WHAT READERS AND REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE UNIVERSE
** Named a 2003 “BOOK OF THE YEAR” FINALIST by ForeWord Magazine **
| “This is a book that accomplishes amazing things. I studied
A Course in Miracles for 8 years and then eventually gave up on it out of frustration because it’s very difficult to understand. I read the books by other teachers who purport to teach the Course, from Marianne Williamson to Wayne Dyer, but they didn’t even come CLOSE to explaining it the way this book does. My Course book was gathering dust until I read The Disappearance of the Universe. When I read this book it was like somebody turned the light on. I went back and read the Course and was astounded at how clear it was and how much sense it made to me after reading Disappearance. If you’ve ever studied the Course and gave up on it read this book! You may find yourself returning to it with a whole new perspective and enthusiasm. If you’re new to the Course, you have no idea how may years of trial and error this book will save you when it comes to understanding and applying it.” - Jenny A., Myrtle Beach, SC (one of 300 reviews on Amazon.com) |
“A book that is destined to be one of the most significant contributions to spiritual literature in this century. The message in Gary Renard’s The Disappearance of the Universe is of great importance to the healing of ourselves and our planet.”
~ Dr. Wayne Dyer, author, The Power of Intention
“When I started reading this book, I had two powerful reactions. The first was extreme resistance, because I was reading about things that threatened the very foundations of my perceived existence here. The second was tears of relief — finally, the questions I’d been asking myself my whole life were being answered fully and uncompromisingly. If you, like me, have been looking for that certain something that you feel has been missing — that gap in the soul that nothing here seems to fill — then this book might be the thing to help you feel whole again.” ~ S. van Ginkel
“It seems so often that the followers of spiritual paths, including A Course in Miracles,
forget that it’s all right to laugh, and that Jesus and Buddha probably had excellent senses
of humor. This book remembers to laugh, and it’s a jolly good time. It also, incredibly, covers
the big picture of the universe of time and space as well as the everyday application of spiritual principles that lead to enlightenment. Unlike many spiritual books, which are boring, this one rocks...” ~ Shelley DeRossi
“I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys spiritual truth, and the joyous discovery of authentic enlightenment....Thank you Gary for this fantastic contribution to humanity!” ~
Barbara Rose, Editor of Inspire Magazine, author of If God Was Like Man, Amazon.com Top 500 Reviewer
“As a long time spiritual seeker as well as an experienced student and teacher of A Course in Miracles I must say that this is easily the best book ever written about the Course. There’s one test that says it all. People have been reading other books about the Course for 30 years. Then they go back to reading and studying the Course themselves or at their study groups and they still don’t understand it. I know. I’ve seen them and been one of them. But then in the last year this book comes along and people are excited and reinvigorated about the Course because after reading it they go back and read the Course or go to their study groups and they really understand it! That’s NEVER happened before. Not with Marianne Williamson’s or Robert Perry’s books or anyone else’s. Plus new students are coming to the Course with excitement and understanding. Thanks, Gary
Renard, whoever you are, and your Teachers. With The Disappearance of the Universe ACIM is a whole new ball game. And a lot more fun!” ~ Rachel Azorre
“A fascinating book, with much truth and power and beauty. I was especially intrigued by its suggestion that we may receive help from the enlightened selves we may become in the future.” ~ Richard Smoley, author of Inner Christianity and coauthor of Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions
“The Disappearance of the Universe
is receiving extraordinary reviews. It uncannily serves as both an introduction to the uninitiated as well as an advanced explanation of A Course In Miracles to experienced practitioners.” ~ Present Moments Newsletter
“With disarming humor and down-to-earth candor, Gary and his guides spell out the truths within A Course in Miracles. The Disappearance of the Universe is both a fascinating story of Gary’s encounter with two remarkable spirit guides, as well as a teaching manual about the power of forgiveness. An important and highly enjoyable book!” ~ Doreen Virtue, Ph.D., best-selling author of Angel Medicine and Healing with the Angels
“Throughout 17 chapters, [ascended masters] Arten and Pursah invite you to to embark on an enthralling voyage of the mind. With them you revisit the Gospels, Shakespeare, a student of Freud’s, the beginning of the universe, the origin of Christian Science, and even have a peek into the future. While these pass in review, you learn the reason behind all cycles and patterns, sickness, death, the impermanence of all we experience....
