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Entangled in Darkness: Seeking the Light
Come on an epic journey into the heart of healing with one of today's foremost masters In "Journey into Healing," noted teacher, healer, and "NY Times" bestselling author Deborah King takes you on the adventure of a lifetime--around the globe and into the inner sanctums of the planet's most powerful and prolific healing traditions. Delve into mysterious modalities where "miracles" not only occur but are often commonplace, and understand why millions each year seek out these particular people and sites. With Deborah as your guide, you'll learn to speak the language of unconditional love--the source of all true healing. Through her tremendous wisdom and rare insight, Deborah will help you uncover what these age-old yet cutting-edge spiritual techniques have to teach "you" about your inherent capabilities and how you can use them to heal.Among those you'll travel with Deborah to meet are John of God, the legendary psychic surgeon of Brazil; West Africa's Malidoma Some, whose teachings about reconciliation with the ancestors can facilitate personal and collective healing; the "visionaries" of Medjugorje, who for more than 30 years have been receiving apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, who emphasizes compassion as the way to a happy life.The final destination of this adventure, however, is none other than your own heart. "Journey into Healing" will open the door to the infinite possibilities awaiting you on your path to heal."This book has been impressed by Deborah with the Energy of the Ages. By holding the book in your hands, you too are the recipient of this universal vibration of boundless love."
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192 pages, Hardcover
First published July 2, 2012
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December 29, 2013
Entangled in Darkness: Seeking the Light by Deborah King describes the work of energy healer Deborah King, and encourages others to bravely look at where the darkness in one's own path can be transformed by walking in the light. Besides the confidence with which the author relates to the reader about her own spiritual growth and experiences healing, the book has some valuable advice about avoiding those that would take our energy over, robbing us of our own power to heal.
I was hoping that Entangled in Darkness would deal in a straight forward manner about the darkness we bring onto ourselves through the choices we make. However, instead it offers some frightening descriptions about possession in the forefront. Having had no previous experience with the work of Deborah King, I was not sure what to make of her beliefs.
The part of this book I would most like to share with others, even one as young as my teenaged daughter is Mrs.King's strong recommendation to regularly meditate and pray. She is a good storyteller, and like some people you meet and just enjoy hearing about their opinions on life, she works this area admirably.
I struggled to read the first half of this book, but was able to read the final seventy pages quite readily. I believe that this book might have been helped if an important detail about the author's life was disclosed early on rather than within the final summary. She captures the reader with her first chapter describing in part her early career and battle with cancer. By the end, in which she gives an outline of how to manage the whole mind-body connection in seven steps, she then makes an admission about her bipolar diagnosis in college which first lead her onto a spiritual path. Although that admission, for me, made the presentation of the facts backward, I still do not doubt her ability to clear people of dark energies.
I acknowledge that I received this book for Hay House in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of this book.
I was hoping that Entangled in Darkness would deal in a straight forward manner about the darkness we bring onto ourselves through the choices we make. However, instead it offers some frightening descriptions about possession in the forefront. Having had no previous experience with the work of Deborah King, I was not sure what to make of her beliefs.
The part of this book I would most like to share with others, even one as young as my teenaged daughter is Mrs.King's strong recommendation to regularly meditate and pray. She is a good storyteller, and like some people you meet and just enjoy hearing about their opinions on life, she works this area admirably.
I struggled to read the first half of this book, but was able to read the final seventy pages quite readily. I believe that this book might have been helped if an important detail about the author's life was disclosed early on rather than within the final summary. She captures the reader with her first chapter describing in part her early career and battle with cancer. By the end, in which she gives an outline of how to manage the whole mind-body connection in seven steps, she then makes an admission about her bipolar diagnosis in college which first lead her onto a spiritual path. Although that admission, for me, made the presentation of the facts backward, I still do not doubt her ability to clear people of dark energies.
I acknowledge that I received this book for Hay House in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of this book.
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December 15, 2020With all due respect, it upset me when I read Deborah’s definitions/explanations of "psychic attack" in her book, Entangled in Darkness..."
What she defines and describes are NOT psychic attacks, these emanate from HUMANS. They are simply bottled up anger, resentment, negativity and coming out as a tantrum or attack on someone or others.
“Psychic” indicates it is NOT from humans, they are from DECEASED entities that have attached to humans and they create havoc and pain, negativity, diseases, problems, etc., in the host's life and body... that is why they’re called “PSYCHIC” attacks.
Deborah’s are NOT. The ones she describes can be remedied with counselors, therapists who deal with the things she describes.
“Psychic attacks” need to be dealt with by trained and knowledgeable “spiritual” therapists/healers and spiritual releasement experts.
This makes me doubt that I can believe anything she writes or tries to teach and it amazes me that so many of her followers are uninformed to the point that they do believe anything that is said in this book. Not surprising since most people are so ignorant and gullible and so in need of guidance that they will follow anyone or anything and raise someone who is a SELF-proclaimed “expert” to an undeserved lofty position.
