The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui

by Lillian Too

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng How to Apply the Secrets of Chinese Wisdom for Health, Wealth and Happiness, by Lillian Too Hardcover book published by Barnes & Noble, reprinted 1997

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Self Help, New Age, Interior Design, Home Improvement, Spirituality

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 25, 1996

About the author

Lillian Too is the world's bestselling feng shui author, selling millions of copies of her books worldwide. She is in constant demand as a consultant and lecturer; she possesses a Harvard MBA, and in her corporate days she was the first woman in Asia to head a bank. She was also the Chairman of a chain of department stores and boutique in Hong Kong until she retired to be a full-time writer. Presently, she runs her own publishing and investment companies.


[taken from book cover]

Reviews

[Es Everson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid bedside read. So interesting to see how much deeper Feng shui goes than the energy flow of a home

[Randi Annie Framnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorites. Beautiful pictures. Easy to catch the principles. Recommended for anybody who would like to learn about feng shui from a beginners perspective.

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice introduction into Feng Shui with very practical advice for all kinds of areas (office space, house location, room furniture/decoration)

[Rodeweeks · Rating 2 out of 5]

Classical superstition? But who am I to judge, I'm sure some people call me superstitious behind my back. Good book for those who have an interest in actually practicing it, although a bit old (personally did not like the pictures much). Few things I did not know about Feng Shui such as that more than one Chinese religion had an influence on the development and that it is not only focused on interior design but also on the outside and position of your house...

[Patty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh. If Feng Shui really worked I'd be rich - the only thing that I really get out of Feng Shui is how to arrange furniture better. I used to be an interior design student, so I usually stuck to Feng Shui for placement tips.

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of all the books on Feng Shui I've read, this one is the easiest to use if you're trying to improve the Feng Shui of your new house, your office, or a particular room. The book begins with a brief history of feng shui and how it originated in sensible house-siting and positioning in terms of the sun, the wind, and the rain. I found that particularly interesting; most of the feng shui basic insights come from a very sensible, practical perspective of environmental positioning.

[Lukas Christensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and certainly very helpful if you believe in all that stuff. Personally I am bit weirded out by the fact that they tell you exactly what size your desktop should be and where everything including your entire house should be placed and what side it should face in order to... “fulfil Feng Shui.”

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not practical.

[Ryan Kreft · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do not put the bed under the window

[Nicole Pearce · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is only potentially useful if you have plans on building your own house. Otherwise, it’s only somewhat interesting.

[Emily Wang · Rating 3 out of 5]

a weird book to try to read through. good for a google search type thing ex - what placement is good for x. or what does x mean in feng shui

[Helen · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of many similar books on Feng Shui, that includes activating sectors. I would recommend if get it, then together with "Complete Idiot Guide to Feng Shui", much more complex book, that describes specifics of the books like this, in my understanding.

Too much history and theory, too little practical applications, and even those that were given are useless for me. Like at p. 80, if the toilet is located in the wrong place, stop using it, immediately. Huh?

It seems that it was more catered to the people who are planning to build a perfect lucky house, with all means for that, and those who, again, have all the means to change place or living for much better at will, but not for the rest of us.

Overall, very typical book on Feng Shui, to get the general impression and feel of it and pick up this and that for implementing.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I checked this out from my library for some decorating ideas, but that was only a small part of it. Most of the book goes into theory about why Feng Shui works and how to use it. I was pretty confused until I got to the chapters on how to apply the theory. That's when if finally started to come together.

Although I don't really believe most of the theory - it sounds too much like astrology to me - I did find some good decorating tips. I appreciated the ideas about softening corners, arranging furniture to allow a good 'flow', and balancing colors and textures. I came away better educated about Feng Shui, and the illustrations are beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good, thorough introduction to Feng Shui.

[Roberto Bovina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book I've read about feng shui and Chinese ancient philosophies in general. Written in a simple way to understand, full of figures. Since then, I've embraced this kind of mentality, I firmly believe it, I've searched for more information about the zodiac (I'm not usually the kind of person who follows blindly a religion as any philosophy or science) and the influence of the year on the different areas of the home. But as a first step, I think it is a good book, not too difficult, for beginners.

[Virginia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good choice for someone who, like me, never read a Feng Shui book and wanted to learn about authentic Chinese Feng Shui. Since creating good Feng Shui usually also creates nice aesthetics, I'm certainly going to put some things into practice. My main goal is to create a comfortable and attractive home, and I'll consider it a bonus if doing so directs a little more good luck into my life.

[Justin Fraxi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't really get feng shui. I borrowed this from one of my mom's co-workers years ago, and it's an interesting idea I might have to study further at some point. As an environmentally sensitive person, I definitely understand the value of pleasing arrangements. I just remember that I was with her until she started saying that I shouldn't have bookshelves in my bedroom because they shoot poison arrows at me, or something.

[michelle]

I like Feng Shui. It works for me. The same things that I don't like about my house, or that made me feel uncomfortable, are the items that need to be corrected according to Feng Shui principles! Make little changes and wait-the idea is balance!

[Carolina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful

[Paty Mtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

its very clear, very neat.. you shoul try to follow.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hmmmm

[Martha Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are looking for a nice guide to introduce you to the foundations of Feng Shui this is a good book to start with.