Paul H Magid

This book really is amazing. It's the perfect length, for if it had been longer, it would have lost it's impact. Of course, this is a novel, but the main character Joseph is so real, it seems almost an autobiography. Joseph has been tormented his entire life by nightmares and visions. Little does he know that these occurrences will lead him to his destiny in life.

It's funny how I keep reading books that deal with reincarnation. Each time I read about the phenomenon, the further I come in believing it. Something that was said in the book about reincarnation was, "Because it only makes sense. God is not cruel. He is trying to teach us what we need to learn, and giving us many opportunities to learn it....there is too much to learn in just one lifetime. Secondly, do you really think this little planet is the only place life exists in the universe?" That is a convincing argument, in my opinion.

I really liked the spiritualism of this book and that it touched on something I truly believe is the answer in our world. Kindness to everyone. At one point, Joseph says, "...God wouldn't mind if we spent a little less time telling him how great he is and a little more time loving each other, and not just the people we're supposed to love, but everyone." Wise words and ones I think we could all live by.

I have to say that this book did have a couple of problems. I found myself wondering what happened to the girl Joseph fell in love with. And the story didn't flow as smoothly as it could have at some points. However, in all it is well worth a read because of the message it conveys. We could all learn something from this book.
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Lifting the Wheel of Karma is a must read. The story of a boy named Joseph from Montana, the book describes the journey of his life. An amazing family and a wonderful home define Joseph's childhood, until there comes a point in his life where he starts seeing visions and dreams that seem to be wanting to tell him something. This makes him really want to search for answers and go to India, the highlight of his dreams.
Being an Indian myself, I thought that the country has been described beautifully, just the way India is. The tiny details about the country; like the currency and little references to the importance that people here give to God and festivals and even the type of food that is eaten in any simple Indian home, makes you feel like you yourself are journying in India through the book. A roller- coaster ride, filled with colours and events that are capable of changing someone's life, Joey's time is India is spent in the vast and magnificient Himalayan mountain range. Here, with the help of a sage, Lahiri, Joseph takes time to seek his answers and emerges successful and fulfilled in the end.
One of the best thing about the book is that it has so much to teach the reader. "God wouldn't mind if we spent a little less time telling him how great he is and a little more time loving each other, and not just the people we're supposed to love, but everyone." This is one lesson that must be universally applied! Besides, the book is filled with many great moments that one experinces with one's family and in life also, something that the reader can relate too.
'Lifting the Wheel of Karma' has been a kind of an enlightning read for me. The experince was beautiful and as one nears the end of the book, it becomes more and more un-put-downable!
I would recommend the book to everyone, just for the amazing things it has to tell us and a wonderful story that makes absolute sense and makes one think about life and its purpose.
An excellent book and a short yet captivating read, this is something no one should miss! Thank you once again for the giveaway, Paul H. Magid and hats off for this amazing work! :)… (meer)

Seventeen-year-old Joseph Connell experiences years of haunting nightmares that often turn violent. A catastrophic event eventually pushes him away from his supportive Montana ranch family to the Himalayas in India in search of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
I enjoyed the authors description of nature in the book. However I found that some of the plot was hard to follow as it tended to jump around a bit. In spite of the fact that the plot tended to jump around a bit Lifting the wheel of Karma was an enjoyable read. I really enjoyed the poem at the end of the book. For me it is not a must read book, but not one to avoid. I think this book would appeal to late teens/ 20 somethings who are looking for meaning and who they are.… (meer)

Engaging and compelling, Paul H. Magid draws the reader into the story from the very first page. With skill and knowledge, he weaves a tale about a young man coming of age with a past life that he must reconcile with his current one. Tragedy, a family's love, and a sage from half way across the world will open young Joseph Connell's eyes to the life beyond this one and the debt of karma that we all must pay at some time. Rich and endearing characters come to life on the page, grab you and never let go. A wonderful book!… (meer)