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Length: 438 pages
Rating: 9/10
'Going Deeper' by Jean-Claude Koven is not a novel in the ordinary sense of
the word and again it is also not a self-help book in the normal sense of the
word. It is a novelised version of a man's spiritual search to understand his
true nature and his true mission on this planet earth. The book's cover
categorises it better as Self-Help, Spirituality, New Age and Metaphysical.
The action takes place in Joshua Tree National Park and the whole 'Story' is
about the Spiritual Rebirthing (the Phoenix is an appropriate metaphor) of
Larry, the 'hero' through shedding many layers of ego resulting in better
awareness and thus better integration of the many egos that go to make up an
individual.
Through Larry and his dog Zeus, who acts as a teacher, guide and guru,
Jean-Claude tries to explain the nature of the 'self' or soul. The book is
especially appealing to the 'Wanderers', souls of a higher plane who have
volunteered to take birth on the earth allowing the veil of ignorance to cover
them, but who, at the same time are not allowed to forget their true mission.
This reviewer could well identify with the wanderer's problems, having been
tormented by similar conflicts between the insights that keep coming up from
the other side and the veil of ignorance that tries to cover up those sights.
The book certainly helps clarify many of the puzzles presented by the universe.
The book is different from the usual new age books in that it tries to
harmonise the relationship between spirituality and science. I found the
portion that bridges the spirituality and science excellent reading.
Even if you don't have a scientific background, the book talks to you from
several points of perception and thus succeeds in reaching its central message
across of non-duality, or the unity in diversity.
The author has obviously been exposed to several philosophies and religions
from across the world. His ideas run close to the ideas of non-duality carried
in the Upanishads and Sri Bhagavad Gita (The Song Divine), the teachings of Sri
Ramana Maharshi and Sai Baba etc. Readers who are steeped in believing a
specific religion may find some of the ideas revolutionary and disturbing.
In general the book has been edited very well. The few slips don't affect the
message. The photograph on the cover is really inviting and the printing
quality is good.
The book has gripped my attention and interest. I had to pick it up every day
and continue. This is the first book that I could read from beginning to end in
the space of about a week, after several months of health problems. As the
author writes, nothing is really random and I felt that the book came into my
hands at the right time.
I won't urge you to go and buy the book and read it. If you are ready, the book
will come to you.
Who is Venkateswara Swamy Swarna?
I am a book lover with wide ranging interests and would like to share my reviews about the books read. By education, I am a Physicist and a Metallurgist. I am a QA Professional, with interests in Human Resources and Corporate Communications too. Check out my website, www.freewebs.com/swamyreviews
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