pretty, they're "clunky," and many of them look as if someone simply borrowed a few creations from Cliff Huxtable's wardrobe, dropped them into a vat of bleach, then replaced all the clashing patterns and hideous colors with knitted features and topography to re-create the original cacaphony of creativity.

Many of these items feature "sack" shaping, with ribbed necklines, ribbed hems, and wribbed sleeve openings. Think Mr. Potatohead in a cotton-woolblend with braiding, and you have the standard creation from "Arans & Celtics." Granted, any intermediate knitter can change such minor finishing details, but I'd only be willing to change those touches were the patterns worth knitting in the first place! As it was, I took the book out, flipped thru, & realized that, if I were to knit a single item, the only person I could even consider giving it to with a straight face was my 80-some-odd year old grandmother, and lord knows, she's not going to be into wearing my Debbie Bliss fuschia! I kinda had something for myself in mind with that find, and was looking to do a traditional aran-- with rolled necklice, open sleeves, and an un-clingy hemline-- with a twist of bright color and silk-blend yarn. As it was, there wasn't a single pattern to work something like this from, nor was there a single celtic-work knitting pattern I could borrow and customize.

Needless to say, highly disappointed, esp given the cost. I'm packing it back up and sending it back as soon as I finish this review! I'll be checking out modifying a celtic/ aran I saw in the "Knits for Men" book and seeing what I can't do to make that one workable for a small-ish woman's frame instead!

At last, a collection from the back issues of Knitters.......2004-03-19

These patterns were so popular that back issues of "Knitters Magazine" were going for quite high sums on Ebay. Now, after a lot of begging on the part of knitters around the world, Knitters Magazine and XRX Press have collected patterns by type from those hot issues and released them in book form. THANK YOU! Now I don't have to sift through back issues or beg copies of friends to find certain patterns I like.

There are a number of children's sweaters in the thickly-knit Aran style that are especially appealing, and many other knits including for MEN, who are sadly neglected in many other publications. If you longed to get your hands on some of the back issues for the Aran style knitting, this is a great resource. Note: Aran knitting is by nature complex though not impossible. This is probably best for middling-experienced knitters who have tried patterns with crossed, cabled and twisted patterns before. But not impossible even for a beginner who is determined. Hint: Swatches of the patterns help, and it helps to visualize the layout of the different stitches from a "top down" viewpoint as well as row-by-row.

Looking for a Challenge and Something Different.......2004-02-02

This is a well made book with great photos and challenging patterns. Be warned though, if you do not like cables and designs requiring concentration, you will not be well served by purchasing this book. If you are looking for something a little different, you will be delighted. There are some stitch techniques used which may be unfamiliar, they are briefly explained in the back of the book. The design ratings are accurate and the patterns fun. Overall, it is a great value and well worth the price.

Learning Irish, Text, Audio, and Self-Tutor (Boxed set)

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Not for beginners
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Intense!

Learning Irish, Text, Audio, and Self-Tutor (Boxed set)
Micheal O'Siadhail
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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ASIN: 0300084161

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Book designed to be used in conjunction with cassettes "'Learning Irish", ISBN: 0300064632 - sold separately.

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How does this book compare to others for learners?.......2007-03-09

Many others have reviewed fairly the strengths and weaknesses of LI. I wanted to offer advice to beginners wondering if this is the best book for their needs. Yahoo groups are making their way through LI as one group focused on Connemara dialect-- for the Cois Fharraige version as spoken along the Co Galway coast is that which Ó Siadhail teaches; other Yahoo groups are learning Munster or Ulster Irish with different texts; another group takes the Standard "school" Irish via Mairead Ní Ghrada's primer "Progress in Irish." So, you have options that combine introductory textbooks with web- based discussion lists, often with sound files added by learners. This improves upon the dodgy semi-audible cassettes that some editions of LI come with and others do not. A CD version is rumored.

This book also came out in different printings; the latest 1992-era cover boasts of it being an improved edition, but little changes within beyond a somewhat clearer font and resetting of the layout (not enough if you ask me-- this book takes scrutiny and sharp eyes to make out crucial accents over many small-type letters; the italics are not easily discerned from a quick glance of many passages). LI contains errors; the answer key is not always correct, and explanations occasionally are lacking for idioms or vocabulary necessary for what a chapter may expect you to translate. This can be a far more frustrating book than an idealistic learner may expect.

