Dianetics by Ron L. Hubbard (1995, Paperback, Reissue)

Yes you may need a dictionary because this is not a Dick and Jane book. It is a how-to manual and I read it and applied it and watched it work. It was also written in 1950 when the average level of literacy was much higher than today. Just take any grade 12 textbook from that era and see what I mean. Actually, take any grade 8 textbook and compare. But the current edition of Dianetics has most words you'd need to look up defined at the bottom of each page so you can read straight through. I applied the technique and I saw the result. All the blather in the world won't change a single observation honestly made. I reccommend that you buy a current edition with a good glossary.

Ask many people who "specialize" in the field of the mind and most will tell you, one for one, that the mind can not be understood, and that the complexities go beyond human comprehension. This to me is bogus. Why should something of the human body be beyond comprehension if it's IN THE HUMAN BODY? Seems to me that they just haven't been able to figure it out, even with their tombs of data, and they just don't want others to think them unintelligent!

Dianetics gives you an insight to the human mind - much more than purely the physical! If you want to know about stress, unhappiness, irrationality and these "diseases" of depression, etc - you must read this book!!

Why mask the problem or cover it up when you can address the REAL reason the situation is happening - and do it all with out hypnosis or drugs (you know the ones with the list of side effects a mile long.)

Take it to heart that the key to understanding the text is definately with a good dictionary, but you can get through it. If you really are having a hard time, there is a visual guide - the DVD.

I found this book to be not only a lifesaver, but also very useful in helping others deal with THEIR life problems. I'm definately a better friend after reading and using Dianetics.

I insist that anyone considering to find out about this subject to take the chance. It might just rock your world.

The 1995 edition was a special anniversary hardcover with gold cover. Very nice. This book is not Scientology as Scientology was developed several years after this publication and is concerned with a different premise, which would be off-topic, per Review Tips. Aah, if more reviewers would follow these tips!

I have used Dianetics many years as well as exploring other self-help books and find Dianetics really gets to the root cause of psychosomatic ills and stress. Just get a couple of copies, sit with a friend and do the procedures together. That's what they did in the 1950s when this book was first released.

I decided to buy this one because of the new photographs, explanations of the Dianetics organizations today, and an updated glossary and index which made reading that much easier. Best book I've ever read that has cleared a lot of problems for myself and others. Buy it!

I've often been curious of the origin of the somewhat controversial religion: Scientology. I found this book to be very informative and interesting. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Long winded and painful to read. The author treats the reader as though they are totally devoid of any inteligence. Poorly writen and researched pseudo-science. Read only for comedy, debunking, or if you intent to limit your intelectual developement and brainwash yourself.

i like every thing about this book thnk you it was a good read hope to read more of his great books you should buy it also you wont regreat it aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa plus book...................................

You've read the testimonies of famous people like John Travolta, Kelly Preston, and Billy Sheehan who have said that this book is a life-changing book. I have to tell you that it is true. You won't be the same after you have read this book. It has been said that L. Ron Hubbard was a prophet, I can't agree with that statement more. A lot of the information in this book is common sense and it will change the way that you look at yourself and the people around you. Read this book, you will never be the same again.

I bought this book because I am reading it for a book club. Now, I am afriad eBay and Half.com are going to recommend things to me based on this purchase. So, on the the review.

This book is ABSOLUTELY NOT science! There is no place in a science book for terms like "almost," "seems," "perhaps," "wild guess," etc. When things are asserted as scientific fact, the words above have no place in the discourse. There are many, many examples of this throughout the book. In addition the author makes assertions as "scientific fact" with no proof or even explanation. It is extremely frustrating to read this as a person with a scientific education and background. I find it very hard to believe that anything in this book relating to the "science" of Dianetics is true or to be believed. There is nothing to convince the analytical person of the truth of any of the assertions.

Whether this book has helped anyone I cannot say. I will not speak to that. The first major sections of the book make becoming "A Clear" sound very desirable. However, to anyone who has an independent thought, it should sound like hogwash and/or a pipe dream.

The author is overly fixated on attempted abortion, something that may have been a problem in the first half of the 20th century in America but has ceased to be a serious issue in the 21st century. Keep in mind that this book was published in 1950!

I urge anyone who reads this book to take it from an analytical point of view and asses what you read carefully. Do not take what is presented here at face value.

Also, please also read this:

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Library/Shelf/la90/la90.html

I decided to buy it because scientology has very useful practicable beliefs. I however, found dianetics to be a watered down circular philosophy of what i read in science of survival, much more worth the effort. The book should have been shorter, it covered very little material.

Some educational materials are "user friendly". I'm not well educated, I'm not dumb either. I found this material difficult. While I like a challenge, some things are too frusterating to keep my interest. I haven't fully viewed the material. This appears to be for the well-educated and not for anybody else.