Review
If you have wanted to go away on an 11-day retreat with spiritual teacher Andrew Cohen but haven’t been able to do it, this book will serve as an excellent substitute. In the summer of 2005, the author went to Montserrat, Spain, where he spent 11 days with his spiritual teacher. Luckily for us, he transcribed what took place and was given permission to share it with us. This is a 498-page book filled with wisdom; wisdom that will challenge much of what you think and believe, even if you have been on your spiritual journey for awhile. The retreat addressed enlightenment on both a personal and collective level and Cohen went very deep with the students. What I like about the book is that it is written in such a way that the reader can feel they are actually present in the room, eavesdropping while students ask questions and the teacher gives very pointed answers. The author is very generous in sharing his own thoughts, doubts, insights, and feelings which adds to the depth of the material. Not so much a book to be read, 11 Days at the Edge is one to be experienced, pondered, and befriended. The information contained in the book has the potential to move the reader into a deeper understanding of life itself. –New Spirit Journal
Product Description
Andrew Cohen is a controversial character. Enlightened teacher, evolutionary philosopher, revolutionary idealist and vocal cultural critic, he has sparked both rage and passion in the post-modern spiritual world. Uncompromising in his call for human transformation, people either love him or hate him. No one feels neutral. Why is it that Andrew Cohen has so angered some and so inspired others? Why is it that as a spiritual teacher with no tradition behind him he was invited to address the Parliament of World Religions in 2004? It is because of his ruthless deconstruction of cultural givens, his relentless quest to see things as they are and explore them in the light of liberated consciousness and his unyielding demand for integrity.In “Eleven Days at the Edge: A Journey into Evolutionary Enlightenment”, you will join the author on a retreat with Andrew to find this out firsthand, and also to discover a radical new spiritual paradigm that reinterprets the traditional revelation of enlightenment in the context of an evolving universe. The emergence of this paradigm helps us to discover that intersection between our spiritual longing, and our care for the world, where both are radically empowered to reach heights that neither could reach alone.
Summary: Devouring and Being Devoured
Rating: 5
In reading, 11 Days at the Edge: One Man’s Spiritual Journey into Evolutionary Enlightenment, I find myself devouring each word and at the same time being devoured by the Ground of Being and Authentic Self that Michael Wombacher writes about as he relays the teachings of Andrew Cohen.
This is a book that needs to be ingested slowly and read over and over again. I am underlining significant teachings on every page and literally feel as if I am receiving the transmission of Andrew Cohen through the written word.
This book will be transformative for anyone who has the courage and mettle to make a choice for the Authentic Self for the sake of the whole. Michael Wombacher has given spiritual seekers a great gift in writing this book. If the teachings of Andrew Cohen can be embraced wholeheartedly as mapped out in this book, we would all be awakening to our next level of spiritual potential together and there would be no need to look elsewhere!
Summary: spine straightening
Rating: 5
This book provided me with intermittant doses of character building. Because of the reflection and contemplation that accompanied each page I could usually read only a few pages at a time,but these small doses had the effect of character building in a spine straightening way.
I found myself looking forward to these doses of inspiration. Michael’s involvement with and explanation of Andrew Cohen’s teaching and the teacher’s own words orient us to the highest parts of ourselves and that which is also most challenging. To begin to respond to that challrnge produces that spine straightening effect and a new confidence in myself.
Summary: New road for spirituality
Rating: 4
Never has a book shaken up the spirituality thought process as this one. Just as most people thought they have found that level of spiruality that we seek to obtain, along comes Mr. Wombacher with his story of a new vision of enlightenment. His story of how his teacher, Andrew Cohen, has set a new vision on how his teachings can help the world today. This book is one of those that will have you thinking about your beliefs whether you it works for you or not. Just as religions are losing ground because they chose not to evolve, spirituality might be at the same crossroads. Does spirituality evolve or just stay the same? The fact that so many of the spirituality groups are not willing to see it as a possibility makes me want to investigate more. Andrew Cohen basically states that it will either work for you or it won’t. He allows everyone to make their own decision.
Summary: Add to your Spiritual Must Read List
Rating: 5
Michael Wombacher has made the wisdom of Andrew Cohen accessible to everyone through his candid account of being on retreat with him. Anyone who reads it can take away a useful & fulfilling approach to living in the modern world. The information shared is personally demanding and also an ideal spiritual companion to any major religion, code of ethics or 12 step program. Michael’s vibrant narrative is clear-cut and appealing. This book is a great read if you’re searching for higher meaning, have already found higher meaning or if you simply want to explore the terrain that new age spiritualism leaves out…the belief that we are accountable for everything we do and that everything matters. Regardless of your spirtiual altitude or religious allegiance this work is truly stirring in an interpersonal sense.
Summary: Armchair inner journey
Rating: 5
I am savoring every page of this book! It’s as if I am on retreat in Montserrat with Andrew and his students, only I have the luxury of reviewing the teachings in my own time and at length. In an actual retreat, one isn’t able to hit the replay button until the richness and depth of meaning sink in. This is more than an interesting and challenge collection of concepts however. The experience of reading this book demands action and a serious call to do the difficult work of one’s own exploration into the nature of consciousness. The author has beautifully captured the flavor of this inquiry in a way that pulls one into their own discovery process. Thank you Michael Wombacher!
* Publisher: Findhorn Press
* Number Of Pages: 512
* Publication Date: 2008-06-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1844091368
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781844091362
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