I have taught grammar in English, but the linguistic explanations provided here at times bewilder me. It's not a well-organized progression of content for each lesson. Not until Ch. 12 do you learn the copula. Verbs begin to be taught in greater number later than you'd expect. The author may insert essential information into a tiny footnote or a blip of a phrase (often an exception to a rule he's explaining, or an idiom otherwise not to be found in the 30 chapters) within an otherwise unrelated paragraph. This book, the back cover tells us, is for the self-tutored learner or the intrigued linguist, but it may please the latter who's able to understand the convoluted and compressed paradigms and examples better than the clueless newbie.

I do like the little texts ending each chapter to translate from Irish-- these are my "reward" for finishing a chapter after the grueling work of making the English sentences in the other exercise into Irish. Despite answer keys, much will elude you as to what Ó Siadhail wants you to write and what you thought you must write given the past lesson. Also, that lesson may give you many words that you will not use until much later-- if at all. This hit-and-miss approach may reflect real-life uses of a language learned in the real world, but it does try a learner's patience.

Still, it's the only book teaching a dialect between north and south, and thus considered as the Connacht mean between Munster and Ulster extremes! Unlike most primers, it plunges you into a dialect with its own irrational peculiarities, and this immersion is necessary once you leave standard "school" Irish texts for learners behind. However, for absolute beginners, I would supplement this with a more concise, friendlier introduction such as Gabriel Rosenstock's "Beginner's Irish." This concise text is more "updated" than "Progress in Irish," but "PiI" features short chapters and the latter is easier to consult; Rosenstock combines an overview of the language with samples of how it works and has evolved alongside lessons.

If you're only curious for now about the language's context and what it's like past and present, "The Irish Language" by Darerca Ní Chartúir is recommended. Grammatical explanations much more detailed but also much clearer than those in LI can be found in a reference guide that anyone slogging through LI will soon need: Donna Wong's "A Learner's Guide to Irish". (I review Rosenstock, Ní Chartúir, and Wong on Amazon.) Nollaig Mac Congáil's "Irish Grammar Book" is a shorter reference while Éamonn Ó Dónaill's "Teach Yourself Irish Grammar" (unlike the dreaded revision of "Teach Yourself Irish"!) is another useful self-learning text combining explanations and exercises.

I RECOMMEND THIS TEXT.......2007-02-23

The book does not require a lot of prior knowledge of Irish, but it will require you to learn some grammatic terms that you may not be familiar with. The progression of the lessons seems a tad random compared to other foreign language methods, but it eventually goes everywhere it needs to. The text leaves something to be desired, at times, for its explanations which can be a little vague, but (with repetition) mastery is still possible. The cassettes are helpful, but they would be MORE helpful if they were CDs (for purposes of navigation). The cassettes would be more helpful, too, if they also went through the vocabulary for each lesson rather than just the exercises. Get ready to take notes and do some individual research.

Not for beginners.......2006-12-01

This was the first book on Irish that I bought. It set my learning back ten years. Irish is a complex language that has sounds and grammar not found in English or other western European languages.

If you are a beginner to Irish take a course in it. Go to [...] and look for courses in your area. If you are learning on your own, first look at Buntús Cainte (isbn 1-85791-065-6) to learn how to speak and "hear" Irish. For a good modern grammar look at Irish Grammar Book by Nollaig Mac Congáil (isbn 1-902420-49-7).

Then, after you have a good exposure to Irish and want to learn the Connemera dialect, buy this book.

Decent book.......2006-12-01

This is a decent book for learning Irish. It has its share of mistakes, though. Unless the tapes have been updated, they're full of mistakes as well. In terms of learning the language with grammar, though, this book does a good job. If you could buy only one book to learn Irish, this might be it if you had pronunciation guidance.

My personal reccomendation if you actually want to learn Irish and don't have access to an instructor or course where the teacher is a native speaker is the following set of books:

O'Siadhail's book
Irish on Your Own (with CDs and RTE's Turas Teanga DVD for Pronunciation)
Teach Yourself: Irish grammar -- for an easy to read Grammar reference
Foclóir Poca for a small dictionary
Foclóir Scoile for a medium dictionary
The two-book set of An Gúm dictionaries (Foclór Gaeilge-Béarla & English-Irish by De Bhaldraithe) for a large dictionary set.
Dineen's dictionary if you're interested in older Irish (but not Old Irish).

You should also take advantage of Raidio Na Gaelteachta on the web as well as TG4's Irish language programming on the web for modern usage and pronunciation.

