he did the most for me at the time i was ready for what he had to say.

i also really like Don Miguel Ruiz

and recognize a lot of the names on the list.

Also, the visionary artist, Alex Gray, is represented

I've never read any of Zukav's books. I know I've heard him talk on the radio, though, and liked what I heard. There are just too many books I need to read

started my journey so when i picked up his books i had already started using the words he was, and understood what he was saying. everything fell into place sweetly.

And it's priced $0.21 less than the paperback version

I'll probably still get it. I just will be happy when publishers realize that electronic versions of books don't need to sell for the same price as the print copies. Either that, or the authors finally realize they can buy the rights back from their publishers, sell even more copies for less and still make more off the sale

Sorry for the rant. Stuff like that makes me pause and ponder more about buying a copy, no matter how helpful the content.

i got the paperback. i dont know how much it is. i bought it this christmas for my son.

i like cheap, too. over 700 books on my kindle and i have spent over 60 bucks or so.

I don't know how to make the "cent" symbol

The paperback is priced at $11.20 and the Kindle version at $10.99. I know from reading the story about the collusion between Apple and five of the "Big Six" publishers that this is probably an example of where the publishers are still setting the price and Amazon can't change it.

If you haven't ever seen it, there's a writer and blogger that has written extensively on this subject (publishers and ebooks) that I recommend. A Newbie's Guide to Publishing

I'm not a very fast reader, not to mention that I am working on a novel as well, and then spend too much time on DU when I should be writing So, I don't have very many books on my Kindle. I'd be very happy if some of the spiritual books I like were available as I use them often for references. In the case of at least one of them, I would be willing to spend a little more. I don't know if I'd spend 60 bucks on an eBook though...

try to pick up at the library. but i am surprised the kindle books cost so much. for the new release anyway. i thought the would be cheaper than stores.

anyway... i hear ya.

except when I want to use it for quiet writing time, and they're closed! We need 24-hour libraries!

I'll go take a look at the Houston Public Library's site and see if they have a copy. Thanks for the reminder

That makes it real easy. They know me there. They will hold a new book if they know I read the author. Also, since you have a kindle, there are books you can get over the kindle. Doubt zukav would be one. Just a heads up.

I checked the HPL site and they have two physical copies, neither at the library branches I use. So, I'll have to get one transferred. I'll do that tomorrow, when I'm getting a new library card. Seems my 13-year old card is rather out of date

in helping me get to this advanced age. One other who meant a lot was David Viscott.

but I don't think I ever heard his show, if it was syndicated. Considering his background (and intent) I'm glad he was able to help you

and was not thrilled with all I found.
I read his book "The Language of Feelings" and I read it at a time in my life when it helped me make decisions that furthered my life monumentally. I give him the credit for putting the words in front of me at the right time.

I never knew there was a radio show.

as a reference! Thanks for another thread 'rescue' Kentauros!

It was getting pissed on, so it needed rescuing toot suite!!

I was a little surprised that while Ken Wilbur made the list (even the top ten), neither Bishop John Shelby Spong or Richard Smoley made it. I'm not a Christian, but I think they're both great thinkers. I guess they just aren't searched as much as the others.

Eckhart Tolle. IMO, he's the real deal. His message is sophisticated yet he delivers it without a trace of ego. It's almost as if he's receiving a transmission from on high. I do believe he's in samadhi constantly. He's always laughing at the absurdity of our discursive thoughts. Some of the others are nice and I like to read their books and listen to their tapes, but they strike me as more self-help than transcendant teachings. I see that Gangaji is not on the list. She's great and I love Byron Katie.

has to do with how it's partially based on who is the most popular in Internet searches. So, while there are many other individuals worthy of the list, if they aren't being searched as often, then they don't make it into the top 100.

I suspect that if many of them were polled to list their top tens and others, then that list would change dramatically. Anyone up to the task?

... is the person who stands out for me, probably due to my own experiences during the part of my life when I needed to go another step.

I am glad she's still listed. Frankly, I'm unsure of many of these names, but Louise ... All is WELL with my world...

that I can't pick just one

I am thankful that Louise Hay started HayHouse Publishing, and then the online radio station. Otherwise, I haven't ever read her books, though I know many have been inspired and helped by her, like yourself

Thanks, kentaurs!

First, thanks from me, too, Kentauros, for rescuing these posts.

A couple names I consider noteworthy are Carolyn Myss, Lynne McTaggert, and Graham Hancock.

But Phillip Berg? Would that be attn'y Phillip Berg? I shudder if it is.

Will be interesting to research some of the names I'm not familiar with. Thanks to everyone for their comments on the thread.



Cher

I would guess not, since it's a list of those people that are considered very spiritual, and not just an evangelist. Does the attorney version fall into that category? I don't know anything about him, so I can't say.

And you're welcome for the thanks of the rescue I do wade into the sometimes cesspool of Religion to find these gems, without having to actually comment there