Monday, April 5, 2010

"In Search of Paradise" -- A Book Review

Since the early days of history, mankind has searched for a pathway to higher realms, sometimes through complicated rituals and unnecessary restrictions, but few individuals have truly been able to undo the earthly chains keeping them bound to what they believe to be their undisputed reality.

I remember people singing along when Belinda Carlisle released the song "Heaven is a Place on Earth," but once the radio was turned off, most went back to the taught notion that Heaven is indeed a hard place to get to, and one must endure unpleasant earthly trials before finally walking through the pearly gates at the end of the life journey.

Within "In Search of Paradise," Dr. Robert E. McGinnis offers a new approach to get on the path to eternal bliss, and he teaches that when it comes to entering heavenly realms, now is as good a time as any – death doesn’t mark the beginning of our glorious passage to the awaited reward, but a conscious decision to change our perception of daily life certainly does.

With a good dose of higher wisdom gently interwoven through the soft layers of personal experience and careful observation, Dr. McGinnis delivers his thought-provoking suggestions in the smooth and delightful style of a storyteller mindful of scientific and universal laws, and he won’t fail to delight anyone who is fortunate enough to stumble upon his work.

"In search of Paradise" is a dishful of food for thought readers won’t get enough of, and it is of no surprise to me that previous editions have sparked new awareness for several decades. I honestly believe that it will continue to enlighten readers for many more decades to come.

A truly inspiring and heartfelt book for anyone willing to accept that Heaven can indeed be a place on earth.