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Does The Wizard of Oz touch a spiritual chord in each one of us because it has a certain Zen to it? Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, is clearly a Zen Master. She sets Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road to spiritual enlightenment. When Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion let go of their conscious yearning and free their minds to function spontaneously and inharmony with the cosmos, brains, heart, and courage flow easily and effortlessly. Ultimately, Dorothy attains satori, the Zen experience of "awakening." She finds her true Self, her higher consciousness, her ultimate Oneness with the cosmos--and her home.
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Oz From a Different Angle.......2007-07-12
This little book is a gem. The Oz story is viewed through the lense
of Zen, yielding yet another perspective on a tale that continues to find
new interpretations. The beautiful illustrations elegantly fit the tone
and style of the book. The Zen interpretation rarely feels forced or trite
but seems perfectly fitting. A quick read, this is a thought
provoking look at a familiar story.
Buddhas and Tao and Void, O-Mu!.......2007-07-02
Um, I like it. And I'm a Zen Buddhist and and Oz fan. So on a cute-scale I give it a higher rating than the actual writing. The pics are fun, the approach is fun... And after all those years of wondering, why did MGM have to make Oz all about a DREAM?! (Some of us hate that.) But I love the Dream, because there are no mistakes in the MGM film, from the metaphorical perspective. (Well, actually, those actors had a helluva time; a nightmare.) The problem with this book is that it's not linear. It doesn't correspond to the run of events in the film. And that drove me winged-monkey-bananas. I suppose that approach could be similar to the Buddhist Bardos?? But I wanted some order. Some editing. I had to keep reading and re-reading in order to figure out where we were in the Tao of Oz - or zen, or what have you? Well, I would have liked some more insight on The Good Witch Glinda's role in things, too! That could have been worked on. So I took that personally and my feelings were hurt. Because we really want to know what makes Glinda tick! That was too vague. You know how the movie ends, Glinda bops back in with her bubble, and is all like, in her extra-terrestrial voice, "You always had the power with you". (See my review on Gangaji's Diamond in Your Pocket.) Fans are so let down by that part of the film! Why put Dorothy through all that junk when she could have just clicked her heels 3 times? And we don't get that answer in this book, so I felt gyped. Also? I felt as if I were being preached to. So I actually gave my first copy of this book away! But I still DO appreciate someone's insights; so I bought it again! Finally?! My feeling is, when a writer writes everything in "we" terms and not in first person? I'm assumming he's talking about that blackberry in his pocket, and not me. Because-b-coz-b-coz I'm perfect! Ok? (And that's my Dream, so I'm stickin' to it.)
Philosophy, Courage a Brain and a Heart!.......2005-12-27
I got this book as a gift from someone with a serious jones for the Wizard of Oz. At first, I just liked it because it reminded me of my friend and tossed it in a corner. Then one day I got around to reading it. Now, it stays where I can pick it up and open to read a simple passage in the moment. It is a fun and brilliant way to explore a different philosophy, or at least question how you choose to do things. I can't imagine many people in this culture being unaware of the examples and characters. Now when the Wizard of Oz comes on, I tend to filter it through this!
To the Young at Heart........2004-09-22
On one of my recent journeys through the Land of Oz, the Ozarks, I visited with my friend Roger S. Baum, the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum-the author of the "Wizard of Oz". I asked him what he thought about the theory of his great-grandfather being a Zen Master. He admitted he really didn't know. That he hadn't read "The Zen of Oz". That it has been his experience that such things were only done by people that saw an opportunity to make money off Great Grandfather's work. After I explained the gist of Joey Green's premise I did notice a slow smile take over Roger's face. He was intrigued. Though he would not corroborate Joey's claims he did state that Great Grandfather would probably not turn over in his grave if he knew about "The Zen of Oz". The one caveat Roger then mentioned was that first and foremost the Oz Series is a collection of fantasies for the young at heart. Meant to be taken with sincerity but not too seriously. The rest of our conversation was private.
