Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
After selling more than five million copies of his previous book, Ruiz (The Four Agreements) follows up his succinct and instructive manual of clear principles and matter-of-fact advice for living with a much more diffuse volume. What Ruiz's legions of fans will make of this multifaceted mythology that reads like an extended dream sequence is a fair question. Will they savor the complicated truths this self-described shaman discovered during a nine-week coma following his 2002 heart attack, or will they turn away from his nuanced exploration of wisdom's many forms? There's a lot to chew on, as Ruiz switches between the parable-filled inward journey he took during his coma, his mother's impressions of joining him there in that dream-state, and straightforward memories of family and students. Mirrors are a recurring theme in Ruiz's work, and many images present a duality tailored to challenge "your entire belief system." Readers might find it difficult to follow Ruiz's winding road to the truth, but will come away from this book with a deeper understanding of life's complexities. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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