I've had my own AMAZING paranormal experiences and I have an extensive library of paranormal books on the subjects of psychic phenomena, attachments, etc. from the TRUE masters, like Dr. William Baldwin and Dr. S. Modhi, among many others. I am certain they all would validate my comments here regarding Ms. King’s very incorrect "definitions."
What she defines and describes are NOT psychic attacks, these emanate from HUMANS. They are simply bottled up anger, resentment, negativity and coming out as a tantrum or attack on someone or others.
“Psychic” indicates it is NOT from humans, they are from DECEASED entities that have attached to humans and they create havoc and pain, negativity, diseases, problems, etc., in the host's life and body... that is why they’re called “PSYCHIC” attacks.
Deborah’s are NOT. The ones she describes can be remedied with counselors, therapists who deal with the things she describes.
“Psychic attacks” need to be dealt with by trained and knowledgeable “spiritual” therapists/healers and spiritual releasement experts.
This makes me doubt that I can believe anything she writes or tries to teach and it amazes me that so many of her followers are uninformed to the point that they do believe anything that is said in this book. Not surprising since most people are so ignorant and gullible and so in need of guidance that they will follow anyone or anything and raise someone who is a SELF-proclaimed “expert” to an undeserved lofty position.
I've had my own AMAZING paranormal experiences and I have an extensive library of paranormal books on the subjects of psychic phenomena, attachments, etc. from the TRUE masters, like Dr. William Baldwin and Dr. S. Modhi, among many others. I am certain they all would validate my comments here regarding Ms. King’s very incorrect "definitions."
September 6, 2017
This is a really good book. At first wasn't sure how it was going to be. Has many good thought processes we can all do.
October 5, 2020
Emotionally relatable. I cried tears of sorrow and tears of joy. Well-written.
July 13, 2016
This is the first book by Deborah King that I have read so I was really looking forward to receiving this title. There is a lot of hype around the author right now and it caught my interest. Deborah is former attorney that abandoned the corporate world to find her calling as a Spiritual Teacher and Master Healer. This book deals with the delicate balance between Light and Dark that we all face as we journey towards spiritual enlightenment. Deborah speaks from her personal experience as she has conquered alcohol and drug abuse and the fallout from an abusive childhood. I did find the book a bit repetitive and believe it could be edited to about half its pages. Some of the topics covered are The Forces of Darkness, Possession and Falling from Grace. The author gives tips on staying in Light thru nutrition, sleep, nature, meditation and consciousness practices, companionship, protecting your mind from darkness and laughter. To me this was the best part of the book. This book is a good read for beginners and novices in spiritual practice. Adepts may find it too repetitive. I do intend to read other titles by this author.
FTC disclosure: I received my copy from Hay House for review purposes and was not financially compensated for this review. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
FTC disclosure: I received my copy from Hay House for review purposes and was not financially compensated for this review. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
January 31, 2016
This book centers on the spiritual journey that each individual must take, moving ever closer to the light. This light might be "God," "Source," or some other higher being or calling. In fact, light is an apt analogy, given what those who have near-death experiences describe...a bright and shiny light. In terms of day-to-day living, this is akin to becoming a better person (moving toward the light) vs. succumbing to weakness (the darkness).
Of course, life's path is uneven, even rocky, but hopefully on a trajectory toward goodness and light. For most of us, striving to be a better person is something we're not always conscious of or focused on. This book addresses the ways in which we can move closer to our goals and ideals, while being a happier person in the meantime.
The book definitely ramps up from its perhaps not so encouraging beginning. The darkness is heavy, even to read about. By the end of the book, things are positively singing along, which makes the book worth sticking with, even if early on, there may be the temptation to put it down. There is real solid advice in the last chapter, for example.
It's a short book, but there is plenty worth considering (and try to adapt to your own life's journey). Included, although not necessarily needed, are some color photos of some of the author's travels to sacred places.
Of course, life's path is uneven, even rocky, but hopefully on a trajectory toward goodness and light. For most of us, striving to be a better person is something we're not always conscious of or focused on. This book addresses the ways in which we can move closer to our goals and ideals, while being a happier person in the meantime.
The book definitely ramps up from its perhaps not so encouraging beginning. The darkness is heavy, even to read about. By the end of the book, things are positively singing along, which makes the book worth sticking with, even if early on, there may be the temptation to put it down. There is real solid advice in the last chapter, for example.
It's a short book, but there is plenty worth considering (and try to adapt to your own life's journey). Included, although not necessarily needed, are some color photos of some of the author's travels to sacred places.
April 21, 2016
I was so disappointed in this book. She talks about the realm I'm interested in, the one we all seemed to forget about as soon as we had electricity: the soul, the light, the dark forces, and when I saw she'd been a lawyer I was hoping for an intelligent rational discussion, but no, it's the usual outpouring of emotion, stories, feelings personal experience. Nothing is referenced. I looked up one or two points and was able to verify them, but I think the author should provide the links.
