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The Big Book of the Soul: Our Many Lives As Holographic Aspects of the Source Paperback – December 15, 2008

by Ian Lawton (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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There is persuasive evidence from near-death and out-of-body experiences that the physical brain is merely the instrument through which our soul consciousness expresses itself in the physical world. There is equally persuasive evidence from children and adults who spontaneously remember past lives, and from past-life and interlife regression, that we are individual souls who reincarnate to experience and grow. A careful analysis of skeptics' arguments in each of these areas of research proves in most cases just how reductionist, and in fact illogical, they are. Nevertheless not all the evidence put forward by believers stands up, and careful discrimination is required. Such a balanced and in-depth critique of both sides of the argument is rare if not unique. Equally unique is the accompanying collation and comparison of the interlife regression research of a number of pioneering psychologists. But what of the idea that 'we are all One', which is the universal message of all transcendental experiences? Can it be squared with the idea of the individual, reincarnating soul, or is this merely an 'illusion' in itself? Perhaps the answer lies in a theory of total elegance and simplicity... that of 'the Holographic Soul'.
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    330 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Rational Spirituality Pr
  4. Publication date
    December 15, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0954917634
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0954917630
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After reading this book, I will be recommending it to my students. It is one that intellectuals need not be ashamed of having on their shelves. And I predict that the author's proposal of a holographic model of the soul will be one of the most important concepts of our time. --Hans TenDam, pioneering regression therapist and author of Exploring Reincarnation

I predict that the author's proposal of a holographic model of the soul will be one of the most important concepts of our time. --Hans TenDam, pioneering regression therapist and author of Exploring Reincarnation

This book is filled with thorough reviews of research and thoughtful analysis of its implications. It makes a significant contribution to the field. I recommend it highly. --Jim Tucker, University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies and author of Life Before Life

About the Author

Ian Lawton is a spiritual philosopher, and the architect of Rational Spirituality and the idea of the holographic soul.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rational Spirituality Pr; 2nd edition (December 15, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0954917634
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0954917630
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Ian Lawton

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Ian was born in 1959. Formerly an accountant, sales exec, business and IT consultant and avid bike and car racer, in his mid-thirties he changed tack completely to become a writer-researcher specialising in ancient history and, more recently, spiritual philosophy. His first two books, "Giza: The Truth" and "Genesis Unveiled", sold over 30,000 copies worldwide.

In his "Books of the Soul Series" he originated the ideas of Rational Spirituality and of the holographic soul. But since 2013 he has been developing the more radical worldview of Supersoul Spirituality in the seven-volume "Supersoul Series". A short film clip discussing the latter can be found at www.ianlawton.com and on YouTube. In 2020 he updated and republished his earlier works as the three-volume "Prehistoric Truth Series".

In his spare time he creates driftwood artwork and rebuilds classic motorcycles.

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Peter W. Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars A Big Achievement
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2009
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Ian Lawton deserves widespread recognition for a readable yet scholarly review of his subject. He tackles the case for near-death experiences fairly, dealing with those who are sceptical in an understanding way, without losing sight of the case he is making. I found him equally balanced in his approach to the research of Dr. Ian Stevenson and his team, although he could have been less critical of Stevenson's support of physical evidence in evaluating claims by children that they remembered their previous personality.
In talking about past-life and life-between-life issues, I was impressed by the sheer range of his knowledge of the research and contributions that others have made to this important topic. He did not forget the sceptics either, and gave them fair coverage. Lawton carefully avoided the minefield of channelled evidence concerning the journey of the soul,which is my speciality, for which I have forgiven him.
I was anticipating being equally excited by hs treatment of the holographic universe theme at the end of the book. He was convincing but I was unsure whether my lack of enthusiasm for his truly important findings was my fault or simply the need for a fuller discussion of the matter. I look forward to his picking up this theme in a subsequent book. I'll certainly buy a copy if he does.
Altogether the Big Book of the Soul is a must for intelligent readers who want to be given a thorough review of the knowledge we have gained about the nature and purpose of the human soul. Highly recommended.
Peter Watson Jenkins, MA, CH, Author "Talking with Leaders of the Past."
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4.0 out of 5 stars A work of industriousness
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2013
The author has read a lot, but IMO not enough.
What he has read is discussed in this book as a kind of statistical overview, along the lines of: "the stuff mentioned most in literature is probably right".

He misses out A LOT on the more evolved works of people who dive deeper into the gnostic approach which arguably throws the happy-go-lucky worldview of the author into a turmoil. Thats why he mentions it only cursorily - thereby neglecting the experience of literally millions of people who became victims of "soul-less humans" or psychopaths without a soul (not to mention alien abductors, which are entirely left out of this book). There are numerous sincere authors who describe this phenomenon, actually probably more than those who neglect the ugly parts of reality, as a matter of course, belief-system, or plain oversight.

For that reason I was tempted to give even less than 4 stars, however as a happy-go-lucky newage books of the soul it passes, not with flying colors but just.

It certainly is not "the big book of the soul" - it rather is a soul-primer for those still lingering in the reductionist-science-skeptics-realm.

I liked it that the ebook was much cheaper than the printed version, as it should be - but most are not.
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Edward Easton
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
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THis is a must read for Bill Maher's fan base-and of course, for him as well
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Donna Levy
5.0 out of 5 stars ADD THIS BOOK TO YOUR LIBRARY
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2012
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If your aim is to add to your metaphysical library, this book would be an excellent choice. It is well written and offers insights one might miss along the way to enlightenment.
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Glenn King
4.0 out of 5 stars The Big Book of the Soul
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2009
Life's journey is simple if we understand the wholistic purpose of each individual incarnation as an expression of the Divine Creative Source of all (call that God if you like). That Creative Source is ultimate love, compassion, beauty and as such is the call to all in incarnation to return to the true source and nature of out being. Rarely does a single life journey in the physical return us to the Creator. Physical lives are a challenge, a major learning and a prefective process that Spirit (our true nature)engages with as part of the totality of Creation. We are all connected by spirit and are all on a common journey yet too easily believe this one life is all there is.
Evidence has been presented (and documented) in Ian Lawton's book that will surely tip the scales for those questioning and wavering souls who intrinsically know there is more to life than just this single earthly life.
An enlightening exposition of Other Life Experiences; very well presented and documented in a well written book that should inspire any reader to re-evaluate his or her journey, and perhaps help understand the reason behind some of the challenging experiences in this life.
As one who has read widely and deeply on the purpose of our journey and coming to understand and know many of my own past experiences, I have valued the writing of Ian Lawton as another believer on the Path.
Thank you.
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Helen C. Blakey
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2014
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R. B. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on the subject out there
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2014
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Quite Simply the best book on the subject out there, well researched, well referenced the author is to be congratulated on this book, I could not put it down, he has an excellent writing style which always helps, I look forward to reading some more of his work, recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Big Book of the Soul by Ian Lawton
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2014
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Ian Lawton is exceptional of to read. He have done an excellent work of the research into the methaphysical realm.
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