This is a good book on several fronts. Lynn Elwell Sparrow writes very clearly, layman to layman. She also approaches the work (and/or "Readings") of Edgar Cayce from the spiritual viewpoint of the Fundamentalist Christian. A new event, to my knowledge. This particular perspective was helpful to me, as my spiritual awakening originated in a Fundamentalist church. I imagine it will help others of the same inclination, as well.

The purpose of this book was to give relief and freedom to the Fundamentalist (or conservative) Christian that has found himself "caught between a rock and a hard place," in that they believe certain dogma and doctrine, but feel innately that there is more to it...more to be had, found, enjoyed and passed on.

Much of the author's book was spent validating Cayce's Readings relating to reincarnation. Ms. Elwell Sparrow was effective, in my opinion, in concretely defending the Reincarnationist's ability to exist without guilt within a Fundamentalist's world. It was refreshing. I know her words will be freeing to many.

I found one thing curious, however; a personal observation, nothing more. At one point in my exploration of cover to cover, I found myself sad (and a little frustrated) that the author was so bound up by conservativism and Fundamentalist dogma. Though I believe the Fundamentalist faith was (and is?) based on absolute uncontestable truths, I believe the movement in general has strayed a great deal from the purpose and mission of Christ. The more I read Ms. Elwell Sparrow, the more I wondered if she was in fact restricted in her own enlightenment by her unwillingness to let go of strident and outmoted theology.

Why must believers who have a more esoteric bent so fervently try to defend the mystical and the unexplainable by utilizing the semi one-dimensional wording contained in the Bible? That is not to say that the Bible is lacking, but let's all remember that it is a HISTORICAL TRUTH that the Bible was in fact edited at great length, sanitized, interpreted, cut and remade. The discoveries at Nag Hammadi attest to as much. Irrespective, it is a sad, frustrating truth that most Fundamentalists will only debate the Mysteries of God if the opposing viewpoint is rooted in Scripture only. For that reason alone this book is a positive source and a good read.

I first read this book (in its old edition) back in 1986 or 87. It was a significant moment for me, and helped put me on a path toward a more conscious, growth-filled, and expansive appropriation of my Christian faith. I wrote a fan letter to the author, who sent a very kind reply. Some of her advice still remains with me, well over a decade later. I was delighted to see this new edition, which I think will appeal to an even broader spectrum of Christian (and non-Christian) readers who are exploring the work of Edgar Cayce.

For years I have struggled the spiritual battle inside myself of finding "Where do I belong". Feeling unfulfilled in what I had learned all my years in attending church and the people I came to know there. Finding a church where I belonged. I have long admired what I had read on Edgar Cayce. I could not understand why such mean spirited statements were made against him. And where did that leave me in what felt so right deep inside. Wisdom is Proven by the thing it does is what it says in the bible. Finally I found this book by Ms. Sparrow and I read thoughts and feelings that had crossed my mind hundreds of times. If you can relate to any of this you will want to read this book! For some time now I have been non-committed and frozen in fear of what I felt inside was wrong. I figured for years I am not alone but where were people like me? Well one of them has written a deeply moving book proclaiming love of God & Christianity and what that can be. I wish we had more literature from people like Ms. Sparrow that share their faith in this way. It touched my soul and is definitely a rare find in todays books.

If you have not read any books about Edgar Cayce before--or if you want a clear and easy-to-read book about what he channeled about reincarnation--do not pick this book. A better choice would be "Many Mansions" by Gina Cerminara, which has well-defined topical sections and good explanations, as well as a short biography of Edgar Cayce. "Edgar Cayce's Story of Karma" is for those who already know quite a bit about both the Sleeping Prophet himself and the concept of reincarnation.

CHAPTER ONE attempts to explain karma and reincarnation, through excerpts from the Cayce readings. This could be a confusing beginning for some people. Editor Mary Ann Woodward doesn't stop to help define the frequently-used terms from the Cayce readings, like "Creative Forces." Neither does she explain the significance of the astrological and biblical terms. She presents excerpts from readings in their original form, quoting directly as often as possible. Though this is good because it allows the reader to freely interpret what Cayce really said and to experience the "flavor" of the readings, it could mean difficulty to readers unfamiliar with Cayce.

CHAPTER TWO is about how we develop the traits within us that are either "stumbling blocks" or "stepping stones" in our development. What I liked about this chapter--that I liked about all chapters--were the well-chosen and illuminating life readings that show how traits are nurtured through experiences in different lives. It took some concentration to wade through the vague language of the readings, though; and I wished that Woodward had given synopses for each. Please note that this chapter is very general. Feelings and attitudes are discussed together, not in separate, specific sections.

