Chris D. reviewed on 6/22/2011 + 4 more book reviews

Not bad. It is a pleasant and reassuring read. It reiterates much what is echoed in other new age writings. It is written by a man who claims to be a nagual of toltec heritage. Overall, I liked it, but it didn't change my life. It was interesting, because it had a very different feel from the Carlos Castaneda books (which are supposedly based on toltec wisdom and practices). Ruiz strikes the reader as very compassionate, patient and warm -- very much in contrast to Don Juan from the Castenada books, who is a very interesting, wise, but severe personality. The wisdom taught in Casteneda's books is borne of sobriety, austerity and audacity. Ruiz writes more of compassion, tolerance and humility. The approach couldn't be more different. Castaneda books 3-11, are definitely worth a read, and I found to be more profound than Ruiz. YMMV.

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