Neville Goddard: The Complete Reader

I really enjoyed reading every chapter in this wonderful collection of Neville Goddard's writings. I'm relatively new to Neville Goddard and to mysticism in general but I was immediately drawn to him (for reasons that only my higher being can tell) the moment that I heard him on Youtube. I am so glad I found this complete compilation by David Allen! It was such a pleasure to read and once I started, I could barely put it down, save to reflect on what I've read and to try and "test" myself. It was truly enlightening and I wish more people would know about Neville Goddard and his teachings. Perhaps then the world would be a more peaceful place once we all know who we are. I really wish now that I had read and heard of him when I was much younger and looking for meaning to life's vicissitudes. Now, I can be sure that my future will be better than my past because of what I've learned about who I AM really is and the power of the imagination. It only took me a few days to read this 542 page volume, but I really didn't want to read it too quickly and blindly despite how anxious I was to acquire this knowledge. Interestingly enough, toward the end of the book, Chapter 24 on Clairvoyance: "Count of Monte Cristo", Neville said "The revelation is so wonderful that when man first hears it he wants to acquire it all at once; but he finds that, after numberless years spent in the belief of being man, he has so completely forgotten his true identity that he is now incapable of absorbing this memory all at once. He also discovers that he can do so only in proportion to his letting go of all human values and opinions." I would encourage the reader to slow down and take the time to read and reflect on what is written on those pages. I, myself, will certainly re-read the entire book once again lest I missed anything important the first time through. Overall, the book is well put together (font, sequence, size, etc. - see pictures!), easy to read, and simply wonderful and enlightening. I would definitely recommend this great collection by David Allen and give it 5.0/5.0!

This reader is absolutely wonderful! David Allen has truly done an outstanding job compiling this. It has some of the best Neville Goddard books. It is surprisingly light and easy to hold, and the font is decently large considering the number of books it contains. The reader is also well bound and stays open, which is great when I am highlighting and underlining certain nuggets of wisdom. A suggestion I have is that as you read each book, search on youtube for an audio version of that book and listen to it to reinforce the message. For example, I searched on Youtube for the audio version of the Law and the Promise and found this one -[...] (there are several to choose from, but keep in mind that not every book will have an audio equivalent). After I read a chapter from the Reader, I would listen to the audio version the next day while getting ready for work or driving. I did this because while I found grasping the message intellectually to be understandable, practicing it, maintaining my faith and continuing to believe it over a prolonged period of time was challenging - mainly, because, as Neville Goddard suggests, we are very much influenced by our senses more than our imaginal minds. This practice is learning how to do the latter. I'm still in the beginning stages and have learned there is "focus" curve to these teachings. For example, when I revise my day as I lay in bed and find it hard to focus on the daily events, I remind myself that similar to learning how to balance in yoga, falling off, or in this case, being distracted by another image or thought, then coming back to focus is part of the practice. Keep trying. The more you practice, the better you will become at this. During the past two months that I have been grasping and practicing these teachings, I have found that I am significantly less anxious and more confident. I am empowered with the ability to choose how I want to feel. I can catch myself quickly when I start to imagine something negative and turn it around or revise it in that moment. Prior to this, I would get caught in a negative spiral, but not anymore. I hope to post an update about my manifestations in a few months. Until then, happy reading!

By far, Neville's work trumps ALL. ALL . I had found out about him "randomly" on the internet and joined a FB group that works with his teachings. One of the things I like the most about Neville, is that he says "Test yourself". So this is what I did. I immediately began putting some of his principles in action, and the results were astounding. Sometimes even IMMEDIATE in terms of my thoughts. ( whether good or bad). It gets to be very exciting. The great thing about this book that I really love is it is easy to read in chapters. You will NOT get bored. Another great thing is that in I think every chapter, there is a personal story from Neville when he was still alive and teaching this. The stories are amazing. ( And, you cannot believe these stories until you start "testing" it yourself.) This is truly an inspirational, thought provoking work. Everyone should have this book. In my case, this is getting added to my list of things to buy for birthdays, and Christmas. In the short time I have been following Neville, (3 months) I already have a number of "wins' and things that came true for me! And fast! (At last 15-20!) In truth, this really is a book about consciousness. And I have to say, I am dumping all of my other spiritual/self help books, because there simply is no comparison. There is Bible verses in here, that TRULY explain what the Bible was talking about. I can guarantee, if you buy this book, start studying it, start applying the principles, your life WILL change for the better. I hope to add to this review, because I am keeping a journal about this. My only regret is that I didn't find him 20 years ago, but I am so happy that I found him now! SO, go test yourself!

This compilation of books changed my life and opened my mind. I read it repeatedly, but every time, it feels like I’m reading it for the first time because I have discovered new knowledge over and over again. Such a gem. Every human on this earth should read this( as many times as they can)

I have three books of Neville’s collected writing and this is the best. The editor has restored the original texts giving them as Neville wrote them. (Later editors had made additions and changes.) I like that the book is larger, 9x6 inches, with quality paper. A back page gives several links to Neville material on the Internet; there is a ton of stuff on Neville-Goddard.org or freeneville.com. Neville is the best writer ever on how to make your Imagination effective. . If you want to deepen your understanding, study this book. It repeats the most powerful thought/understanding in the world, again and again. The repetition is good, for I had to read and hear it hundreds of times, in many books, before it began to take and activate. The “Law of Attraction” hucksters have removed the Christianity from this teaching and turned it into psychology. Neville did not and that is why his words have power. The secret is that there is no law of attraction. Attract from where? Where is it hiding? Neville had it right. There is only Creation and Being and the power of Spirit and Imagination. But I have a complaint. Neville was a natural mystic and had personal teachers. We are not mystics and rarely have personal mentors. To use Imagination, as Neville teaches, requires much practice, study, meditation and persistence. And you won’t get everything you want. If you think you can just imagine success and not have to work for it you are in the Law of Attraction delusion. Have you heard of someone losing a leg getting it back? Near the end of his life Neville moved away from teaching “getting” to teaching being. His fans left him in droves. But those who remained learned what really matters. So don't try to gain the whole world while losing your soul.

Excellent work. This book is incredible. Thanks for the gift.

I am beyond grateful for this book. If I were stranded on a deserted island and could have only one thing, this book would be it. I've followed Neville for a while but didn't know about all of his works, and this truly is complete. I know his words are true because I've proven it again and again to myself -- it's the secret of a happy life. We create our own reality through our self concept - nothing else matters. Those who say it's not true have not tested it. The universe is magical, and it would behoove everyone to read this and start to believe. Neville makes total sense out of the Bible as pure symbolism, not history, and when you start to see the truth in his words, you might feel overwhelmed (as I have) with joy. This is what freedom is about - it is all within, not without. And....the book is so well put together - I take notes and underline - nice thick pages. THANK YOU.

I enjoy all of Neville Goddard books. All his books are amazing. Now I just need to obey the teaching.