This book is inspirational in that you learn / understand that one's own destiny (the kingdom of heaven) lies within and not without. It is an excellent overview of the major topics that Fillmore wrote in his time and his philosophy can be used today. The writings, although based on metaphysics, is based greatly on the Bible, and particularly the Christian religion. In his writings, you will find that it is so easy to get what you need out of this physical life by concentrating on the spiritual life.

The book can be used for a beginner seeking to understand Unity (which is why I bought it), but also as a tool for teaching students, and as a reference book or guide to every day living or personal development.

If you want a new indepth understanding of Divine Mind that will give you peace and happiness, properity and abudance, and good health - you should read this book.

Hallelujah Trombone is a very thorough study of the life and work of Henry Fillmore, a publisher and composer of music for bands and wind ensembles. He was best known for writing ragtime tunes featuring the trombone which used the glissando, or smear, to humorous effect. He also wrote a number of excellent marches which are still played frequently across America and all over the world.

Most high school and college musicians have no trouble recognizing his music, but few know about the composer who wrote it. Paul Bierley has done a spectacular job of bringing us a portrait of one of the most jovial and unforgettable composers of band music who ever lived. His efforts will be particularly appreciated by band directors, because Mr. Bierley has put forth considerable effort to catalogue the many works which Fillmore composed and arranged: however, professional, amateur, and student musicians will also enjoy reading this book to learn the background of Fillmore's music. Mark Jones

Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, is definitely one of the foremost metaphysical teachers and authors. Each of his books is worth studying at least once. This isn't to say that one should agree with all of his expressed viewpoints. He himself fought against his movement's having a specific credo, arguing that as times change, perspectives change. But his viewpoints are all well thought out and well worth examining. The book does give a metaphysical interpretation of the Bible, and as such, I don't recommend it to staunch Biblical literalists.

As the title suggests, this book does go deeply into the healing process from the metaphysical perspective, and the astute reader will learn why a healing might not occur in his life, and how to correct the situation. This definitely is not an anti-medical book. Fillmore believed that a person may well need to go to doctors, if he feels he must. On the other hand, he did not believe that a person can be truly healed without faith in the healing power of God, whether that healing power comes directly to the patient, or through the hands of a medical practitioner. I do recommend the study guide at the end of the book which provides questions which help the reader to focus on the key points of each chapter.

The period of Lent is a natural period for study and meditation. Those who are the most traditional and literalist may have difficulties with some of the thoughts in this book, and I recommend it more for those who are willing to have an open mind enough to listen to different perspectives. One does not have to accept all that is written if one is uncomfortable with some of the ideas. But if you are honestly seeking and are willing to allow a new perspective to encourage you to form your own ideas and possibly to find a deeper relationship with God, I do recommend this book.
The first part of the book has a wealth of material on different aspects of the spiritual path. The second part has daily studies complete with study questions.

You really have to appreciate the way weird things happen twice in the American Presidency. As we all know, if you father was president and you have the same first name but a different middle name, then like John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush you can become president despite getting less popular votes than your opponent. At the start of the 19th-century there was something similar, in that the two times the Whigs elected Presidents, both of whom had been famous generals, the Presidents died in office. Consequently, there were four Whig presidents, only two of whom were elected. The final Whig president was Millard Fillmore, the subject of this volume in the Our Presidents series.

In this juvenile biography by Gerry and Janet Souter, students will learn of Fillmore's difficult youth, where he was apprenticed several times. Falling in love with his slightly older teacher, Fillmore succeeded in becoming a lawyer, worthy of her hand in marriage. Involved in politics in Buffalo, Fillmore was elected to the U.S. Congress and somehow became the Whig's Vice Presidential nominee to run with Zachary Taylor. This sets up the main political drama of his life, when there was the possibility that Fillmore would have to cast the deciding vote as President of the Senate on the Great Compromise of 1850, offered up by Henry Clay. The belief was that Taylor would veto the bill if it passed, but then the President died. Consequently, it was Fillmore who signed the bill into law, basically alienating both the north and the south. Clearly, this incident was basically the only high drama of Fillmore's presidency.

