Official Review: The McTavish Regressions

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Re: Official Review: The McTavish Regressions

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I'm kinda in the middle here. I don't believe in past life and actually thought the book set out to refute its claims. As that isn't the case, I felt my interest wane. On the other hand, I'm a lover of historical fiction and psychology so that part of me is curious about the relationship between past life and the genre itself. Perhaps, reading the sample will pitch me into one camp fully. Thanks for the honest review.
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I have read on Past life regression before and I enjoyed. This has a certain edge that I have to explore. I like your review as its captivating and detailed.
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Good review. Sounds interesting. A twist to past lives in that it was a deliberate journey instead of accidentally finding out.
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:P thank you very much for education and everything
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I don't really care if the book is too short. I've read so many beautiful reviews about. I ain't gonna hesitate to read this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it.
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Past life regression always amazes me as it must provides so many answers an individual should have regarding his/her present. Like Laura, who is on a wheelchair but wants to be a dancer and nothing else. She must have suffered an injury due to dancing in her past life maybe. This must be a really informative and interesting book.
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The McTavish Regressions Arabesque written by McTavish & Buret

McTavish. The McTavish Regressions: Arabesque - while reading this book i have learned many different things like
relaxsation is very important for our brain and body as well,and i also understand why should people undergo past life regression?,as well as what are benefits of our experienced.Thank u for giving this book to read.
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I love to read about past life stories. I have always had proclivity for stories switching between two lives. The most appreciable part of the book is that the book is short. Feeling of deja vu is quite common for almost everyone though we know it has never happened in our life. So, I want to pick this book up for reading. Thanks for such an informative review!!!
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Post by Moddesser Elahi »

I sampled the book on Amazon. The main theme of the book is past life regression. Dr. McTavish, (author of the book) is a psychology professional who explores the past lives of his patients. The first few chapters were confusing to me which can be a pointer to the writing style. Though one who wishes can continue to read the rest of the book which relates to the fascinating science of past life.
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Very interesting theme. Past life is very controversial. I really don't believe in that but it doesn't mean I would like to learn more about this method. The thing I love about this book is that it does not delve too deep into psychological terms and technicalities, so it's easyer for me to understand the fundamentals of past life regression. Congratulations and thanks for the free copy.
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I was worried that such a short book would not fully flesh out this type of story. Sounds like I was right. Darn...and I love past life regression stories! Seems to me it might be a good idea for the author to do a rewrite to expand the story and correct any errors. I wonder if that will happen? Thanks for your honest insight!
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Post by Rosemary Wright »

It seems like a fascinating historical fiction book. I know little about past life regression. I'd like to read it to know more. Your review is thorough and interesting. Thanks.
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The book containing past life regression with historical touch sounds interesting. Good review.
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Post by asere_maryanne »

I never liked historical fiction but I read one and I was convinced. This also seems to have a catchy plot. Seems like I will try it out. Thanks for the review
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Post by Laceyadams »

This is a great review. The book does have an interesting storyline but 87 pages cannot possibly capture the intrigue involving the before and after of life. And is don't like to be left hanging and wondering what will happen next so I agree Laura's chapter should have ended.
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