Book Reviews and Recommendations by Annalee Rose

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HOW TO Meet and Work with Spirit Guides
Ted Andrews.
ISBN: 0875420087 
I have this book and found it one of the most simple but effective little books around on the subject of getting in touch with Spirit Guides, Angels etc. 
Highly recommended.
Ask Your Angels
Alma Daniel, Timothy Wyllie, Andrew Ramer.
ISBN: 0345363582 
This book book goes in to Angels in detail, the hierarchy, the history etc and offers 'lessons' in how to contact Angels. 
Recommended.
Principles of Shamanism
Leo Rutherford MA.
ISBN: 0722533217
A small, easy to read book on Shamanism. An excellent 'beginners guide'. 
Highly recommended.
Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders : Modern Magic for Everyday Life
Patricia Telesco.
ISBN: 0895948036 
I think this book is particularly good because Telesco tries to make the ingredients of the spells the most easy to obtain, everyday kind of things. No need to go hunting for newts or bats! 
Highly recommended.
The Art of Dreaming
Carlos Castaneda.
ISBN: 006092554X
I've read all of Castenada's work and continue to re-read it. Whether you take his work literally or metaphorically, the books are fascinating accounts of Canstenadas work with the Shaman Nagual 'Don Juan'.
The Fragrant Mind 
Valerie Ann Worwood.
ISBN: 1880032910
I have a well thumbed copy of this book and never stop referring to it. There are hundreds of blends to choose from, for all sorts of emotional troubles like stress, anxiety, depression. Aromatherapy oils can be used to enhance or create moods.
Highly recommended book.
The Bloodline of the Holy Grail.
Laurence Gardner
ISBN: 1852308702
A fascinating 'alternative' account of how Jesus lived and died. Totally blasphemous if you believe in the virgin birth, and the resurrection of Jesus! Well researched and well argued, it really gives you a lot to think about. 
Recommended
Essential Oils
Susan Curtis
ISBN: 1854104136 
My copy of this book is getting tatty as I refer to it such a lot. Susan Curtis has condensed what can be an overwhelming amount of information in to easy to handle bite size pieces, yet she manages to not leave anything out. I highly recommen this book for anyone interested in using aromatherapy oils.
Journey to Freedom
Leslie Kenton.
ISBN: 0722537220
This book offers a 'course' in Shamanism. If you haven't the time or money to attend workshops, this is the next best thing.
Recommended.
Healing with Gemstones and Crystals
Diane Stein
ISBN: 0895948311 
This book provides a guide to healing the body, mind and spirit with the aid of gemstones and crystals. Practicioners as well as beginners will find a wealth of information and instruction on every page. The only thing it lacks is colour photo's of the stones themselves, though they are described accurately. 
Recommended.
Wheels of Life - A User's Guide to the Chakra System.
Anodea Judith
ISBN 0875423205
This is again a book I have been working my way through slowly, with renewed interest recently. It has given me insight, assistance, knowledge, peace, understanding and a yearning for more knowledge.

Recommended by Phil Turner

Conversations With God
Book 1 ISBN 0399142789
Book 2 ISBN 1571740562
Book 3 ISBN 1571741038
Friendship With God
Neale Donald Walsch
 ISBN 0399145419
The titles of these books put me off buying them for a couple of years, I thought they would be coming from the traditional Catholic tradition. How wrong I was, they are the kind of books that really change your life and make you want to buy every one you care about a copy, in fact that is exactly what I've been doing!
Every question you've ever formed in your head about God, Life, the Universe is answered here in an easy to read, down to earth humorous style. It doesn't even matter if Walsch made it all up, it all still makes perfectly good sense and offers a lot of comfort for those on the 'path' to a more spiritual life. I would go as far as to say that these books can have a profound effect on the way you've lived your life so far. 
Key To The Sacred Pattern
By Henry Lincoln
 ISBN 0312214847
Some thirty years ago, Henry Lincoln first learnt about a strange mystery set in the tiny French village of Rennes-Le-Chateau where a secretive and flamboyant priest, Berenger Sauniere, became fabulously rich after finding some ancient documents in his church. 
This is the story of how Henry Lincoln spent the next twenty years or so trying to uncover the truth behind the rumours of 'buried  treasure'.
Insight Meditation
By Joseph Goldstein
 ISBN 1564559068
This book is basically a book on Buddhism, but is written so that the 'Western Mind' can get to grips with some of the more mind bending aspects of this Eastern Religion. Even if you aren't specifically interested in following the Buddhist path, it would still be a beneficial read, for like its title suggests, it teaches ways of meditating and of practising, that would benefit anyone.

I found the writing flowed easily and I read the book in a day or two. It is available on Amazon.com
Recommended by Annalee Rose - avebury_surfer@highstream.com

The Power of Now.
By Ekhart Tolle
ISBN 1577311523
This is one of those books that you want to give to all your friends and relatives. I have a lending copy which is well and truly battered, and my own copy in case my lending one doesn't come back! The basic 'message' of this book is, as the title suggests, about keeping your awareness in the 'now moment'. This simple concept yields amazing results and anyone can do it, you don't have to have any spiritual belief or religious faith. This book is a very easy read, I read it all in one sitting, and have reread it many times. Its quite a cheap book too, about £8 in or less if purchased from Amazon.com - I highly recommend one of my favourite books of all time.

Recommended by Annalee Rose - avebury_surfer@highstream.com

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