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

[Theresa Moffitt]

I thought the first part was poorly written, but Parts 2-4 seemed to be written by a different author or professionally edited. Anyone else see this? I'm still trying to decide what I think of it. Overall, I think I would give it 3 stars. Some of it was just out of my grasp and the concepts new to me.

I thought the exact same thing when I read the book. I thought part one was disjointed and choppy but I really enjoyed parts 2 through 4. I have it 3 out of 4 stars for that reason.

[Galesphere]

I agree with what some others have already commented. This success of this book depends on the type of person the reader is. If one is actually looking for spiritual enlightenment and is familiar with Haight's jargon, then the book could be very helpful and enjoyable. For someone like me, the book isn't quite as successful. It's not because I don't believe in spiritual enlightenment, I just don't have the kind of personality that suits this specific kind of journey.

However, the narration is inviting and welcoming, there are some humorous anecdotes, and the editing isn't too bad. It's just my personality that gets in the way of fully appreciating this book.

[eleanorthereader]

I read the book, wrote a review and gave it a 3 out of 4 stars. I liked what he had to say about the instability of the mind and how we can be fooled by what we see. It really made sense to look deeper at what I believe and why.

Because I am improving my eating, I liked his discussion on food and taking care of the body. However, the part about frying up
a grub worm and eating it was a bit much!

I found some of it hard to comprehend, and I tired of the word “isness”after awhile. I would say for those who like to read memoirs and spiritual material, I would recommend it. And like myself, take what resonates with the heart and leave the rest.

I like your mentality of "take what resonates with the heart and leave the rest." The book grew tiresome for me as his explanations seemed vague of his worldview. His insistence that this wasn't a belief system also frustrated me! Your comment reminds us to leave these negatives behind after finishing the book!

[Verna Coy]

I gave this book 3 out of 4 stars. Most of it was based on experience, which always counts for something. I don't think a person can truly trust a vision that is caused by hallucinogenic drugs though. In my opinion, that's a bad road to take. There were other inconsistencies about the book that led me to the overall impression that the instructor was still lost and searching. In the long run, that is why I only gave it 3 out of 4 stars in my final rating.

[topdan30]

I give it the perfect score. I liked the humor engrained within the text and the practical exercises the author had provided. I also appreciate the book's pristine editing and proofreading. Such an inspiring read!

Really? i didnt even know humor is present in this book. Thanks for this.

[topdan30]

I am yet to read this book. From the comment from people here, it will be a great book. let me go and start to i can give my own idea.

[topdan30]

I agree with what some others have already commented. This success of this book depends on the type of person the reader is. If one is actually looking for spiritual enlightenment and is familiar with Haight's jargon, then the book could be very helpful and enjoyable. For someone like me, the book isn't quite as successful. It's not because I don't believe in spiritual enlightenment, I just don't have the kind of personality that suits this specific kind of journey.

However, the narration is inviting and welcoming, there are some humorous anecdotes, and the editing isn't too bad. It's just my personality that gets in the way of fully appreciating this book.

This is sure true. Books gets to people based on who they are and what interest them

[cpru68]

I read the book, wrote a review and gave it a 3 out of 4 stars. I liked what he had to say about the instability of the mind and how we can be fooled by what we see. It really made sense to look deeper at what I believe and why.

Because I am improving my eating, I liked his discussion on food and taking care of the body. However, the part about frying up
a grub worm and eating it was a bit much!

I found some of it hard to comprehend, and I tired of the word “isness”after awhile. I would say for those who like to read memoirs and spiritual material, I would recommend it. And like myself, take what resonates with the heart and leave the rest.

I like your mentality of "take what resonates with the heart and leave the rest." The book grew tiresome for me as his explanations seemed vague of his worldview. His insistence that this wasn't a belief system also frustrated me! Your comment reminds us to leave these negatives behind after finishing the book!

I hear you about the frustrations. I find it interesting that before the book really got going, he said to let the “dust settle” if something doesn’t fit into your belief system. That’s not how I spiritually discern things. I believe I have (and we all do) something that lets us know when something isn’t right for us. I totally understand that childhood experiences and other life experiences can influence our thinking, but to not listen to that internal warning system to me is a disservice to our spirits. At any rate, I believe in acknowledging how something makes us feel, and if it’s frustrating, then that’s a sign for me that it isn’t a “fit”.

[maritzaalston]

Yes, I agree on a few points. "Isness" was hard to absorb. Every time the author used, it made me ask myself, why he chose that word. To tell the truth I never really got pass it at all.

The teacher I believe will constantly be learning, evolving and mastering so I did not find this off putting. I merely believe that to thoroughly master a skill a considerable investment has to be made. In the case of the teacher experience is the investment. This can be accumulated throughout a life time of visiting places and learning from others.

[Dragonsend]

I am currently reading this book. I am unsure what rating I will give the book. I enjoy one recurring theme throughout, that whenever he would become to focused on the minute details that he would lose ground on his path to spiritual enlightenment.

[Maggie_brown_0013]

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?

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the exercises and mindfulness that the author integrated into this story The thing I liked least was the wording of certain parts of the book.

[Muhammad Ibn Isah]

I was not interested at first, but as i pressed on to make some meanings out of its structure, i descorvered its richness in councel, wisdom and literature.

[Smiley 25]

I have been doing this meditation for a week or so. It seems much easier to do because it gives you something to concentrate on. You begin by focusing on one sense at a time. This is easier sometimes than sitting and just trying to clear your mind. I bounce back and forth. Doing the Warrior Meditation has already helped me expand my awareness outward a little more.

[Renu G]

My overall rating for this book is 3 out of 4 stars.

What I liked most:
How the author and his mentor try to experiment with hitting each other during meditation but are unable to do so.

What I disliked most:
There was nothing that I disliked enough to comment about it.

[sylviab98]

It's really not my genre, so I can't say that I absolutely enjoyed it. The humor made the book definitely better and the overall message to think about your own life and to evolve is nice.