Intense!.......2006-11-04

If you want to learn to speak Irish, this is the book and tapes for you. To me without the tapes it would take twice as long.
The language is a difficult one. For many reasons. And as another reviewer stated there are so many letters in words that are silent. The pronunciations are very different from ours, for example the authors name is pronounced Meal O'Sheal. But this book is so detailed they even tell you how to place your tongue in your mouth when pronouncing sounds. I started to take notes on index cards to help me, but everything I tried to short cut that way was already listed exactly that way somewhere in the book already as a quick reference guide. It's not something you'll learn over night, but this will definately teach you.

The Traveller's Guide to Sacred Ireland: A Guide to the Sacred Places of Ireland, Her Legends, Folklore and People

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Useful information well done!
An excellent field guide to Ireland's sacred sites
Best guide of this type by far
Great Sites; Directions Need Improvement
THE Guide to Sacred Ireland

The Traveller's Guide to Sacred Ireland: A Guide to the Sacred Places of Ireland, Her Legends, Folklore and People
Cary Meehan
Manufacturer: Gothic Image Publications
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This amazing book is the result of years of research of historical and archeological detail, legend and folklore, and current information on earth energies for each sacred site. Before the author's rediscoveries, most of the vast number of ancient sites were unknown or almost forgotten except by locals. Features: *Simple wells and stones *Local pilgrimage spots *Holy mountains, lakes and rivers *Sites created by the Auld Giants *Pre-Celtic Temples *Ancient churches and round towers

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Useful information well done!.......2005-09-09

I'm planning my third trip to Ireland this October. In the past I have bought two other guide books to help me see the sights. They were okay but missed many of the old "pagan" prechristian sights of intrest. This book takes you the the Hill of Tara and Hill of Uisneach for the druidic fires of Beltane and Samhain. It tells you about the history of Ireland and her people from the stone age till the last century. And takes you to many,many, standing stones and sared sites allover Ireland. If you follow the druid path or have a deep intrest in ancient Ireland this is your tour book.

An excellent field guide to Ireland's sacred sites.......2003-10-09

I was driving in rural Ireland in late September 2003 and was very interested in locating sites sacred to pre-Christian people. The Insight Guide to Ireland had a few mentions of sites of interest. However, to my luck that I discovered this book (the last copy) in a small bookstore in Westport, County Mayo.

What a find! The book was *exactly* what I was looking for, and was most fortunate that I discovered it early on, as I was going to spend at least one more week in the country.

The author's attention to historical detail as well as her fine directions to finding the sites are most noteworthy. What I also liked was her bias-free and academic approach to the subject. Christians, as well as Pagans like myself, will find the book a treasure trove of information. Other reviewers have extolled the book's other virtues, so I will go no further, except to say--if you're interested in Ireland's prehistory, folklore and legends, this book is a must have. [I paid thirty Euros (approximately $35) and Amazon sells it for half that price! But I would pay 35 Euros again if I had to--it's THAT good.]

I hope you will be as fortunate as I was to be actually in a car with this excellent reference in your lap, deciding which of the many holy wells, towers, stone circles, castles, cairns, fairy trees, fairy mounds, and other places that you'll visit next!

Best guide of this type by far.......2003-06-27

This is an excellent long overdue guide to sacred sites in Ireland. Background information is very accurate and coherent.It's much more than a guide book, as it includes history , myth and some archaeological information, as well as personal reflections on the "vibes" from different spots. Fascinating reading for anyone who has even a remote interest in Irish culture.Well worth the money. Look forward to more books by the same author.

Great Sites; Directions Need Improvement.......2003-04-05

Meehan does a wonderful job of documenting and suggesting sites to visit. The ones we visited (that we could find) were great! However, the sites which aren't 'signed' (ie. listed as having signs pointing to it from the main road) are diffcult to find. Even some of the sites that are 'signed' aren't signed well, or consistently. Sometimes you'll have to guess at a cross roads, and if you don't get to the site, you'll have to backtrack and take the other. The problem we had most often is that the directions say to take a dirt road for about 1/2 mile (bring your metric conversion charts since they use kilometers in Ireland) and walk across a pasture at a cow gate. Sounds like an easy thing, until you get to Ireland and realize there are 25 cow gates on that particular road. We also found an error on a road number, which would have put us at least 30 miles in the wrong direction.
My suggestion--get this book! It really is a great one to have to plan your visit. But also get an Ordinance map, and plan on asking directions once you get to the nearest village. In addition to getting correct and more detailed directions, you may also be told about other sites not mentioned in the book! Some of the coolest places we went were suggested to us by locals!