Did I mention that humor is an intrinsic part of this book? You will chuckle at some of the repartees between the author and his visitors. In his prologue, Renard writes that he did not alter his sometimes flippant and not-so-dignified remarks. His guests give him a taste of his own medicine, all in good cheer, and with the vision and benevolence that Masters can demonstrate.... You feel totally included in the trio’s company, and find it difficult to tear yourself away from this book once you delve into its powerful message.” ~ Celia Maris in Venture Inward, published by the Association for Research and Enlightenment ~
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“I’ve been a student of the modern spiritual guide called A Course in Miracles for almost 25 years. I’ve read so many books about the Course that I couldn’t count them all, including a couple of other new ones that are out there. If I could recommend one book out of all of them for people to either be introduced to the Course or get an advanced presentation it’s this one, The Disappearance of the Universe. It’s amazing how it can work for both people who are unfamiliar with the Course as well as people like me who know a lot about it. I’ve seen this book at work the last year in study groups with both new and older students. I can’t believe how clear it makes everything. Make no mistake, other books do NOT explain A Course in Miracles to people in such a way that they can then read it for themselves and understand it. This book does. The author doesn’t deserve 5 stars, he deserves 10.” ~ Tom Fiske
“I’ve been studying A Course in Miracles since 1978. I’ve read all the popular and many of the not-so-popular books about it. I’ve seen and heard all the best teachers. This book takes a back seat to no spiritual book in the world, and having just seen the author in person, he takes a back seat to no spiritual teacher in the world. The Disappearance of the Universe is state-of-the-art spirituality. It’s the future happening now. It uncannily serves as both an introduction to the uninitiated as well as an advanced explanation of ACIM to experienced practitioners. It does this by explanations of spiritual principles that are as clear and sharp as a laser beam. It has humor that works just right to lighten the more serious topics that are discussed...” ~ Cheryl Lamonte
“I don’t like resorting to cliché if I can help it, but here goes: ‘Occasionally a book comes along that has the potential to change lives.’ There. It can’t be said in better words. In 1992 two mysterious strangers, Pursah and
Arten, appeared to Gary Renard saying they were Ascended Masters, and over the next decade or so gave him the straight talk about illusions, past lives, religion, sex, politics, and the miracles of forgiveness. During these 17 astounding conversations, they also revealed much about The Gospel of Thomas. However, it is A Course in Miracles which underpins most of the communications of the two Masters. The Disappearance of the Universe is a stunning supplement to the teachings of the Course, though there is no need to have read the Course to appreciate it. Renard’s approach would be considered unconventional in many quarters — the Voice of the Course is a subject of discussion, but ultimately takes a back seat to the teachings — and, as his publisher points out, he has none of the ‘unctuous pseudo-profundity’ that can mar some channelled teachings. The three-way conversations are regularly peppered with wonderfully sassy
humour. Thank you to the customer who suggested we stock up big on this book. Before the first shipment arrived, it had pre-sold out!” ~
Graham Barr, Adyar Bookstore, Sydney, Australia
“Anyone interested in spiritual study, particularly during these times of violent projections, will want to consider Gary Renard’s new book....I think that it will become a spiritual classic and folks will be reading it for hundreds of years. Anyone attempting to comprehend, and forgive, the present insanity of war will also find some sobering comfort in these pages. It is indeed an extraordinary work — a masterpiece.” ~ Chaitanya E. York
“An impressively detailed examination of the essence of life and what it means to live fully, The Disappearance Of The Universe is a welcome and recommended addition to Metaphysical Studies reading lists.” ~ First “Reviewer’s Choice” for April 2003 in the Small Press
Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review
“This book... is not only interesting and plausible, but also has a ring of historical truth to it.... The transition that is made from a discussion of the history of major spiritualities (which is done, by the way, with excellent humor) into a detailed explanation of the modern spiritual guide, A Course in Miracles, turns into as good a metaphysical presentation as I’ve ever seen. Yet it also gets down to the practical level and tells you how to use the Course’s style of advanced forgiveness for the rest of your life. Brilliant — but fun!” ~ William Stein
