Beyond The Secret: The Definitive Unauthorized Guide to The Secret
by: Alexandra Bruce
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The Secret is the biggest book since The Purpose Driven Life. Based on a best-selling documentary film of the same name, it presents the "Law of Attraction," which, according to the tagline, "has traveled through centuries to reach you." By synthesizing "how to get rich" ideas from classic self-help books by Wallace D. Wattles (The Science of Getting Rich), Napoleon Hill (Think and Grow Rich!), and Charles Haanel (The Master Key System) with twenty-five modern-day self-improvement gurus like Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, Michael Bernard Beckwith, James Ray, Lisa Nichols, and Joe Vitale, author Rhonda Byrne and her team have created an almost alchemically rich and compelling promise.
They claim that "The Secret" was discovered by such historical luminaries as Plato, da Vinci, Galileo, Napoleon, Hugo, Beethoven, Newton, Edison, and Einstein; that "The Secret" has existed in fragments in religions, philosophies, and oral traditions for centuries . . . but only now has it all been put together. "The Secret is everything you have dreamed of . . . and is beyond your wildest dreams," trumpet the marketing materials. Could it really be true, or is it just a new spin on the very old (and decidedly not secret) "the power of positive thinking" wedded to "ask and you shall receive"?
Alexandra Bruce goes behind the scenes to investigate the phenomenon, from its roots in Australia to the sales bonanza that has seen creator Rhonda Byrne become the most successful debut author in memory. Bruce takes a hard but fair look at the "teachers" featured in The Secret and the "Law of Attraction" that is the central theme. To truly understand the significance of The Secret, perspective is needed. Beyond The Secret delivers that and much more.
The Secret is the biggest book since The Purpose Driven Life. Based on a best-selling documentary film of the same name, it presents the "Law of Attraction," which, according to the tagline, "has traveled through centuries to reach you." By synthesizing "how to get rich" ideas from classic self-help books by Wallace D. Wattles (The Science of Getting Rich), Napoleon Hill (Think and Grow Rich!), and Charles Haanel (The Master Key System) with twenty-five modern-day self-improvement gurus like Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, Michael Bernard Beckwith, James Ray, Lisa Nichols, and Joe Vitale, author Rhonda Byrne and her team have created an almost alchemically rich and compelling promise.
They claim that "The Secret" was discovered by such historical luminaries as Plato, da Vinci, Galileo, Napoleon, Hugo, Beethoven, Newton, Edison, and Einstein; that "The Secret" has existed in fragments in religions, philosophies, and oral traditions for centuries . . . but only now has it all been put together. "The Secret is everything you have dreamed of . . . and is beyond your wildest dreams," trumpet the marketing materials. Could it really be true, or is it just a new spin on the very old (and decidedly not secret) "the power of positive thinking" wedded to "ask and you shall receive"?
Alexandra Bruce goes behind the scenes to investigate the phenomenon, from its roots in Australia to the sales bonanza that has seen creator Rhonda Byrne become the most successful debut author in memory. Bruce takes a hard but fair look at the "teachers" featured in The Secret and the "Law of Attraction" that is the central theme. To truly understand the significance of The Secret, perspective is needed. Beyond The Secret delivers that and much more.
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- Beyond Secret
I was disappointed in this book, did not have enough information, that I thought it would have.
There are better books, save your money.
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- Beyond the Secret, the secrets behind the secret
This is an extremely well written and fascinating study of the many teachers and gurus that went into the making of the secret.
what is even more inspirational is the actual story of how the secret got made from it's grass roots beginning to the tipping point superseller it became.
I definatley will explore some of these teachers and workshops on my own after reading this book. How can you go wrong?
Great work Ms. Bruce.An Excellent read; I will highly recommend it.
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Rating: - Really Great Book!!!
Alexandra Bruce wrote a really great companion book here!I think anyone who has read The Secret must buy this book!
Rating: - You Can't Really Understand 'The Secret' Without This Book
Let's face it, "The Secret" is an interesting movie and book, but Rhonda Byrne, the director/author, is a newbie when it comes to the new thought movement. Alexandra Bruce provides the historical context for 'The Secret' and explains the philosophy of the key people whose work Rhonda used in making her film.
After you read this book, watch "The Secret" again and you'll be amazed how much more you get from it. Highly recommended!
- Beyond SecretI was disappointed in this book, did not have enough information, that I thought it would have.
There are better books, save your money.
- Beyond the Secret, the secrets behind the secretThis is an extremely well written and fascinating study of the many teachers and gurus that went into the making of the secret.
what is even more inspirational is the actual story of how the secret got made from it's grass roots beginning to the tipping point superseller it became.
I definatley will explore some of these teachers and workshops on my own after reading this book. How can you go wrong?
Great work Ms. Bruce.An Excellent read; I will highly recommend it.
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- Really Great Book!!!Alexandra Bruce wrote a really great companion book here!I think anyone who has read The Secret must buy this book!
- You Can't Really Understand 'The Secret' Without This BookLet's face it, "The Secret" is an interesting movie and book, but Rhonda Byrne, the director/author, is a newbie when it comes to the new thought movement. Alexandra Bruce provides the historical context for 'The Secret' and explains the philosophy of the key people whose work Rhonda used in making her film.
After you read this book, watch "The Secret" again and you'll be amazed how much more you get from it. Highly recommended!
