Overall rating and opinion of "The Unbound Soul" by Richard L. Haight

Bluebird03 · Post by **Bluebird03** » 09 Mar 2019, 13:03

I loved the book and gave it a perfect 4 out of 4 stars. His writing made me feel as though as I were on the journey along with him. Also, I liked that he gave simple examples of his ideas and explained concepts thoroughly. There was nothing I disliked.

NuelUkah · Post by **NuelUkah** » 09 Mar 2019, 13:53

gali wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019, 00:25 This is a discussion topic for the March 2019 Book of the Month, The Unbound Soul: A Visionary Guide to Spiritual Transformation and Enlightenment by Richard L. Haight

What is your overall opinion of the book? What do you like most about it? What do you like least? Will you recommend the book to other people? Why or why not?

Please remember to add your actual rating using the book's page on Bookshelves.

I think this book is for intellectual readers who have began to be awakened spiritually. Otherwise, one may not understand the idea therein as it would be vague to their understanding. Well, what I liked most was Richard's encounter with Jesus Christ and Isness. Nothing changes a man as an encounter with The Eternal One. What I like least is Richard's negligence in mentioning Tim in his acknowledgement, considering how influential Tim was in Richard's life journey. Of course, I would recommend this book this book. I'd like others to have this inspirience and spiritual enlightenment.

Overall, I give it a 4 out of 4 stars.

sush_destiny · Post by **sush_destiny** » 09 Mar 2019, 16:22

The book was well written and the author had some very good ideas. However, i didn't always agree with his assessment and give his book 3 out of 4 stars.

GiannaS · Post by **GiannaS** » 09 Mar 2019, 18:54

I found that the real issue is not whether this book is well written. There is little question that it is. Instead, I should focus on this: Did I, the reader, connect with the author? Because every well-written book only succeeds if the author connects with the reader. Though I may not share his visions and life choice, I thought that Mr. Haight connected with me, the reader. Therefore, he succeeded.

Roxanne Thomas · Post by **Roxanne Thomas** » 09 Mar 2019, 20:46

I was really intrigued by the contents of the book. I also had to satisfy my curiosity by reading the resurrection story about Jesus found in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and comparing them.
Religion is a difficult subject to discuss, simply because there are so many, with its own beliefs and dos and don'ts. I personally do not believe in Religion and avoid discussing it but I however, do believe there is a God.
The Unbound Soul by Richard L.Haight is a well written book about his personal experience and promise to God. It connected with me and I enjoyed reading this book.

Tester013 · Post by **Tester013** » 10 Mar 2019, 09:16

I'd say that it's an interesting book, though I'd be cautious about replicating the author's ideas...

Dawud Adaviruku · Post by **Dawud Adaviruku** » 10 Mar 2019, 11:54

This is a helpful book with lots of ideas that are worth implementing in our lives. Overall, I will rate it 4 stars. This is on the grounds that I cherish the manner in which the author took as much time as necessary to strikingly depict his experiences while blending it with humor.

Aniza Butt · Post by **Aniza Butt** » 10 Mar 2019, 12:00

Haven't read it yet. Hope it would be a good read.

Untamed Blondie · Post by **Untamed Blondie** » 10 Mar 2019, 19:46

I would recommend this book for sure.

This was a guy who started out in life with having learning difficulties. He seemed friendship with different charatics then his own.
He found many mentors along the way to help him on his spiritual journey.
I often with I could find mentors along my life to help me understand a lot of things.
I did learn a few from this book, but still a lot of unanswered questions lurk around in my head.

onemorechap · Post by **onemorechap** » 11 Mar 2019, 05:52

Self help books aren't my thing that's why I am hesitant to read this. However I saw many of you saying it had a humourous approach that made it unique? So, would you recommend it to me, that I am not used to this genre, as a way to get into it? I never know how to start getting to know this book type

ObsessedBookNerd · Post by **ObsessedBookNerd** » 11 Mar 2019, 08:17

The book is not something that I would enjoy reading. I dislike the religious content in the book. I also don't like to read about spiritual enlightenment. I will pass on reading the whole book as I didn't enjoy reading the sample at all.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 11 Mar 2019, 14:48

kdstrack wrote: ↑06 Mar 2019, 12:56 I found the book to be well written with few spelling and grammar errors. Some of the content, though, was disturbing. The author describes how some of his practices open up a person to demon spirits. I felt this chapter should have contained a warning to readers to consider the consequences of his suggested practices before beginning to participate in such activities. He was able to determine what was happening and knew how to respond to the situation. Other readers might be too frightened or confused to know how to respond to the presence of evil spirits. I would not recommend this book to others.

This is true though in a way it will depend on whether believes in this or not. For me, I was able to read it just like any other book without developing too much attachments to these parts. The good thing is that the reader is cautioned now and then by the author.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 11 Mar 2019, 14:52

onemorechap wrote: ↑11 Mar 2019, 05:52 Self help books aren't my thing that's why I am hesitant to read this. However I saw many of you saying it had a humourous approach that made it unique? So, would you recommend it to me, that I am not used to this genre, as a way to get into it? I never know how to start getting to know this book type

I would most definitely and heartily recommend the book as long as you are able to take in teachings from across the major world religions. The book is quite easy to read and comprehend unlike several others in the same genre.

vishu · Post by **vishu** » 11 Mar 2019, 15:45

The author's journey was interesting to read. But some theories cited by him seemed vague and repetitive in nature.

DorcasToo · Post by **DorcasToo** » 12 Mar 2019, 01:24

Am thinking of giving it a 2 or 3 stars rating. I don't like the angle he takes with scriptures. Dissecting and replacing some words isn't refreshing. I also came across several errors while reading. But it's quite a descriptive book with some humour.