Some value here but lacking real insight - Rated 
Enjoyed this book. A good handbook with lots of practical tips on edging closer to a more peaceful and maybe enlightened state of mind. Very accessible. Tolle has a good way of describing simple ways to gain some release from your ego and of anticipating your ego's resistance to them.
That's the good bit...
His writing style needs a lot of tolerance. Everything is presented as fact and truth. He also has a tendency to drift off into a bizzarre new age language - "it raises the vibrational frequency of the energy field...". Blah blah blah. Equally bizarrely, he talks about the female mentural cycle and death like he has experienced both. Not that I can really talk about it either, but not heard many women describe menstruation as a joyful and fulfilling expression of womanhood... If you can tolerate or menatally delete this tosh then it makes for a better read.
For me, the book ultimately lacks depth, or anything really new. At 145 pages, double-spaced, big font, its barely more than a leafltet. It would benefit from more insight into the ego, a more constructive approach to taming it, clearing the debris, harnessing clarity of mind, opening doors and such. He talks about being present and observing the operation of your ego but fails at any point to embrace the value and purpose of ego - to create structure, order and stability from the void. Ego is an essential tool to be effective in day-to-day life, I think its best to strive for a skeleton-free, well honed ego you can activate when its needed and leave behind when its not. I reckon you could write better books if you had one of those too...
Brilliant - Rated 
I've never written a review on Amazon before. But I felt compelled to say something about this extraordinary book. I've suffered from depression and anxiety for over a decade and I've tried everything from CBT to psychotherapy to hypnosis. But none of these things have made nearly as much impact as just the first chapter of this book. I have to be honest. I don't agree with everything he says. There is some rather dubious new age stuff in there. But please look past it to the core of the message. This is a very helpful book indeed and a vital addition to the armory of any neurotic.
now - Rated
This is an amazing book. It shows you in an unpatronising way without being simplistic about out personal power and how we are holding ourselves back with fears and feelings that are preventing us from living in the moment and enjoying life.
I've read a lot of books about this kind of thing... and this is one of the best... this is a great book especially after you've got the basic... but I bet it works in and of itself as an eye opener to the reality that we are the creators of our own reality.
Thoughts create reality!
Not sure - Rated
I bought the Power of Now largely on the strength of the high ratings. There is nothing particularly new in the book, it seems to be a pick and mix of various world philosophies/religious beliefs, a dollop of psychology and what I presume are the author's own inventions. I have given what I consider a generous 3 stars because a large proportion of what he writes is common sense, some areas are quite thought provoking - unfortunately there are elements I can only describe as weird.
I wouldn't say don't buy this book - what I would say is, if it appeals to you, get it but as in all things use your own judgement, be discerning in what you take from this book.
The peace and joy of conscious presence - Rated
On one of the online forums to which I belong, whenever anyone asks for book recommendations to help them with personal development, spiritual growth, becoming more intuitive, meditation, relationships or the Law of Attraction, the first book recommended and endorsed over and over again, is Eckhart Tolle's The Power Of Now. This book has clearly had a profound and powerful effect on many people's lives, including my own.
Like Tolle himself, this is a quiet book. And it is in this quietness, in the spaces between the words, that the book's power becomes apparent. The book gently and lovingly, yet firmly, deconstructs our egoic minds and allows us to experience the pure spiritual presence that lies behind the identities created by our egos. Letting go of the incessant chatter of our analytical minds, and living in The Now, is far from being an empty and boring place to be (as many people starting out on this journey imagine). Instead it is a rich and fulfilling experience, full of intense joy and peace. It can be quite overwhelming the first few times you experience this - I dipped in and out when I started, each time increasing the length of time for which I was able to sustain such presence.
The concepts Tolle discusses are both profound, yet simple, but it can be a challenging process to implement. Our egoic minds are strong and they do not give up their hold on us easily! But, the more you practice the principles, the easier it does get. It is worth persevering - the rewards for doing so are enormous. For example:
* Going about daily life with a strong background hum of joy and peace is infinitely preferable to one of anxiety and stress. And this is noticeable to others as well - people have often said things to me like "I enjoy being around you, you have good vibes".
* You are able to focus on tasks before you with much more clarity. The full strength of your mind is brought to bear on your work (and play!) as it is no longer cluttered with unrelated issues.
* You feel alive and your health usually improves. You glow with vitality. Tolle himself is one of the best examples of practicing his own teachings - he looks about 40 years old, but is actually in his early 60s!
* Your life circumstances change to reflect the abundance of love, joy and peace to which you are connected. Life flows more smoothly, problems seemingly disappear, and new and exciting experiences and things are drawn to you.
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