The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self »

Bestselling author Deepak Chopra is widely recognized as one of the world s leading authorities in the field of holistic medicine. His belief that the mind, body, and spirit are closely interknit has won him legions of followers.

Combining the wisdom of three experts, The Shadow Effect is a practical and profound guide to discovering the gifts of our dark side. By uncovering what we have been hiding from, we are freed from the binds of the past and propelled on a journey to wholeness. No longer living a half life, we are capable of achieving our dreams and reclaiming the happiness that is our birthright.

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This coproduction of the star spiritual-writing team of Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and Debbie Ford is a component of a larger project, the documentary film of the same name, which features these authors plus several other famous faces, including Verdine White of the R&B group Earth, Wind, and Fire. The shadow is the name they give to the fears, inhibitions, and unspoken impulses that impede us and lead to self-destructive behaviors. Their essays here deal with the history of the shadow, methods for dealing with it, and the relations between the shadow and the soul. VERDICT By virtue of its authors alone, this title will command a wide readership among spiritual seekers; its concerns, too, are real and timely.

Introduction 1

Part 1 The Shadow Deepak Chopra 11

Part 2 Making Peace with Ourselves, Others, and the World Debbie Ford 121

Part 3 Only Light Can Cast Out Darkness Marianne Williamson 213

The Shadow Effect Test 267

About the Authors 281