Alchemist’s Handbook to Homeopathy Rev. Mary Hardy, Ph.D., N.D. & Dotty Nonman, Ph.D., Delta K Trust, 1995. *****
The material in this book is as much of value to the beginner as it is to the accomplished healer. It was first recommended to me by my own valued and trusted naturopath. In part, it is an overview of the esoteric sciences that have grown out of alchemy since the 18th century. It includes a very bravely, forthright explanation of how homeopathy really works to heal the bodies, both dense and subtle. It is entirely possible to learn to make and use homeopathic remedies from reading this book. The book includes a basic organon of homeopathic remedies and excellent recommendations for a first aid kit.
The authors discuss disease and modern threats to human health such as vaccines and pollutants. Possible solutions are given to these problems. Anecdotes throughout the book impart a feeling of warmth that makes the book as enjoyable to read as it is informative.
My naturopath’s copy of this book is filled with underlines. And, I find myself reading parts of this book again from time to time. I would definitely recommend it as a part of any library.
Heal Your Life with Home Remedies, Hanna Kroeger, Hay House, Inc. 1998. *****
I would recommend any book written by Hanna Kroeger, but this one is absolutely essential to anyone interested in natural healing. In the introductory chapters, the author gives a description of the physical organs and subtle bodies and how to use the natural magnetic and electric powers of our bodies to heal ourselves and others. This sort of healing might be compared to what is most commonly known as “Reiki.” The bulk of the book is a reference of diseases and disorders with herbs, vitamins and minerals that heal the specific conditions. This book is invaluable. I refer to it a few times a week. If you only own one book of home remedies, let it be this one.
The Alchemist’s Handbook, Frater Albertus, Weiser, 1987. *****
This is a how-to book of practical alchemy that gives concise instructions for the creation of the Vegetable Stone. It is a good starting point for anyone interested in the subject of practical alchemy. The material never gets bogged down in esoteric language. It gets right to the point of the necessary equipment needed to perform alchemical experiments and create alchemical remedies. This would not be the book for a mere scholar of alchemy; it is truly a manual of the Lesser Circulation of alchemy.
Taming the Wild Pendulum, Tag Powell, Top of the Mountain Publishing, 1995 *****
This is a very good book for a beginning dowser. It is probably not very useful for anyone who is beyond that stage. The book gives only enough of an explanation of how and why dowsing works to, perhaps, satisfy the newcomer. I would not recommend it for the dowsing practitioner. But, for the beginner, it may prove quite helpful.
Children of the Matrix, David Icke, Bridge of Love Publications, 2001. ***
This is the book for anyone who enjoys a good conspiracy theory. There are certainly some thought-provoking concepts in this book, in spite of the fact that the research is flawed. What it lacks in scholarship, it makes up for in imagination. It is highly entertaining.
According to Icke, the world has been controlled for
millennia by reptilian aliens. These
aliens have mated with humans. They are
particularly related to the Merovingian bloodlines, the line of the Plantagenet
monarchs of
Icke is clearly ignorant about a number of the subjects he writes about. He is blatantly hostile toward the British monarchy and the George Bush family. Icke, a Briton, is ignorant of certain aspects of American history, as well. He alleges that he channeled the information for all of his books from extra-terrestrials. Perhaps, the aliens are equally ignorant of American history.
I would recommend this book solely for its entertainment value, particularly to anyone who loves a good conspiracy theory. But, I cannot rate it highly for its many errors, poor scholarship and the author’s frequent personal biases that emerge frequently throughout.