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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 813 EAN: 9780595141555 ISBN: 0595141552 Label: IUniverse Manufacturer: IUniverse Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 340 Publication Date: January 16, 2001 Publisher: IUniverse Studio: IUniverse
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Product Description: A story harmonizing science, philosophy and religion and using the science fiction genre as a vehicle, The Seven Circles is the account of a man who awakens in the far future when spiritual reality is a proven fact. This future world is the Era of Light and Life, a time when mankind has evolved to a higher state.
The narrative of William Drake, the protagonist, tells of his falling in love with the person who had revived him, Sheila, and of his own spiritual uplift and downfall as he encounters a myriad of personalities, celestial and human, and undergoes transforming experiences that make his soul evolve in cosmic growth.
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Rating: - Spiritual Science Fiction Fiestsa
As a work of science fiction, the story is imaginative and fascinating. There are moments of dazzling beauty and compelling imagery. Unfortunately these moments are too few and far between. The book is written as a first person narrative, and the protagonist is somewhat shallow. I had a hard time identifying with him, or caring much about what happened to him.
The spiritual material in the book mostly comes from the The Urantia Book, and I found it interesting. A ton of material ... Read More
Rating: - A awsome look into what the future has in store.
One of the best books I have ever read. I have given several copies away as gifts and every one who started the book finished it.
Rating: - Spiritual Genius
This book captivates a spiritual cadence so deep and profound I could not put it down. A brilliant participator in a futuristic world where light emerges so graciously on a baby soul of sorts. I recommend this read for all interested in an evolutionary experience beyond the scope of most science fiction...
Rating: - The Seven Circles
This was one of the most original, creative and imaginative books I've read in quite a while! My compliments to the author for having such far-seeing vision - a vision written in a very practical, matter-of-fact based reality that seems more than believable. I look forward to his next work and can't wait to re-read the book the book from which this work stems (The Urantia Book).
Rating: - Storytelling at its Best
I enjoyed the story and the action, but also the lessons taught through the experiences of the characters. The concept that minaturization could create devices to provide humans with whatever they desire is, actually, quickly becoming reality. Still, until I read this book I didn't consider the implications of such technology. I also found it interesting how people living on earth 50,000 years from now would view the people of today (basically, as animals with uncontrollable tempers and ego). ... Read More