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By Brent Haskell - The Other Voice: A Companion to the Text of The Course Chapters 1 (1998-06-16) [Paperback]
In a time when the search for meaning, but more so the search for a lasting inner peace, is escalating almost daily, there exists the need for pillars of solidarity to rise above the myriad voices each claiming its possession of the truth. A COURSE IN MIRACLES , which continues to impact the world with its timeless wisdom, stands as one such pillar. THE OTHER VOICE was given as a companion to A COURSE IN MIRACLES. As with the previous book, JOURNEY BEYOND WORDS , which has touched and changed thousands of lives around the world, this volume was received all in auditory form from a source who identifies himself as Jeshua--and as the author of A COURSE IN MIRACLES. This new material further clarifies and simplifies the teachings of the Course, many of which have remained difficult for students, advanced or novice, to understand and apply. But perhaps more importantly, herein can be found insights that will take the reader to new and exciting levels in the experience of the truth of the Course. Most of all, THE OTHER VOICE is designed to bring us ever closer to the constant awareness of our innermost guide. For it is in hearing and following its voice that we discover the meaning we seek. But beyond that, it is in learning to truly listen and follow that voice that we avail ourselves of a peace that the world is helpless to destroy. Whoever enters these pages will encounter profound yet remarkably practical teachings that offer themselves as a vehicle to a unshakable inner peace.
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October 5, 2012
A Review Of “JOURNEY BEYOND WORDS” and “THE OTHER VOICE” authored by Brent Haskell Ph.D., D.O.
I first began studying “A Course In Miracles” (ACIM or the Course) some 20 years ago. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Brent Haskell came to San Jose, CA to give a week-end seminar. I was introduced to his first book, “JOURNEY BEYOND WORDS”, which was channeled to him from Jeshua (Jesus) and is totally Jeshua's text, not that of Brent. As it is geared to the lessons in ACIM, I found it extremely valuable to my understanding of them and the Course itself. Here Jeshua explains the Course in much simpler, everyday terminology. His explanations and teachings in the Course itself are much deeper and often difficult to get a hold onto at the first readings.
HOWEVER, this book, and his second one (infra) should, IN NO WAY, be used as a substitute for working through the Course material. It is best used as an adjunct to it. Jeshua had a reason for setting out the text of the Course as He did. To not read the actual ACIM material would be losing a lot of the essence of its philosophy and truly cheating oneself. But "JOURNEY" and its companion book, "THE OTHER VOICE", which is geared to the first half of the text material, acts more like a classroom teacher to help one understand, more easily, what is being said. Much better than “Cliff Notes”, but still no substitute for the actual Course material.
Sadly, for some unknown reason, the third book, (which was channeled to and through Brent) geared to the second half of the text, was never published. To this day, I have never found an explanation for that. As for the first two, I still refer to them quite often, even now. They are beat up, marked up, torn and taped together, but still ever so helpful, some 20 years later. For 20+ years, I have been/am a continuing student of ACIM, having taught classes in it, spoken at seminars and given individual talks to groups, as well as, having done/am doing some writing on it. These 2 books by Dr. Haskell are a very worthwhile investment for anyone truly serious about studying and understanding A Course In Miracles, especially if you are just starting to study it.
Tom Schoenhofer J.D.
October 1, 2012
I first began studying “A Course In Miracles” (ACIM or the Course) some 20 years ago. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Brent Haskell came to San Jose, CA to give a week-end seminar. I was introduced to his first book, “JOURNEY BEYOND WORDS”, which was channeled to him from Jeshua (Jesus) and is totally Jeshua's text, not that of Brent. As it is geared to the lessons in ACIM, I found it extremely valuable to my understanding of them and the Course itself. Here Jeshua explains the Course in much simpler, everyday terminology. His explanations and teachings in the Course itself are much deeper and often difficult to get a hold onto at the first readings.
HOWEVER, this book, and his second one (infra) should, IN NO WAY, be used as a substitute for working through the Course material. It is best used as an adjunct to it. Jeshua had a reason for setting out the text of the Course as He did. To not read the actual ACIM material would be losing a lot of the essence of its philosophy and truly cheating oneself. But "JOURNEY" and its companion book, "THE OTHER VOICE", which is geared to the first half of the text material, acts more like a classroom teacher to help one understand, more easily, what is being said. Much better than “Cliff Notes”, but still no substitute for the actual Course material.
Sadly, for some unknown reason, the third book, (which was channeled to and through Brent) geared to the second half of the text, was never published. To this day, I have never found an explanation for that. As for the first two, I still refer to them quite often, even now. They are beat up, marked up, torn and taped together, but still ever so helpful, some 20 years later. For 20+ years, I have been/am a continuing student of ACIM, having taught classes in it, spoken at seminars and given individual talks to groups, as well as, having done/am doing some writing on it. These 2 books by Dr. Haskell are a very worthwhile investment for anyone truly serious about studying and understanding A Course In Miracles, especially if you are just starting to study it.
Tom Schoenhofer J.D.
October 1, 2012
March 31, 2023
The most life impacting book I have ever read!!! (and I read about a book a week) I will read this book over and over and over until the day I decide to leave this Physical illusion and perhaps go onto another one
December 4, 2020
A voice of great Spiritual clarity in the tradition of ACIM.
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March 9, 2010This, along with Brent Haskell's other channeled book, Journey Beyond Words, is an ethereal interpretation of the teachings of A Course in Miracles.
February 12, 2015
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