CHAPTER THREE is about physical karma. (Though there are sections for selected diseases, someone who wants more precise information should read "The Edgar Cayce Encyclopedia of Healing".) I also found fault with the arrangement of the cases in this chapter. As there are no subheadings to set apart the many people who have had the same disease, readers can start reading about [2671], while believing they are still with [3063]. To be fair, though, Woodward gives proper emphasis to how the mental and the spiritual affect the physical.

CHAPTER FOUR is about good karma: "Talents, Careers, Vocational Aptitudes." The stories here are wonderful! One of them is even about a boy who was Franz Liszt in a past life. (By this chapter, hopefully, the reader will have learned to be comfortable with the language of the readings.) Another good thing about this chapter is that it focuses on the advice Cayce gave people about how to follow their vocations and make full use of their gifts.

CHAPTER FIVE is about family relationships. Again, there are great stories/examples in this chapter. The most dramatic one (very, VERY interesting!) is told through excerpts from the Cayce readings, a letter from Gladys Davis (Edgar Cayce's secretary), and even a follow-up letter from the man who requested the reading. I only wish that Woodward had summarized all of Cayce's advice in a concluding paragraph--because it is excellent advice, but is scattered throughout the chapter. Special sections attempt to shed light on "Attraction of Souls", "Parents", "Home and Marriage", and "Divorce".

CHAPTER SIX is about group karma--and it has a delightful bonus: some of the history of Egypt before and during the recall of the priest Ra-Ta! It also discusses thoroughly the group karma of both the Healing Group and the Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE).

CHAPTER SEVEN and the APPENDIX are about the deeper aspects of karma and reincarnation, such as opportunities, ideals, purposes, etc. I liked the way it stressed why it is important to pay attention to these things. The appendix specifically puts forward a "philosophy of reincarnation."

It does require a little concentration to get through this book, but the lessons to be learned from reading are well worth the effort.

Many Edgar Cayce's readings with some additional text from Mary Ann Woodward.
I found this book to be very helpful in understanding urges and understanding why people are who they are and how people relate to each other and other things in the environment.

The Edgar Cayce material was my first introdcution to the world of karma and metaphysics. I just love all of his books. Reminds me of Karma And Your Sun Sign by Joan Kilgen. Both are gentle approaches to the subject of Karma.

The readings graphically recorded in this book are (very) specific to person who the reading was for. Therefore, I do not recommend this book (although the readings themselves could be thought of as interesting by some).

This encyclopaedia is a labor of love. It is the easiest, most painless way of finding what Edgar Cayce, the father of holistic medicine, had to say about what ails you. Just look it up alphabetically from Acne to Xeroderma. Should be on the bookshelf of everyone who is interested in Alternative medicine. Lawrence M. Steinhart, author Edgar Cayce's Secrets of Beauty Through Health.

Anything written in Cayce's own words is fascinating to read, as he is considered one of the greatest psychic/prophets of the twentieth century. This book is especially of interest because out of the many, many readings Edgar Cayce did during his lifetime(this lifetime anyway!), here are the ones in which he read for "average" people who were famous in another lifetime (in rare cases, famous in more than one other lifetime). That being said, what this book lacks is how those being read for lived the rest of their lives after their readings, and consequently how they compared to their "famous" past lives (similarities, mistakes, behaviors, etc.) Of course the reader realizes that many people who were read for did not always come back for consequent readings, those numbers of people even fewer realizing the small number of people who had famous previous lifetimes, but it is still almost disappointing in a way not to know and to wonder. As I initially stated, any literature in Cayce's own words is fascinating, however if I were not a "die-hard" Cayce fan, I might choose one of the myriad of other Cayce titles with which to begin reading about Edgar Cayce.

The title for my review of the book says it all. (See Above)

This was the first book on reincarnation I have ever read and it was a great start. Edgar Cayce was the founding father of metaphysics in the West and, therefore, a perfect basis for a beginner. I learned the facts I needed to know and the places I needed to go next in order to explore my interests and beliefs.

There is a reason why two-thirds of our planet's population believes in and embraces reincarnation. Although it's been centuries in coming, Westerners are beginning to accept this "philosophy" as truth, as well.

If you've ever been curious about reincarnation on any level, this book will serve as an excellent introduction to this phenomenon. Elwell Sparrow's clearly-written book is based upon the readings and teachings of world-reknown psychic Edgar Cayce, himself a Christian. However, if you are of a different faith or spiritual belief, do not let that disuade you from reading this book!

After reading this moving, exciting book, many of your questions will be answered. This is a highly informative book, and at its conclusion, you may find that reincarnation (at its most fundamental level) is the fascinating commonality among the world's religions and peoples.

I highly recommend it! It changed my outlook on life forever.

This book isn't so much Edgar Cayce on reincarnation as it is Noel Langley on reincarnation, with occasional refernces to Cayce. The conviction with which Langley tries to "prove" that reincarnation is, in fact, a Christian view is kind of scary. All of his examples of the plot to bury reincarantion in the bible seem to involve "evil women" of some sort or another; quite a turn off for me. I skipped over most of that. Otherwise, it's full of pretty interesting first-hand accounts.

