Soul Prints: Your Path to Fulfillment

by Marc Gafni

A charismatic American philosopher living in Jerusalem, Marc Gafni has become an important voice on religion and spirituality through his enormously popular weekly television program; now, his universal message comes to America, fully realized, in his first book. Marc Gafni follows in the tradition of Rabbi Harold Kushner and Ram Dass, bringing wisdom to everyday experience and using spiritual stories to teach us how to live happier lives. The secret is to "live your story," and we do this by identifying our unique selves -- our "soul prints." Only then can we connect on a deeper level with the world and with those sharing it alongside us. Soul Prints speaks to all readers, regardless of religious beliefs or practices. Using the power of myth -- Biblical and folk -- and drawing on his own highs and lows, Gafni offers advice on how to overcome the obstacles of an increasingly disconnected world to form bonds based in truth and connections that begin with our true selves.

Genres: Spirituality

352 pages, Paperback

First published February 27, 2001

Reviews

[Shirley Freeman]

I wouldn't have read this on my own but it was a decent book for a small group discussion. It might be a bit too intense for a group that didn't already know each other pretty well. There are many good exercises designed to get the reader thinking more deeply about their life, goals and dreams. If I was more disciplined about actually doing the exercises, I would have gotten more from the book. He illustrates his ideas with many good stories. Some of the stuff in-between the stories was on a different plane than the one on which my brain operates, but I'm glad we read it.

[Joan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a wonderfully rich book on spirituality. However, I cringed at the inaccurate comments that the author made regarding Freud and psychoanalysis. A talented rabbi and philosopher does not an analyst make.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

You never know, you never know, you never know.

[Mary Nolan-Fesmire · Rating 4 out of 5]

very deep and thought provoking....took concentration to get through it.

[Terrell Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book to be read multiple times. Read by the author.

[Kym Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whilst I am not a religious person I enjoyed the tales from each of the major religious texts. If you're prepared to do the exercises as they pop up you'll get more out of it.

[Jerel Bonner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read, it helps one thing deeper about one's mission statement. Consider it a spiritual version of Covey's "Habit Two" "Begin with the End in Mind"

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading the stories that are woven into the learning.