A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose Reviews


by Eckhart Tolle



Overall 4 star rating4.12 of 5 (by 17 users)



A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose Review Summary

Author Eckhart Tolle offers up his personal brand of enlightenment in A New Earth-Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Presupposing that most of our miseries are related to our ego-driven life styles Tolle theorizes that we can make our stay on Mother Earth a more pleasant experience by living "in the now". Not aligned with any particular religion, Tolle teaches we don't have to suffer and can have peace in our lives by following his straightforward methods. Many love his writings because "it's his way of PRESENTING the information in such a SIMPLE, easy to understand format that delights the inner self." and his spiritual guidance is presented in a way that "It is a book that sets you to thinking in a new way and opens your eyes, your heart and your ego.". Not everyone who read will fall in love with or even accept his teachings. By a majority, though, reviewers found A New Earth-Awakening to Your Life's Purpose, readable and enlightening.
53% of people rated A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose as 5 stars
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12% of people rated A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose as 2 stars
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APR
28
2008
This is a book for anyone who is ready to see the world in a new light to read. This gives all different views and very interesting theories on life and death. I believe it changed my life for the better and is something that I do not go for a day without thinking about. This is something that you really... review »
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Arroyo Grande, CA
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MAY
3
2008
I really looked forward to trying a book with a discussion on a web.  But it didn't work well.  I had trouble with my computer keeping up with the viewing, so I had to read the book on my own & use the workbooks.   I really wanted to get it, but just couldn't.  I read you might not get it at first,... review »
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Glen Burnie, MD
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APR
23
2008

Eckhart Tolle has long been a FAVORITE inspirational teacher of mine since "The Power of Now."  I hope that the many who have found this work inspiring will later read or listen to "The Power of Now."  However, this book is MORE enchanting if you've read or listened that one FIRST then read his latest book "A New Earth."  For me, A New Earth was more of a refresher and not really NEW.  Many of the concepts were already taught in The Power of Now.  If this is your first Tolle, then many on the seekers path will find this refreshing and will more likely feel that Eckhart has helped to escalate...

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reviewer 2008 Contributor
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Frisco, TX



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reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, character-lover, avid reader, read for fun, reading Oprah's picks, chronic book buyer, a sci-fi buff

MAR
3
2008

If you have read "The Power of Now" you must read this book also.  Anyone on the path to spiritual enlightenment would benefit from reading this book.  In the end its not just about finding the "essential" you, but helping the world to awaken to it's purpose.

As quoted from the back cover

"With his bestselling spiritual guide "The Power of Now," Eckhart Tolle inspired milions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived "in the now."  In "A New Earth," Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending your ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal...

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Dsrtblooms
Yucca Valley, CA



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an avid reader, Likes to be entertained, interested in wellness, health conscious, into random knowledge, seeking intelligent reads

APR
28
2008
 Some people will love this book and some will think it foolish.  It opened my eyes to why I do some things that I didn't understand.  He calls it an awakening and in a way I guess it is.  I never thought that much about my ego before.  My hubby and I sometimes argue to get in the last word and that is our ego's.  I didn't think about what it taught children to watch their parents arguing.  I knew it wasn't good but I didn't realise to what depth.  It is a book that sets you to thinking in a new way and opens your eyes, your heart and your ego.  We can all learn from it.  I had read his... review »
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justme58
Bradley, IL



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reading non-fiction, Every day computer user, listening to books on tape, enlighten, uplifted, an online shopper, a comparison shopper, value conscious

MAR
30
2008
i have  read, and listen to this book over and over again, i also am in the class
oprah has goning , and i still want more this is so interesting and it really works.
this is the best book i have ever read it is so enlightening, and uplifting like eckhart said
if your ready you will understand this book, if your not ready this book won't mean any
thing to you. just to get rid of the ego base and the pain body, and live with peace
is the best thing that ever happen to me and i really want evey one else to be free.
this world would be the best place if we all would awaken to our life's purpose.
its worth...
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jackiev56
Phoenix, AZ



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chronic book buyer, avid reader

JUN
22
2008
Read this book. Change your life. Eckhart Tolle is a genius. I felt my life shifting with every word on every page. He had me in tears at some points with the truth about myself pouring out of the pages of that book. I could read and reread that book over and over. I bought his other books and had the same experience.

