Mind Tricks: Ancient and Modern

Wooden Books

by Steven Saunders

A journey through some of the most fascinating and effective tricks of the mind. From the earliest times, we have known and applied the ancient adage "It's all in the mind." Internationally recognized self-development master Steven Saunders presents a compendium of more than four thousand years of unbelievable memory tricks, phobia cures, and much more―from how Vedic astronomers remembered long numbers and how ancient Greeks dealt with angry customers to how to accelerate your healing processes. With clear examples adapting ancient techniques for the modern world, and illustrated throughout with humorous graphics, this book can change your life.

Genres: Psychology

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Χριστίνα Κασσεσιάν · Rating 3 out of 5]

A tiny book full of unusual ideas on how to deal with awkward situations. It triggers you to search further into wisdom that comes from ancient civilizations, religions, and several kinds of different cultures. Some ideas sound a bit unrealistic, while others can be applied easily in everyday life. Despite the fact that this book was intended to be read by youngsters, the language used is much more complex. At least this is what I get from the Greek translation of it. I enjoyed the illustrations, and the overall sense of humor. It was a good, enjoyable, (not as) easy read.

[Emma · Rating 1 out of 5]

So, I stopped reading this book when it suggested making a pact with the spirit of the great mosquito might alleviate my allergies. What a load of horse crap.

I'm not sure who this book was intended for. It seems aimed at children but the language is way too complex and it doesn't go into enough depth for adults. A lot of its mystical garbage. There's a bit of decent psychology under there but not enough to make the book worth reading. I wish I could get my money and time back.

[Kjersti]

Not really something for me... It was a bit too spiritual on some chapters.

[Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very light, quick read introducing the exotic and ancient powers of the mind with some modern interpretation and fantastic illustrations to mix.