What disappointed me about this book was that it wasn't so much Edgr Cayce on reincarnation as it was Noel Langley on Reincarnation and occasionally Edgar Cayce. His conviction, the need of the author to "prove" everything he said made it a little uncomfortable and sometimes boring to read, too. Otehrwise, it's interesting. Lots of good first-hand accounts.

I recommend this book 100%. These days I'm a lot less wordy (see below), but still hold the same conviction about Cayce. I think he was the real thing, and that his readings (particularly concerning reincarnation) still hold up today. If nothing else, this is a compelling read and will hold your interest, perhaps even spark some pertinent questions.

Peace.

A friend had given me this book because someone left it at her house. I love almost all of Sandra Brown's books, have exhausted the libraries supply and own many of her works. I had put off reading this because I hadn't read Sunset Embrace, the prequel. When I read that, I fell in love with Ross and Lydia and am hoping to own that book soon.
So I finally read "Another Dawn"...and I truly enjoyed it. I liked the age difference, and I loved that I got to see "Bubba" - or Jake - again.
I can't really find anything wrong with this book...other than the end. What happens in the end...truly disturbed me. I was sitting at the kitchen table sobbing, quite loudly, and I could barely read for the tears in my eyes.
The end, which was a complete surprise, is still with me weeks later and I can't quite get over it.
I would definitely suggest reading "Sunset Embrace" first, though.
"Another Dawn" was NOT disappointing.

I am a picky reader and keep VERY few books I read, but this one I have. I found the plot to be very interesting and it's one of the better sequels that iv'e read. I thought this book was better than Sunset Embrace, probably because I liked Jake a lot better than I did Ross. Even in the first book Jake was my favorite character. I also liked Banner, yeah she was a little spoiled and very stubborn but I think she made for a more interesting heroine because of it. I know everyone is horrified by the ending, but as one reviewer pointed out, Ross had been an outlaw and killed people, so he did have it coming. I suppose if you really loved Sunset Embrace it would be almost impossible to like this book. All in all, I would definetly recommend this book.

I am writing this review to warn all readers who consider buying it: yes, do buy it, but don't read the reviews here, at least not the earlier ones. They are full of spoilers and give away an essential part of the plot, which nobody should know beforehand. It is one of the most surprising twists in any romance novel, and to know it will seriously detract from your reading pleasure.

That said, the book is a real gem and definitely worth checking out. It is the sequel to SUNSET EMBRACE and closely connected to it. The protagonists are Banner Coleman, Lydia and Ross' daughter, and Jake Langston, one of their best friends. Logically, Jake is quite a bit older than Banner, but the age difference is protrayed very sensitively. He carries a lot of emotional baggage, but Banner is the perfect match for him.

Basically, the novel is about their instant attraction, his trying to fight his feelings and Banner's efforts to win him over. It sounds simple, but Sandra Brown's unique, lively style, a set of fully developed secondary characters, touching love scenes and exciting twists and turns make this book stand out. It is a keeper, worth reading again and again. Despite being written in the 1980s, it has truly stood the test of time.

This book was really fun! I loved reading about all the impending death and destruction. As long as you don't get freaked out, it is a great read. I got to learn about other "Psychics" I never knew about and could research later. John really did a fantastic job in compiling all of this information. I love seeing him on TLC/Discovery.

Rock on John Hogue! King of Doom.

Creepy! Lots of these came true!

This book makes you review your entire believe system many times and in many ways. I have read many books on prophecy and this is by far the best yet in my opinion! I have already reread it several times. Great work John Hogue!

Having completed my thesis on the function of sleep and dreaming, I have read extensively on the subject. While I tend to lean more toward physiological neuroscience perspectives on the functions of our dreams, I am very open-minded and believe that our dreams surely serve a psychological purpose as well. I picked up this book expecting something more than I got. I was presented with a poorly written and gender biased first chapter(for example, when talking of one of Cayce's clients "She turned to the woman's world of family and relationships..." Granted it was written several decades ago, but still...) Honestly, I'm avoiding finishing the book. I am sure Cayce himself was a very talented dream interpreter and helped many people but Harmon Bro does not do him justice here.

I can't say enough about this book: it's detailed, balanced, scholarly yet a pleasure to read, penetrating...

I've had vivid dreams all my life, but was stumped when it came to interpretation. This book (a GREAT read if ever there was one) gave me the skills needed to accurately interpret not only my dreams but those of my family and friends, too. I can't say enough good things about this book, and the author's knack for economy in expression. Once you've read this book, you'll have the skills to immediately sort out dream images. An unexpected side benefit was a dream interpretation that enabled me to increase my personal net worth by 500% in less than three months!