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James Redfield (1) (1950–)

Author of The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure

For other authors named James Redfield, see the disambiguation page.

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About the Author

James Redfield is a writer. He was born on March 19, 1950 and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. Redfield majored in sociology at Auburn University and then received a Master's degree in counseling. Redfield spent 15 years working as a therapist helping abused adolescents. He published The Celestine show more Prophesy and it has turned into a spiritual guide for the New Age. Redfield was awarded the Medal of the Presidency of the Italian Senate in 1997. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by James Redfield

Het Celestijnse werkboek (1995) 11 copies
Las Nueve Revelaciones (1995) 6 copies
A zóna élménye (2001) 4 copies
O segredo de SHAMBHALA (2000) 4 copies
Expectant Universe (2001) 1 copy

Associated Works

Andy Lakey: Art, Angels, and Miracles (1996) — Foreword — 34 copies
The Celestine Prophecy [2006 film] (2006) — Producer — 20 copies

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archivomorero | 120 other reviews | May 21, 2023 |
This book connected with me in many areas. I have always believed in the energy that is us being the true power. We are made of all these living cells, each vibrating and living together to make us. Okay we all learned that in science class but what connection do we have with the world, everything. I really am not explaining this well. We pull energy from other living things, we can give energy to other living things, this books shows you how to do this in a mindful way. I see meditation and even prayer as pathways to share energies. Some of it was a little woo-woo out there for me to totally agree with but most of the book was an "ah ha" Many of the steps stuck with me. I catch myself draining and pull back, I feel more at peace. So there is that :D
The one this that made me knock one star off was the long stories. I get how it worked in to show the works in action but man, they were too long. IMHO
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TheYodamom | 120 other reviews | Apr 17, 2023 |
THE CELESTINE PROPHECY can be categorized as a self-improvement/find yourself book packaged up in a fictional wrapper so it is easier to stay interested in. The story follows the main character through his journey in Peru to discover and understand a lost manuscript. This manuscript is also being hunted and sought after by the government who wants to destroy it because it reveals truth and insight contrary to the teachings of the church and “society.” In the end the story line is used to promote metaphysical ideas to the reader in hopes of enlightening them.

Ultimately, this book was not my favorite. I really, wanted to like it more since so many of my friends loved it and had been urging me to read it. I think my dislike was more geared toward the writing style and story line because I found the insights that you learn about through the manuscript enjoyable and thought provoking. For example: (without spoiling too much) – We need to pay attention to coincidences because they are tiny miracles steering us toward the good life, that there is subtle energy that infuses all things (and we can see it) and there is an unconscious competition for energy that underlies all things. These are just three of the insights that I wish I could have just read independently of the story line and then sat with a good cup of coffee and company and discussed.

In conclusion, would I recommend this book? Maybe. Your desire to read it depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a typical edge of seat, your page turning story....probably not, the plot/story line was a little lack luster. If you want to read about some of the metaphysical ideas and how we are all connected and fit into this universe... pick up the book and then find a good friend to sit and discuss it with.
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