“Fascinating account of ‘remarkable encounters between an ordinary man and his extraordinary visitors’ which goes miles to advance the teachings found in A Course in Miracles . . . The Disappearance of the Universe is quite simply the most unusual and most well done spirituality/self-improvement title around.” ~ Geoff
Rotunno, thebooxreview.com
“Although I have been a student of the Course since 1985, there were some concepts that have been so misinterpreted by my various studies that only by reading the clear discussion here did I finally ‘get’ it. Although the Course language is beautiful beyond comprehension, the straightforward, direct language of The Disappearance is very helpful in clearing up questions. This book is not a substitute for
ACIM, but it is a wonderful refresher course in reminding us over and over again that the key to waking up is to forgive continuously. It would also be very helpful to those who are contemplating the Course as their spiritual path.” ~ Ann Lasater
“As a long-time Course in Miracles student (since 1982) I am impressed with how the book remains absolutely true to ACIM principles and teachings. They are presented in fresh new ways, in an earthy style that corresponds with Gary’s personality. Gary is Everyman in this book, asking all the best questions we could ever think of asking. He makes astute and often funny comments. The teachings themselves found a joyous, new life in me as I turned the pages. Meanings became clearer. I saw connections and generalizations where previously I had not. For me, this is absolutely a five star book.” ~ Nancy Wiesner
“In the process of reading The Disappearance, the reader can learn enough of A Course in Miracles’ philosophy to decide if this is a path he or she wants to follow. I think that Gary Renard’s excellent book will go a long way toward popularizing this particular path to peace.” ~ Sam Menahem, Ph.D, Psychotherapist and President, Association for Spirituality & Psychotherapy, New York City
“. . . incredible content . . . Most impressive is the fact that Gary’s book stays true to the hardcore metaphysics of the Course.” ~ Jon Mundy, Ph.D, Miracles Magazine
“Gary Renard’s understanding and mastery of the ideas and principles of ACIM will be clear and poignant to any student or teacher of the Course, and even to anyone who may not yet have started the Course. His insight into questions about this illusion and the script we are living now and in the future, could only come from a Source outside this world. I highly recommend The Disappearance as a must book for your reading enjoyment and information.” ~ H. David Fishman
“We’ve been giving away copies of The Disappearance and they’re going out from here like melting snow. Every ACIM student in the inland northwest is yelling for more. Finally something funny and understandable at the same time...Great book.” ~ Sally Eyer, The Farm Books in Sagle, ID
“I ask people in all five of the ACIM study groups I attend about The Disappearance all the time. It is definitely making a difference in how people are able to comprehend the forgiveness process. Just like me, people are motivated to work a little harder, give more willingness to the forgiveness process, and we all return to our study of ACIM with increased comprehension and excitement about this whole adventure.” ~ Carrie Genevachild
“The author, who as far as I can see is just a regular guy with no academic background, has managed to do what the other popular books about A Course in Miracles definitely did not do: make it truly understandable! Not only that, but it does it in a way that’s fun to read. . . . Gary Renard has given the world a book that succeeds on so many levels it is perfectly appropriate to describe it as amazing and startling. It deserves both success and appreciation.” ~ Paul Rodriquez
“The Disappearance of the Universe inspired me by re-acquainting me with the beauty of the language and teachings of A Course in Miracles. And it was very refreshing to read a book based on Course theory that does not dilute its strict non-dual framework.” ~
Andrew Parodi, Amazon “Top 1000” Reviewer
“With over 400 pages, The Disappearance of the Universe is a fairly long book, but author Gary Renard has an honest and irreverant way of expressing himself, which makes it enjoyable and interesting to read. Renard doesn’t hide behind the pretense of always getting everything just right along the spiritual path. Many examples of his own petty thoughts are fearlessly shared. Renard also has the welcome and rare ability to smartly restate some of the more complicated Course ideas in plain language that everyone can understand and apply. No mumbo jumbo. No compromising of spiritual principles to conform to popular psychology. No spiritualizing of money or sex. It’s all so refreshing....” ~ Karen Bentley, author of The Book of Love and 10 Radiant Ideas
