Escaping the Prison of the Intellect: A Journey from Here to Here

From Library Journal As the best-selling author of several books on longevity, physician Chopra here ponders the big questions of life as he challenges listeners to open their minds to new ways of thinking. Escaping the Prison of the Intellect explores the ways in which we perceive our existence through our physical bodies (whimsically referred to as "skin encapsulated egos"), our position in time, and others' perceptions. Chopra neatly ties in ideas of such thinkers as Nietzsche and T.S. Eliot. Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds is comprised mainly of Chopra reading from the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu text of spiritual concepts or yogas. Chopra's introduction focuses on the universality of language among all living things and its power to influence and heal. The conversational tone used by the eminently articulate author adds an intimate quality that is further enhanced by exotic Indian music. The excellent technical quality, however, cannot overcome the limited appeal of the subject matter. An optional purchase for most collections.Susan McCaffrey, Legg Middle Sch. Lib., Coldwater, Mich.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description The author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind speaks to the deepest concerns of human existence and offers essential guidance for life's journey, demonstrating how to avoid mistaking the images of reality for reality itself.