He's right. You need to be ready for his words. If not, the book will mean nothing to you. Like many, I am very grateful for him, his books, and his humble approach towards life.

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lalalalalovely
Wesley Chapel, FL



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reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, an avid reader, re-reading the classics, a sci-fi buff, into romance novels

SEP
4
2008
    As a fan of self improvement books, I'm always looking for more reads that will help me grow as a person. After reading, "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle, I found the major self-growth aid I didn't even know I was looking for! Okay, I do watch episodes of Oprah that I find relative to me, but I don't necessarily follow the Oprah Book Club. In fact, this was the first of her picks that I read. Before the suggestion, I was stagnet in my life and was looking for something to help me move forward. This book did the trick. I found myself reading, highlighting, taking notes, marking pages that... review »
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5 star rating
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cmohr80
Running Springs, CA



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AUG
26
2008

I thought reading "A New Earth" and participating in the class online was one of the most enriching, enlightening experiences of my life.  All throughout my life I have often felt like an "outcast"; like I didn't quite fit in with any particular "group" of people...but this book allowed me to see there was a purpose to my life and showed me how to get beyond many of my life's past difficulties. 

I have never in my life read anything or heard a discussion that showed me that there was a "purpose" for me in this world.  But not just for me...it's not really about me...there is a purpose for...

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5 star rating
2008 Contributor
clopara
Burlington, WA



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reading Oprah's picks

MAR
3
2009

Of course if Oprah says to read it, America Does. I found this book taking me a long time to read.  I tried to absorb each chapter and apply the message to my every day life. 

I liked the printable work sheets available on line at Oprah's website.  I could work at my pace and think about things before listening to the broadcast.

Although I didn't agree with a lot of his beliefs or teachings or outlook on many things, I did find it helpful in certain aspects of my life.  I would recommend reading this book with an open mind.  It is someone else's view on life and the things that happen and how...

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3 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
joyoccdec
Sarver, PA



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APR
28
2008
As a big fan of getting in touch with my inner self, I was swept up in the Oprah buzz on this book and couldn't wait to get it.  Decided to buy the audio version so I could listen to it on my Ipod whenever I had a spare moment.  I have to say that the author should not have narrated this audio book himself, his heavily accented voice is monotonous and boring, and the book's contents are presented in a very guilt-inducing way.  Instead of feeling uplifted and enlightened, after every chapter I felt inadequate and even depressed.  I got through about half of the 5-disc set and gave up, and have... review »
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2 star rating
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Kellygil
Bastrop, TX



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JUL
28
2008
This book is an awesome read, if you are ready to work on yourself as a being of the world. It can be a difficult journey, reading the material, but if you get bits and pieces as you go, and find yourself going "yeah", it is the beginning of the journey.

A great assistant is the workbooks from Oprah's website. It is too bad it wasn't included in the book.

You really have to live in the present to see the real benefits of this book.

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4 star rating
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aestheticchaos
Sunnyvale, CA



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reading non-fiction, married, a fan of clever plots, a woman

APR
29
2008

I wish I could say that I enjoyed this book but I can't.  This average woman just could not wrap her head around it.  In keeping with the works of Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer I find them to be too "heady" for my brain to understand.  I may try again someday and hope that my ADD won't kick back in. 


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2 star rating
legnets54
Toledo, OH



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reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, avid reader, reading Oprah's picks, a PC User, always online

MAR
11
2008
I am thoroughly enjoying this book! It can be a bit dense at times and I find it's best if I read it in bits at a time but I've tagged a bunch of pages to go back and reread later. I will be reading more of his books.
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4 star rating
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biskinner
Broomfield, CO



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MAY
4
2008
I visited my psychiatrist and he has recommended this book to me. So far i've read a small amount and i must say I LIKE IT.
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3 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
taraxx
Reading, PA



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