The Secret Revealed: Exposing the Truth About the Law of Attraction

I think a lot of the negative reviews of "The Secret Revealed" are the result of the very difficult writing. Garlow and Marschall are deep thinkers - highly educated men, and their writing reflects it. Laypersons like me will struggle with many of the concepts in the book (I needed a dictionary!). I watched the movie a long time ago - before the book came out. I had a lot of issues that I couldn't quite put my finger on - but I knew as I watched that there was something very wrong going on. Prior to "The Secret", I had read many works of the past 120 years and saw the familiar concepts. "The Secret Revealed" will help you identify exactly what's wrong with the "Law of Attraction". The way I see it, Byrne's "The Secret" makes unfounded claims based on ignorance and half-truths. Byrne capitalizes on our naiveté and uses it to lead people down a dangerous road. Garlow and Marschall expose these unfounded claims and half-truths, and in doing so, alienate a lot of readers who simply aren't prepared for such an in-depth academic study. As I struggled to read - and re-read - the chapters of "The Secret Revealed", I was rewarded with insights, understanding and clarity about what's going on in the minds of Byrne and 'law of attraction' disciples. The greatest reward of being diligent to the end of the book is discovering the real potential of God's creation - that what we are seeking in "The Secret" can be attained through the One true God of the Bible when we begin to view things from a scriptural and eternal perspective. You need to read the whole book to get to this reward - the premises are important for you to appreciate the concept of a God who loves you and has paid the highest price ever for you - and how embracing the 'law of attraction' is turning your back on God.

Because I like to investigate both sides of an issue, I own both 'The Secret' and 'The Secret Revealed'. I find I can glean nuggets of truth from both authors without having to agree totally with either one. That there is something akin to the law of attraction at work in the universe is undeniable. This law, as well as the law of sowing and reaping and many others, is hinted at in the Bible, and has been well known in Christian circles for decades. Remember Norman Vincent Peale's 'The Power of Positive Thinking'. This book's author is a respected historian and Christian minister, and in this book he demonstrates the courage of his convictions. His concerns are sincere, and his points well made. He points out, for example, that on page 184 of 'The Secret', Rhonda Byrne states, 'Whatever you choose is right'. Whatever? The author is troubled by such a sweeping statement made in this society, where mankind's selfishness and inhumanity toward each other is only too often made manifest. And, I have to admit, so am I. Then on page 57 of 'The Secret' there was a quote of Martin Luther King that was taken and used out of context in the book. The author of this book interviewed Dr. King's neice, who said: 'Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not self-empowered; Dr. King was Christ-empowered. God's love is not a secret, and neither was Dr. King's faith.' If you are an independent thinker, and want to achieve a balanced view by investigating both sides, you will find the insights in this thought-provoking book well worth your time.