As for me, I find "The Zen of Oz" quite clever and entertaining. It has added to my enjoyment of the classic movie. I see the movie in a whole new light. Almost as though I am seeing it for the first time. We are Dorothy. Prodigal sons and daughters venturing out into the world on our own only to find out that there is no place like home. That the Wizard can't really give us anything we don't already have. That there is an inner spark of the Divine within each of us. That the Yellow Brick Road is an inner path that leads to the great beyond and that each of us must make the journey for ourselves. To realize that no matter where we are we are already over the rainbow for we make the rainbow. That life is a great mystery and that we are the greatest mystery of all. That life is full of wonder and joy, as well as pain and sorrow. That as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said, "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
A personal thought that I would like to add to "The Zen of Oz." Totality, "Toto", is a synergetic organic unity greater than one but less than two. The whole of ultimate reality is greater than the sum of its parts. We are not alone. Though there is more than one of us there is not a second. We are family and there is no place like home. And dogs, and cats like Slimmy, really are man's best friend.
are you kidding me?.......2003-05-28
An interesting idea behind the book... finding the spiritual connections and philosophy behind the story of the wizard of oz. The writing style of the book is poor, redundant, and not terribly smooth (inconsistent pronoun usage, repetitive sentence structure, etc.) The book has its glimmers of insight, but in general, I think it looks way too much into the Wizard of Oz- and that means a lot coming from someone who usually gives new-age, self-help, and spiritual books more credit than they probably deserve sometimes. The very basic connections between the Yellow Brick Road and intuition or following the true self, and the basic metaphors of each the scarecrow, lion, and tin man are backed by literary evidence and are argued logically... and I think these basic connections are compelling. Prevelant is the idea that each of the characters, whether his/her search is for brains, courage, a heart, or home, actually possesses these qualities already... it's just a matter of discovering this truth. Green also goes into the philosophy of love, intelligence, courage, and one's personal "home" or the self, and that too is interesting (but at times can be a stretch when relating it back to the story). The book sometimes takes great dives into detail, jumping to conclusions that are based 100% on speculation ... of the author, and not at all on a logical connection. An example you ask? Well, the Lion, while being primped at the Wash & Brush Up Co. in Emerald City, the author observes, gestures "with a decidedly limp wrist, possibly insinuating that his sexual orientation is a `fate I don't deserve.'" The author continues to discuss the lion's inability to come out of the closet to come to terms with his true self, assuming that his limp wrist gesture and interest in fine fabrics means the he is gay. Frankly, I think the lion was just acting like a wealthy king. He also suggests Ms. Gulch is a "victim of her own repressed sexuality." To come to this conclusion would require pure speculation based upon [standards], and though the idea has good intentions, it actually weakens his overarching statement. The idea of the book was obviously very interesting to me, but ... the book has left me disappointed and unsatisfied. The kernels of truth in the book are cluttered by details that are not fully developed. But the pictures are cool, I guess.
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Yoshitomo Nara & Hiroshi Sugito: Over The Rainbow
Yoshitomo Nara , and
Hiroshi Sugito
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ASIN: 3775715029
Release Date: 2005-02-15 |
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Manga meets Pop meets Zen in Over the Rainbow, the first combined presentation of Yoshitomo Nara and Hiroshi Sugito--close friends and stars of the Japanese contemporary art scene. Nara, born in 1959, is regarded as one of Japan's foremost contemporary artists, and has attained a cult status in his homeland that is hardly conceivable for European artists to reach. His signature paintings and drawings of children, often sporting grim gazes, that which recall the tradition of popular Japanese mangas, are among the most sought out items on the international art scene. His former student, Sugito, born in 1970, has also enjoyed great popularity in Japan. Sugito's delicate, finely-painted works are more subtle than Nara's and combine influences of Eastern and Western painting. The two artists completed the first of their joint works in 1997, and developed the idea for a joint exhibition and book project, Over the Rainbow, that same year. Eventually, in the summer of 2004, their goal was realized when Nara and Sugito were invited by the Austrian Galerie Belvedere to live and work in Vienna for three months. Over the Rainbow documents their visit: included are images of the artists at work, and the paintings and drawings that resulted from their collaboration.
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- EXCELLENT!!!
