Review of Going The Other Way ...from a Society Gone Mad

[Caroline Anne Richmond]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Going The Other Way ...from a Society Gone Mad" by Pete DeJong.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Going the Other Way from a Society Gone Mad by Pete DeJong has a unique perspective on healthcare and societal systems that have disempowered us. The book is suitable for adult readers interested in alternative ideas towards healthcare and lifestyle.

Suffering abuse from the age of 4, the author carried trauma. This trauma presented itself by hindering relationships and causing a lack of direction. Through literature that resonated strongly with him and re-parenting himself, the author began a journey of enlightenment, joy, and love. Meditation and dynamic meditation became essential on this journey, combined with an understanding of Eastern philosophy. Principles of Buddhism, Taoism, and regenerative sex enabled the author to remove the splinter in the mind and become his doctor. The author advocates for us all to be our doctors as the healthcare system is working against us by managing pain and symptoms with toxic pharmaceuticals. Institutionalised religion has demonised the body by encouraging shame and guilt. Religion and another five matrix systems have created control and disempowerment in society. The book encourages a people’s health care system by combining Eastern medicine, osteopathy, meditation, a healthy diet, and organic farming practices.

This book provides bold statements about society. Politics and money regulate healthcare and large organisations like the World Health Organisation. The book is hard-hitting and contains information that is unsettling and can potentially cause anxiety in the readers. Although the book seems well-researched, it is hard to know how many facts are truths. In some hands, the information could be dangerous to readers who may decide to turn their backs on traditional health care due to taking the content as facts. The book offers excellent advice on alternative medical therapies, but I believe a more integrated approach to healthcare is advantageous, where the East and West combine. Blaming religion for demonising bodies and sex is a predominant theme in the book that connects to shortcomings in healthcare. These ideas are thought-provoking, but I couldn't make all the connections. I particularly enjoyed a segment about a friend who was suffering from congestive heart failure and received an assumed death sentence. A trip to Mexico and an immersion into yoga and swimming relieved the symptoms, and he recovered. I found it hard to believe that anyone would be so lucky to reverse such a serious illness without medication and the expertise of medical staff. I loved the approaches to living with gratitude and adopting a healthy lifestyle with beneficial therapies. I also believe that the role of medical institutions is equally as important.

I enjoyed the writing style. The author writes intelligently and with feelings. I admire the depth of research and the author’s passion to spread his message. I particularly enjoyed the snippets of his life that he has shared in the book. Painful memories and healing give inspiration to all readers carrying trauma. I enjoyed learning about Ayurveda and the Koshas, the energetic layers of your body that surround your soul, and I found the idea of regenerative sex enlightening. The book comprises guidance and information on many alternatives to traditional Western medicine.

The book is professionally edited well. The descriptions of alternative therapies are fantastic. I loved the deep understanding the author has of true enlightenment. I particularly enjoyed the personal aspects and the author’s story. I found some of the content extreme and could potentially cause fear and mistrust in doctors and healthcare institutions that are genuinely trying to help people. Because I found the connections difficult and had some reservations about the content, I give the book 4 out of 5 stars.

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Going The Other Way ...from a Society Gone Mad
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[Shaniz Tobiaz]

This a very good review, and the book seems to be very interesting. Its a must read for me.

[Pearl Flourish]

Sounds like a thought-provoking read with some bold claims about healthcare and society. I like the focus on personal healing and alternative therapies, but it seems like some of the ideas might be a bit extreme or hard to verify. Definitely an interesting perspective, though

[George Bastem]

It sounds like a thought-provoking read with a strong personal journey and deep dive into alternative healing. While some ideas may feel extreme, the blend of personal experience, Eastern philosophy, and holistic health practices makes for an interesting perspective on wellness and self-empowerment.