“The Disappearance of the Universe is one of those rare gems that successfully fulfills a dual role, that of being a wonderful introduction for new students into the principles and teachings of A Course in Miracles, while at the same time providing inspiration and new insights for the experienced Course practitioner. And all of this comes with a healthy dose of irreverent humor and witty dialogue, blending it all together into a conversationally readable yet authoritative work. As a Course student for over ten years, I’ve heard many folks say that the Course — particularly much of the Text — can be a bit difficult for some to get through, the information being quite deep, often subtle, and in many cases even startling!... One of the great qualities of The Disappearance is its conversational presentation; a series of down-to-earth dialogues between the author and his Teachers. The basic principles of the Course (and metaphysical spirituality in general) are discussed and clarified in ways that even the most uninitiated will find easily understandable, and consistently interesting and enjoyable to read.... The very fact of this book being somewhat of a “grass roots” phenomenon — with no big PRmachine behind it, simply thousands of readers finding it so valuable and enjoyable, and sharing the news with others — speaks eloquently of how well the truth resonates when it is heard.... Ultimately, as with any book of this nature, its success will rise or fall with how well it informs, enlightens, entertains, and connects with its readers. From the amazing results so far, and from the continuing expansion of its reader base even as we speak, it appears that The Disappearance is succeeding magnificently on all counts. ~ Gene Bogart
“Gary Renard’s book is a refreshing, no-holds-barred course in spirituality that realigned my knee-jerk resistance to text and talk about Jesus. This book had me saying to myself over and over, ‘Now that makes sense.’ Highly recommended to students of A Course In Miracles, but possibly more valuable to people like me who have been reluctant to read about the Course due to pre-existing notions and flat-out ignorance.” ~ Bob Olson, OfSpirit.com editor
“This book has helped me change my mind about my whole thought system. It is an incredibly readable, easy to understand, exciting new expression of the love and forgiveness Jesus taught 2000 years ago. It takes us back to the real deal and out of the sometimes stultifying rigidity of formal church-like moral codes; back to the free, spontaneous expression of love for our fellow traveling companions in this universe and away from our tiny, nuclear cubicles of existence. I love it. You’ll love it. You’ll buy it for all your friends and relatives because you will be unable to lend out your own copy. Enjoy!” ~ Marty Preston
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Couldn’t put it down once I started... like manna to my soul, feeding me with truth and light page by page. It zooms in on and repeats over and over through simple questions and answers the fundamental purpose of A Course In Miracles: how to forgive!... This is truly a wonderful companion book to the Course that clarifies and emphasizes its incomparable value... and the uncompromising change of mind that is essential for our true liberation...” ~
Sharon Ritah Cooke
“I have found The Disappearance of the Universe to be invaluable in my study of A Course In Miracles.... The book is written like an ancient dialogue, with a style easier to understand than Plato’s Republic, but without limits in its profundity. Where the Course is general or abstract, this book is incredibly specific, even being packed with historical references. It has indeed enriched my understanding of
ACIM, but more than that, it has helped me actually understand in a concrete way things I had passed over in the Course for lack of understanding.” ~ Thomas Bruder
“Combine the enjoyable ingredients of a well written, extremely readable, down to earth ‘page turner’ of a metaphysical adventure story with the best summation in print of the essential core of A Course In Miracles — the forgiveness principle — available, and you would only get an inadequately expressed impression of the value of Gary Renard’s contribution to Divinely inspired teachings.... Those of us who have studied and loved the Course for even 20 years or more will experience invigoration, new inspirations, and profound inner clarifications, and, all of this accompanied by new practical practice insights not hardly thought possible at this stage of our awakening.... As the book prophecies, both the information in The Disappearance of the Universeand the information available in A Course In Miracles will continue to grow in appreciation and importance over the next hundred years or more, but why wait a hundred years to be exposed and attracted to the best of the future of spirituality when the best of future spirituality is here now...?” ~ William Evans
“. . . sometimes funny, always interesting, informative and often inspiring . . . If you think spiritual awareness should be solemn and sacred, you probably will not enjoy this book. But if you can accept that a sense of humor is also part of the awakened Mind, then you will find The Disappearance of the Universe to be one of the most interesting spiritual books you have encountered.”
~ Linda Carpenter, The Miracle Worker Magazine of the UK Miracle
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