Review of The New Tao

[Annabell Samuel]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The New Tao" by Brent Braten.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, tao is "the unconditional and unknowable source and guiding principle of all reality as conceived by Taoists." I had to do this before I even started reading this book. I needed to have an idea of what I was about to read. I think "The New Tao: An Introduction to The New Paradigm's Core Philosophy" by Brent Braten offers much more than what I found when I researched Taoism.

In this book, the author takes readers through a philosophical and spiritual journey that he hopes will culminate in readers thinking for themselves. He argues that this is the level of enlightenment that many supposed religious and political leaders do not want their followers to attain. He lays the foundation of this short book with Nikola Tesla's quote: "If you want to understand the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration." How do we attain this level of thinking and living? Find out in this book.

First, I applaud the author for making this book a short and quick read. The truth is that philosophical and spiritual books can be boring to read. Sometimes, the things the authors say go right over the readers' heads. When they become long, it can be tiring to read them. This book was so short that I finished it in a few hours. Meanwhile, the shortness in length did not water down the quality and depth of insight readers would get from the book. This is a philosophical book with a difference.

I like that the author was both candid and respectful. He was honest with the reader about the consequences of following what he taught in this book. This was how the author put it: "We, as of this writing, are entering into dark times, my friends. If you want to be allowed to think for yourself, then I highly recommend you prepare yourself for some extremely difficult encounters. You may even have to go into hiding if you upset the wrong people." This statement shows that for every choice, there can be some consequences. However, the author shows how rewarding it can be to ascend to the level where you can think for yourself. I also liked that the author left the decision of who to follow to the reader. In this way, the author respected the reader's right to choose.

This book can help you attain a level of spirituality. However, it is not necessarily religious. Even though the author extracted examples and stories from some religious texts, it was for the purpose of driving his points home. For instance, he used the story of David and Goliath to show how "The Principle of Perspective" can be put into practical use. I meditated on the lesson drawn from that story some hours after reading. The author put it this way: "The moral of this story, when used in this way, is that no matter how smart or wise someone thinks they are, they do not have all of the answers."

I found nothing to dislike about this book. Therefore, I rate it five out of five stars. I recommend it to anyone seeking to ascend to the level of actually thinking for themselves and taking full responsibility for their life.

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[Areena David]

This is a book specifically for those seeking expansion in philosophical and spiritual thinking. It is recommended for individuals pursuing personal growth and independent thinking, and those interested in deeper understanding of concepts of energy, frequency, and vibration, as well as for those exploring meanings of life and philosophy beyond traditional frameworks.

[Sandre Lamar]

This book is a great read.

[Liam Patel]

Well, I reckon this here book "The New Tao: An Introduction to The New Paradigm's Core Philosophy" by Brent Braten sounds mighty interestin'. The reviewer seemed to think it was a short and quick read, which is always a plus for me. They mentioned that it wasn't like them boring philosophical books that go over yer head, but had deep insights packed in. That's right up my alley!

The author seems upfront and honest about the consequences of following their teachings, but also respectful of the reader's right to choose. They use examples from religious texts, but the book ain't necessarily religious, just spiritual. I like that approach, keepin' an open mind and all.

Overall, this book sounds like a winner. I'd give it a five out of five stars based on what I just read. I reckon I'll be addin' it to my readin' list. Y'all should check it out too! Evocative prose, painted vivid pictures in my mind.

[Boring Pigeon]

Based on the review, "The New Tao: An Introduction to The New Paradigm's Core Philosophy" by Brent Braten seems to be a thought-provoking and insightful read. The author takes readers on a spiritual and philosophical journey, encouraging them to think for themselves and reach a higher level of enlightenment. The book is praised for being a short and quick read, while still offering depth and quality. The author's candidness and respect towards the readers' choices is also appreciated. Overall, the reviewer rates the book five out of five stars. Engaging dialogue, propelled the story forward.