THE Guide to Sacred Ireland.......2002-10-21

Meehan's book is extremely rich in historical, architecture, legend, story and geographical detail. Some of the sites she writes about were unknown to anyone but locals prior to her writing. The rich diversity of sacred sites, from neolithic to pre-Christian through to the Christian; sacred wells, the vastness of Knowth and Newgrange, stone circles, stone cairns, sacred hills, etc. The black and white photography is beautiful, capturing the magic of these sites. The organisation of the book, by province (different colours for each) and then by county allows for quick reference when travelling. The detailed directions allows even those of us who get lost easily to find sites hidden in some field far off the road. A must to meet the richness and history of the sacred on this island.

The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small (Third Edition, Expanded)

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Irish Family names
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Be sure you get the third edition
A solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference

The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small (Third Edition, Expanded)
Michael C. O'Laughlin
Manufacturer: Irish Genealogical Foundation
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The Worlds Largest Collection in Print
New third edition now includes 28 volume index to the Irish Families series
The Best and Final Edition.

Over 45,000 entries total:

700 illustrated coats of arms
Origins & Locations
Includes families settled from Scotland, England, etc...
Ancient Maps and illustrations
All 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland (Ulster).
396 full size pages.

There is no other like this one ! A magnificent world class illustration of Irish Family History, this book is the culmination of 4 decades of research by the I.G.F.. Hundreds of families from each county are given in Part One with family history. Over 45,000 family names are given in specific counties or Poor Law Unions.
This is the new third edition (2003), which includes select family histories. For the first time ever, the index for the first 28 volumes in the Irish Families set is also included. The famous and large families like Murphy, Kelly, Sullivan, O'Brien, Ryan, Kennedy, Walsh, Daugherty and Donahue are of course in this book, as are thousands more, including rarely found families that settled in Ireland from England, Scotland, Wales, and the continent. Among the hundreds of settler names are those of Betagh; Coppinger; Trench; Coplan; Hall; Green; Hunter; McKenzie; Baker; Howell; Bellew and many more.

Families from England
Many English families have settled in Ireland from the 12th century onwards. Often, the native Irish were forced to "translate" their names into English sounding ones. The 50 most numerous names from England in 1853 are given, along with hundreds of family history extracts on specific families like Smith; Jones; Williams and Taylor.

Families from Scotland
Due to the proximity of the north of Ireland and the south of Scotland, migration between the two countries has been constant. A great settlement of Scottish families took place in the 17th century during the plantation of Ulster by the British Crown. Later, some of these 'planter' families came to America, becoming known as the Scotch Irish or Scots Irish. The 50 most numerous names of Scotland are given, along with hundreds of family histories, including families like McDonald; Brown; Thomson and Robertson.

Families from the German Palatinate

Families came to Ireland in the 18th century from the Palatinate of the Rhine. In 1709 some 7,000 arrived in England and many settled in Co. Limerick, Ireland and America. Some of these are families like Bowen, Baker; Delmege and Pyper.

Danish or Viking Families

The Danes (Lochlainders, Ostmen or Vikings), had colonies in Ireland for centuries. Centered in Dublin and Meath (in Fingall), and in Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick, settling primarily in the coastal counties of Ireland from the 8th century on. These Viking families include: Betagh; Coppinger; Palmer; Plunket and Skiddy, among many others given in this work.

Jewish Families in Ireland

Many Russian and Polish Jews settled on the south side of Dublin city from the late 1800's. These included the families of Coplan, Fridberg, Greenberg, Weiner, Maisell and many others given in this work.

Welsh Families in Ireland

Families by the name of "Walsh" (in Irish, Brannagh or Breathnach), meaning a Briton or Welshman, are found early in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Killarney, Tipperary, Wexford, Waterford and Galway. Some of these families were: Howell, Lawless, Lillis, Lynagh and Rossiter. Many are included in this work

Anglo Norman Families in Ireland

The Anglo Norman invasions of the 12th century brought many new families to Ireland. Some took on Irish names. Anglo Norman families in Ireland include: Barry; Bellew; Bermingham; Burke; Carew and Clare, among hundreds of others given in this book along with family history notes.

Huguenot Families in Ireland

French and Fleming Huguenot families settled in the 17th century in Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, and Lisburn, etc... They were noted for making linen, cloth and lace. Some of these families were those of Barre; Perrin; Hazard; Hassard; Lefanu; Trench and many others as given in this work.