This is an informative introductory biography of Fillmore, from which I learned that his wife contracted pneumonia at Franklin Pierce's inauguration and died shortly after. Detailed sidebars tell about the Antimasons, the Mexican War, and the Buffalo Historical Society. The margins of this book is filled with Interesting Facts from Fillmore's life and times (e.g., he never met Zachary Taylor until after they won the 1848 election). The book is illustrated with historic paintings, etchings, and early photographs. In terms of providing introductory information about the Presidents, this series does an excellent job.

Jane Clark Casey begins this informative juvenile biography of Millard Fillmore with the ex-President returning home after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln to find his house smeared with ink because it was not yet draped in black mourning the death of the President. Noting that Fillmore is "the forgotten president," who "died the object of ridicule and hatred," Casey contends "the story of Millard Fillmore is a story of political courage--a story of his devotion to the Union and how that devotion cost him his place in history." This is not to suggest that Casey is an apologist for Fillmore's faults; she deal with such things as how he ran as the Presidential candidate for the Know Nothing party in 1856 that was reacting to the growing influence of immigrant voters. But Casey does render a judgment that at a crucial time in the nation's history, the debate over the Compromise of 1850, Fillmore did what he thought was best for the nation without regard to his political career. We can continue to debate the efficacy of that Compromise, whose chief claim to fame is that it put off the Civil War for a decade, but Casey makes a compelling case that Fillmore does not deserve to be forgotten.

Fillmore was the last of the four Whig Presidents (although John Tyler was really a Democrat), only two of whom were elected (they both died in office), although he started off in politics as an Anti-Mason and ended up a Know Nothing. Consequently, Casey is careful to explain the changing political climates that saw the rise and fall of these various parties. I also find it interesting that Fillmore, as an up State New York politician, was opposed to the influences of Thurlow Weed in New York City, which does emphasize that his rise to the Presidency was an odd chain of events indeed. Young readers will also be struck by the harsh apprenticeships Fillmore served as a youth, which made his "hatred of the insolent tyrant" a key part of his political beliefs. Throughout his political career, Fillmore endeavored to help the weak against the strong.

I think those volumes in the Encyclopedia of Presidents series that are devoted to the lesser Presidents, such as Millard Fillmore, have an advantage over those on the great leaders like Washington and Lincoln. Almost everybody "knows nothing" about Fillmore, so every thing is new and fresh. I had just read the fine introductory juvenile biography of Fillmore in the "Our Presidents" series and I was impressed by Casey's command of detail. Furthermore, Casey succeeds in arguing out her claim about Fillmore, so there is an argumentative coherence to the biography rather than just a chronological array of historical details. The Encyclopedia of Presidents is the most informative of the various series devoted to the American Presidents, and this volume on Millard Fillmore is one of the best written of the bunch.

This study guide is one of the best on the market that has the questions that you will need to know. This study guide has flash cards to help you remember those real estate words and their meanings.

I have not finished the book, however, the author is a great speaker, coach and mentor. He is also a serious hiker. If you would like to hear him in person visit Unity at the Lake, Lake Tahoe, CA

It helps me to undetstand my self better and find may wy bag home. It would be good to have this book translated in german. I would sell it many times in my bookstore. How can I order as al seller?

If you are not satisfied with superficial and shallow interpretations of the Scripture that we hear a lot in our days, this book is certainly for you. It explains the book of John from a metaphysical point of view. The idea is that the Bible is a deeply symbolic book, which uses people, places and events as symbols of certain stages of our inner development. The Bible was written not about people who died many centuries ago - it is written about us and our experiences in the process of spiritual evolution and an inner unfoldment.

You will find this book helpful in many ways, especially if you are looking not only for an intellectual understanding, but its practical application. It will lead you to the further realization of your spiritual identity, with the fullness of power of glory and power that follows. And this will be a true "new birth"!

To all what I said I need to add that I translated this book into the Russian language and published it on the web.