Synopsis
During the mid-12th century, an encyclopedic text by the Arabic writer Abu Bakr al-Razi, the "Sirr al-‘asrar," became influential in Western thought through a popular Latin translation entitled "Secretum secretorum" (Secret of the Secrets). Deepak Chopra's THE BOOK OF SECRETS, to be clear, is not an English translation of the "Secretum," but rather a remarkably concise and convincing argument in favor of the Buddhist concept that our being is inseparable from all existence. Using demonstrations of the body's modes of intelligence at work at the cellular level, and the daylight-sensitive interaction of hormones in a butterfly's cocoon, Chopra illustrates the ways that the energy of an organism is bound up with the energy of its environment.These processes, in turn, guide his advice on improving our lives and our world. It may be wholly coincidental that the "Secretum" also contains a singular account of a unified science; or it may be that, like its medieval namesake, THE BOOK OF SECRETS will popularize Eastern wisdom and inspire change in current Western scientific paradigms.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2004-09-28 | | Series: | CHOPRA, DEEPAK |
| Size | | Length: | 270 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 7.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.5 in | | Weight: | 20.0 oz |
Publisher's Note
Every life is a book of secrets, ready to be opened. The secret of perfect love is found there, along with the secrets of healing, compassion, faith, and the most elusive one of all: who we really are. We are still mysteries to ourselves, despite the proximity of these answers, and what we most long to know remains lodged deep inside.
We all want to know how to find a soul mate, what career would be most fulfilling, how to live a life with meaning, and how to teach our children well. We are looking for a personal breakthrough, a turning point, a revelation that brings with it new meaning. The Book of Secrets--a crystalline distillation of insights and wisdom accumulated over the lifetime of one of the great spiritual thinkers of our time--provides an exquisite new tool for achieving just that.
Because answers to the questions at the center of life are counterintuitive, they are often hidden from view, sequestered from our everyday gaze. In his ongoing quest to elevate our experience, bestselling author Deepak Chopra has isolated fifteen secrets that drive the narrative of this inspiring book--and of our lives. From "The World Is in You" and "What You Seek, You Already Are" to "Evil Is Not Your Enemy" and "You Are Truly Free When You Are Not a Person," The Book of Secrets is rich with insights, a priceless treasure that can transport us beyond change to transformation, and from there to a sacred place where we can savor the nectar of enlightenment.
"The Book of Secrets is the finest and most profound of Deepak Chopra’s books to date. Want the answers to the secrets of life? Let me recommend that you start right here." -- Ken Wilber, author of A Brief History of Everything
Industry Reviews
"Chopra pushes his readers to do hard spiritual work in this thoughtful and thought-provoking book."
Publishers Weekly (09/06/2004)
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