'Irish Families' Contains many family names left out of other popular works, including those of Edward MacLysaght, Patrick Woulfe and John O'Hart. The best single book for finding any Irish family surname, there are more names, arms, and locations here than in any other book . Truly a 'must have' resource for finding numerous and scarce names in Ireland.Format of this Book

Entries on family names are arranged in the following order:

(1) When available, the coat of arms linked to the name appears above the name which is in bold type. All arms shown in this volume were actually used by families in Ireland, acknowledged by recognized authorities.

(2) Beneath the name is the source from which the arms are taken.

(3) Occasionally we list a Gaelic or more ancient form of the name on the next line in regular type. (note we have not punctuated these). We suggest those interested in the gaelic consult Irish Names and Surnames by the Rev. P. Woulfe. The IGF edition of that work contains a new surname index, which proves most helpful to researchers.

(4) The next line, in italics, gives variant spellings of the name as available.

(5) The history associated with the name

The amount of information found will vary with each name. Please consult all possible spellings of the name. More information may appear in other volumes to this Irish Families set. Names not covered here will appear in other volumes of our Irish Families, great & small series. The surname index to this first volume , (and to volumes 2 through 28), is found in part III of this book. The researcher should consult that index as well as the location index found in part II of this book.

The location index (see part II) represents extracts taken from larger, more detailed listings found in the Master Book of Irish Surnames. Space limitations do not allow reprinting all the index listings found in that book. In fact, there are over 50,000 listings from that book which we did not have room for at all! We have included as many surnames as possible to give hope to Irish family researchers. These listings may prove particularly helpful for those with less common names. The student of Irish family names would do well to consult that work independently.

Maps and Illustrations

Province Map

showing Munster; Leinster; Connacht; Meath;

Oriel; Aileach; and Ulster.

Key to Terms

Including useful terms and abbreviations used.

Ancient Map

Showing territorial divisions upon the coming of the Vikings to Ireland. Includes Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; Uriel; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Hy Many; West Meath; East Meath; Offelan; Fine Gall; Offaly; Omurethy; Leix; Ormond; Thomond; Desmond; Decies; and Hy Kinshelagh.

13th Century Norman Map

Showing unconquered areas, and areas of Norman Rule & influence.

Administrative Divisions

Listing the major territorial divisions of Ireland, including: The Province; The County; The Barony; The Parish; The Townland; and Poor Law Unions.

Ireland, showing railways map

Showing railway routes in Ireland on the map.

Source List

List of helpful resources.

Key to Poor Law Unions and registrars dist.

A Listing of the Unions along with registrars districts that they contained.

Family Research sources and tips

Tips for the family researcher.

Barony Map

Showing 325 baronies of Ireland on the map by county. The barony was used an a unit in 19th century land valuations.

Ireland Map

Written Chart naming Families settling in Ireland

Showing families from other nations known to have settled in Ireland.

Ireland upon coming of the Vikings.

Showing the divisions of Thomond; Desmond; Decies; Ossory; Hy Kinshelagh; Ormond; Hy Many; Offaly; Leix; Omurethy; Offelan; Fine Gall; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; and Uriel.

A One of A Kind Resource

This is the number one collection of Irish Families ever to appear in print. This Master volume alone, exceeds any other single book in the field. It is a one of a kind beauty - never equalled. There are more Irish Family names, spellings, locations, arms and sources here than in any other single book ever published.

The Final Word This book contains information on families in all 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Later volumes in this series focus on individual counties, and contain additional information, not found in this volume.

New Third Edition. Available only with Thread sewn soft binding. 396 pages. maps, resource list for family research. Family Histories. Additionally includes Master Index to the Irish Families series. Full 8 1/2 x 11 in size.

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Total Waste Of Money.......2007-09-08

This book is a huge disappointment. All it lists is surnames and if any a short sentence about the name. For instance Moylan: an old irish family.

Totally a huge waste of money.

Irish Family names.......2007-08-01

A great book giving information on Irish Family names and regions they are found in. A very useful book for those doing Irish family research.

Disappointed.......2007-01-14

This book covers a huge range of Irish names, however only provides minimal information on each and coat of arms for the select few. It provided the same information that is easily found on the web.

Be sure you get the third edition.......2005-04-29

The third edition of this work is definitely the best. It contains the index to the entire 28 volumes in the series, which covers every county in Ireland. The second edition was published earlier, and does not contain the complete index to the series. The third edition has all the family history information from the second edition, PLUS the complete series info. This book contains the largest collection of Irish Family Names, locations and arms ever put to print.

A solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference.......2003-02-14

Now in an expanded and updated third edition, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small by genealogy expert Michael C. O'Laughlin (Editor of the monthly "Journal of Irish Families) is a solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference based upon ancient and modern manuscripts. Offering 20,000 Irish family names, 700 illustrated coats of arms, ancient maps and illustrations, step-by-step guides for tracing Irish family roots, and so much more, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small is a first-rate and enthusiastically recommended reference for any dedicated genealogist or aspiring family historian seeking to track down their Irish roots.

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The Philosophy, Poetry and Spirituality of Life
Anam Cara
Excellent Overview of Celtic Wisdom
"Soul Friend"
Words to ponder

Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
John O'donohue
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Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom offers an exploration of the secret universe we all carry inside us, the connections we forge with the worlds of our friends and loved ones, and the products of our worlds reflected in the things we create outside of ourselves. Anam Cara, Gaelic for "soul friend," is an ancient journey down a nearly forgotten path of wisdom into what it means to be human. Drawing on this age-old perspective, John O'Donohue helps us to see ourselves as the Celts did: we're more than just flesh, blood, and bone; we comprise individual worlds. The comprehension of the sublime architecture of the worlds we are born with will engender a new appreciation for the outside world and the way we contribute to its evolution.

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Discover the Celtic Circle of Belonging

John O'Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the Irish imagination. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for "soul friend," the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide such profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love, and death as:

Light is generous
The human heart is never completely born
Love as ancient recognition
The body is the angel of the soul
Solitude is luminous
Beauty likes neglected places
The passionate heart never ages
To benatural is to be holy
Silence is the sister of the divine
Death as an invitation to freedom

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The Philosophy, Poetry and Spirituality of Life.......2007-09-08

John O'Donohue's best-selling "Anam Cara" is one of the most profound books I have read this year and is a must read for those searching for the deeper meaning of life, purpose and eternity. "Anam Cara" (soul friend) is a rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry, and spirituality with O'Donohue moving your mind, heart and soul on every page. He has packed so much into this book that you may, as I did, want to read just few pages a day.

O'Donohue integrates philosophy, poetry, and spirituality as he reveals the mystery of friendship, the spirituality of the senses, the importance of solitude, the poetry of work, the beauty of aging, and our daily companion, death. You will be rewarded with uncommon wisdom and unique insights on each topic.

On friendship, O'Donohue speaks to the circle of belonging, love being the nature of the soul, and the soul being the divine echo.

On the senses - the holiness of the gaze, listening as worship, the language of touch, and the body being both the angel and mirror of the soul.

On solitude - the world of the soul is secret, transfiguring the ego is to liberate the soul, the natural is to be holy, and one of the greatest sins is the unlived life.

On work - the expression of the soul, weakness and power, the false trap of belonging, work and imagination, and how heartful work brings beauty.

On aging - time as a circle, our harvest, memories, passion and aging, wisdom as poise and grace, and the freedom aging brings.

And death - the unknown companion, the faces of death in everyday life, death as the root of fear
the dead are our nearest neighbors, birth as death, and how the dead bless us.

"Anam Cara" is a beautiful book that will increase your understanding of yourself, your relationships, the world around you, and how we relate to the divine in all aspects of life.

Anam Cara.......2007-05-31

Parts of this book were very readable and understandable, but much of it was too philosophical and only understandable if raised in the Celtic traditions.

Excellent Overview of Celtic Wisdom.......2007-05-23

John O'Donohue truly has the Irish gift of storytelling, and the skills with language to make this topic come alive.

One of the best in this genre..

"Soul Friend".......2007-05-12

Anam means Soul and Cara means Friend in Irish Gaelic. This is a truely wonderful and spiritual book.

Its funny. When we think of rich culture and spirituality most of us look to the east and far east for inspiration. It's amazing how much spirituality and culture is here at our doorsteps and especially in Ireland!

I love this book because it echoes the wisdom of all the philosphers and prophets that have lived throughout history. It talks about how each of us has an "Anam Cara", a soul friend to help us learn and develop along this lifes journey. It describes how your Anam Cara helps you to see yourself completely and honesty. Even the bits you don't like and would rather hide!

John Donohue combines the rich Irish culture with christianity to discribe a way of being that requires no religion. A way in which each soul can be free and know its full potential.

Thank you John for enriching my life with this gem of a book.X

Words to ponder.......2007-01-18

This is a Sunday afternoon read or before a time of meditation. The author gives words of wisdom,inspiration and comfort. He speaks to the mind, heart and spirit.

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