Customer Reviews
excellent tool for self growth and exploraion 
2008-07-20
As an EFT practitioner, I find this book a great tool to work towards self acceptance and the acceptance of others.
Useful stuff 
2008-05-11
I'm reading this book in the light of a comparison with the literature on positive psychology. I know I need to spend some more time studying what the latter is saying, but I think it is easy for people to get the message from it that you don't need to look at your weaknesses. Even if this is a misinterpretation of positive psychology, Ford is a good corrective. I think looking at your weaknesses is important.
I liked the image of the golden buddha encased in clay.
The other comparison I had in mind while reading this book is the messages that emanate from "The Secret" and similar books. It seems to me that the message many people get from such books is that good things come magically, in response to a belief in a positive affirmation. May the doors always be open to magic and miracles. But I don't think life is as simple as this, and as humans it is sheer vanity to think that something will come true simply because we want it to.
I like what Ford is saying. I think she has a keen sense of the distinction between the material and the spiritual. The quest is to become what we may be. I also like the way she has written her book. It's a nice balance of story, explanation and application.
Major breakthroughs with this book! 2008-04-09
Wow, I didn't know I'd get so much out of this book. I can't put it down. I've had a some major shifts occur and new understanding of myself and others. It's intense and incredible valuable... priceless knowledge.
A must-read-book 2008-02-25
A very close friend of mine bought this book for me, and I must admit that I couldn't thank him enough since it's such an amazing book to read! Each and every one of us has our own dark side that has keeps us from moving forward and making important changes in our lives...by reading this book, it will help us finding our own self, loving every aspect of it and accept ourselves just they way we are...from there on, we could then change to someone that we're supposed to (who we really want to be), not what we've been told to be
This book changed my life... 2008-01-20
This book is like a work-book for life. I don't think that I would be as happy with myself and my life it I had not found this book. It was loaned to my by a friend and it changed my life. This book has helped me work through so many things in my life. I think that everyone should read this book.
Good! 2007-10-21
An expert on the "dark side" sheds light on the aspects of the selves that readers unconsciously (or consciously) hide or deny--those dark qualities that are buried along the way to becoming "good people"--which can be the source of strength and joy when recognized and reconciled.
The Dark Side of the Light Chasers - Debbie Ford 2007-05-26
This book will help you "find" yourself. A very useable aide in self-enlightenment. Does what it says it can.
WOW! 2007-05-12
I've read hundreds of self help books. This one is straight forward, courageous and at times a bit brutal. I'll admit that sometimes she suggests things I didn't want to face in myself. I was especially taken with her open honesty about her prejudices, which she didn't believe she had. Out of all self-help books I've read, this is in my top 5 if you want to transform your life into something more whole and more powerful than anything you've known.
Applicable from the first page 2007-01-18
This book is a very practical guide to accepting yourself rather than trying to change yourself. It is very user friendly and easy to read and understand. You can either use it as a "handbook" for how to be "whole" or as a way to enhance your qualities in your spritual life. It can easily be read several times. There are exercises to do that you may want to do immediately or return to when you have a different level of understanding of the book. I highly recommend it.
Life Changing! 2007-01-03
If you were allowed only one self help book, this is the one. Start this book with an open mind if you want to change your life for the better.
So many of my questions were answered with this book. Be aware of the big mirror that will appear before you and embrace it. This book will peel away layers of feelings and emotions you never knew you had. Follow this book and your life will change. I've read a lot of books in my day and this one really digs deep and leads you to a more peaceful and calm life.
You will find the power of forgiveness is really huge.