Why does nobody rational and well-educated examine this area? It seems to me to be too important to leave to faith and muddle.
One theory I have is that the 'dark forces' are parasites similar to a virus or bacteria and that part of their predatory toolbox is in a mechanism or device or camouflage which means we can't think about them. Why can't hedge warblers see that they are feeding cuckoos and not their own chicks? The concept exists in nature. At some level we know they exist, but we only seem able to examine them though literature, which is where, I, as an English teacher, began to notice how often the theme of energy parasites is discussed, from Wuthering Heights to Dr Who.
Why does nobody rational and well-educated examine this area? It seems to me to be too important to leave to faith and muddle.
One theory I have is that the 'dark forces' are parasites similar to a virus or bacteria and that part of their predatory toolbox is in a mechanism or device or camouflage which means we can't think about them. Why can't hedge warblers see that they are feeding cuckoos and not their own chicks? The concept exists in nature. At some level we know they exist, but we only seem able to examine them though literature, which is where, I, as an English teacher, began to notice how often the theme of energy parasites is discussed, from Wuthering Heights to Dr Who.
January 6, 2014
Heard a lot about the book, a lot of hype on author, but it does not deliver in any way. She is nasty about her clients, putting them all down, and looking at them as pure evil.
I would not call her a healer by any means. 1/3 of the book she used just to attack other very respected spiritual leaders, implying everyone bad, evil, except for her.
This woman has NO respect for anyone and a total ego maniac. She studied with Indigenous Shamans, yet credits none of them for her findings. The problem I have, is that she is not authentic in her work as a healer and has no business talking as an expert.
Worse yet, she steals all the informations from the Natives, and does not Honor any of them in doing so. This book has no heart or soul whatsoever. There is NOTHING inspiring about this book.
I would not call her a healer by any means. 1/3 of the book she used just to attack other very respected spiritual leaders, implying everyone bad, evil, except for her.
This woman has NO respect for anyone and a total ego maniac. She studied with Indigenous Shamans, yet credits none of them for her findings. The problem I have, is that she is not authentic in her work as a healer and has no business talking as an expert.
Worse yet, she steals all the informations from the Natives, and does not Honor any of them in doing so. This book has no heart or soul whatsoever. There is NOTHING inspiring about this book.
January 19, 2017
A lot of the book is dedicated to the author's opinions and judgements of other modalities, spiritual teachers as well as clients and how her ways differ (and are often better) to others.
There is a sense of separation in that book between light and darkness, good and evil, what the author does and what others do. The book focuses a lot more on darkness than it does on the light.
You won't find a great deal of practical tools to help you integrate your darker side, nor will you find much spiritual wisdom but it's somewhat an entertaining read.
It could be a good read for anyone who is new to the topic of darkness and spirituality and anyone who is curious about Deborah's personal experiences dealing with darkness.
There is a sense of separation in that book between light and darkness, good and evil, what the author does and what others do. The book focuses a lot more on darkness than it does on the light.
You won't find a great deal of practical tools to help you integrate your darker side, nor will you find much spiritual wisdom but it's somewhat an entertaining read.
It could be a good read for anyone who is new to the topic of darkness and spirituality and anyone who is curious about Deborah's personal experiences dealing with darkness.
January 6, 2014
Heard a lot about the book, a lot of hype on author, but it does not deliver in any way. She is nasty about her clients, putting them down, and looking at them as pure evil.
I would not call her a healer by any means. She 1/3 of the book attacking other very respected spiritual leaders, implying everyone bad, evil, ext except for her.
Everything Deborah talks about, from healing to highly respected Spiritual leaders, gurus, teachers, she slams, and insults everyone. This woman has NO respect for anyone and a total ego maniac.
There is NOTHING inspiring about this superficial book.
I would not call her a healer by any means. She 1/3 of the book attacking other very respected spiritual leaders, implying everyone bad, evil, ext except for her.
Everything Deborah talks about, from healing to highly respected Spiritual leaders, gurus, teachers, she slams, and insults everyone. This woman has NO respect for anyone and a total ego maniac.
There is NOTHING inspiring about this superficial book.
September 29, 2014
I enjoyed this book and feel she has a lot of wisdom to share. However, as a lightworker I like to focus on the light not the darkness. I understand that everyone has a dark side and we certainly need to avoid the manipulation of the ego. It's especially important if you are a healer or spiritual leader to keep the ego in check.
July 7, 2013
I will posting a review on my blog soon.
March 6, 2014
I was expecting a self-help book. Sadly, it was about the authors experiences. Not too valuable to me.
December 31, 2015
I saw this women and she is amazing the real deal. Her book of course is every bit as excellent as she is it.
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