Who's reading "A New Earth"?

[MaryKLady]

This is Oprah's new book club selection. I must confess I've not read any of the others but was drawn to read this. If you too are reading it, what are your thoughts?

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Just started it and making it thru very slowly. I am on Ch. 2, reading about "ownership".

I find myself perplexed, even disagreeing with his statements about it.

Of course maybe it will become clearer as I continue to read, but my thought about ownership now is that he discounts legacies, the creation of family, etc...

While "things" may not be "who you are" of course, it can hold you to a certain standard if that makes any sense.

Or I could be going crazy reading this.

 

[MaryKLady]

I find myself perplexed,...

I've gotten through chapter 4. I've heard all this stuff before. I keep hoping for a pearl of wisdom the further I get.

 

[KarenB]

I kept "toying" with the idea of getting this, but I chose not to. I need something more practical such as the "little stress book." I like to find out what I can do right now.

Karen

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I've gotten through chapter 4. I've heard all this stuff before. I keep hoping for a pearl of wisdom the further I get.

I know what you mean.

I already identify with this type of belief system, it is part of my DNA I think.

However I have been looking into Buddism as a result of this. So if anything that is something. I am still on Chap 2. I read a 1-2 pages a day and think about it.