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Rainbow Heart: You Have No Control Over What The Heart Decides
Toy Styles
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ASIN: 0595351344 |
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How do you find your identity when you don't know who you are? You don't...you let your heart decide. Thirteen-year-old Evelyn gladly helps her friends face life's challenges, but she secretly can't understand why she's not like other girls her age. She constantly battles with her sister and her mother in her struggle to find her identity, and the only person Evelyn can confide in is her best friend May. When May rejects her because of her new boyfriend, Evelyn is devastated. But when Evelyn and her family move away from Washington DC, Evelyn is afraid she will never see May again. Years later, Evelyn returns to the DC area, and she finally finds a man who cares for her--but she's unsure of her true feelings for him. Her relationship with her street-smart friend Six has left her with doubts about her sexuality. If she denies her true self, she will be living a lie. If she embraces her new discovery, it could mean losing the love of both her mother and her new boyfriend. May's sudden reappearance in her life only serves to confuse Evelyn more. What will her heart decide?
Customer Reviews:
EXCELLENT!!!.......2006-06-13
I was so excited when I picked this book up! The title alone and the pretty cover made me grab it, but once I opened it up and read the story, I was more impressed. This story mirrored what I went through growing up but never heard about in ANY other stories I ever read. I was elated to finally read a story similar to mine and I can't wait for the author to put out the second part. Thank you!!!!
One of the best books ever!.......2006-04-30
This is an amazing book that truly speaks to the young women of the world who have had to struggle with who they really are. It is well written and keeps you entertained. I can only imagine that the next two books in the series will be just as amazing as the first.
I'm Not A Writer~~~.......2006-02-02
This was a book that has changed my life. I love Ms. Styles because she showed me through this book that what I went through, when I was younger, was not isolated to just me. The characters were real. As real as the things I went through. I'm smiling now just knowing I wasn't alone. I'm not a writer, but I am a reader. And I ADORED this book. P.S. I hope you take advice, please repair the relationship between Evelyn and her mother. Evelyn can't make it without her. I just know it!!
In Tears!!!.......2006-01-26
Miss Styles!!! I picked this book up a a local bookstore in Baltimore after seeing you on TV. I'm not going to lie, I'm a serious reader and was hoping that it would be a little bigger when I bought it. But my reasoning was because I enjoyed it so much, that I didn't want the story or your characters to end.
When is the sequel coming out? This book had me wanting more from you. Although there were some errors, it certainly didn't take from the storyline and the plot. Without spoiling it for others, I loved in the end how Tammy accepted Evelyn just as she was. She was so terrible throughout the book, that I was sure she wasn't going to take it so well. This book makes you do a double take and think twice on how seriously being gay affects people in our own families. And I NEED to, and WANT to, read the sequel.
I read somewhere that you're writing for a MAJOR urban publisher now, but I hope you continue this story too. Don't leave us hanging for too long!!
Wish I Read This Sooner.......2005-12-03
My 26 year old daughter asked me to read this novel to help me understand what she's going through right now. And at first I was skeptical considering the title and the content. But the author managed to bring to light some issues that plague young women who are dealing with their sexuality, as well as some issues that concern us as parents. It was a delightful read and I found myself finishing it in one day because it was very interesting. I anticipate the sequel and I look forward to finding out what happens to Evelyn and her mother. Can they move beyond this to salvage their relationship? I have to know!! Great Job!!
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Alfred is pleased to present the sheet music for Katharine McPhee's version of the classic song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow." "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is McPhee's debut single after her very successful run on the fifth season of the hit show American Idol.. This sheet music provides the song's lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements.
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When Archbishop Desmond Tutu dubbed his native South Africa the "Rainbow Nation," he conjured a vision of ethnic diversity and harmony in a country with eleven official languages, two national anthems, and a parliament that shuttled between two cities. As a foreign correspondent reporting on the last days of apartheid, Gavin Bell thought it was a brave image and wondered how long it would endure. A few years later, he returned to find out what had happened to Tutu's rainbow. In his travels he found a country at odds with itself, swinging between hope and despair, buoyed by a sense of freedom and haunted by a fear of violent crime.
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Travelling in South Africa.......2003-02-14
An easy to read book about the author's travels in South Africa. His journey begins in Cape Town and his route takes him up and through the Western Cape to the Northern Cape and across to Johannesburg, to Durban, Port Elizabeth and back to where he began his journey in Cape Town, visiting many interesting and familiar named places on the way. Never boring, and delightful glimpses of a way of life sometimes very different from that perceived here in the U.K.
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"0ver the Rainbow," the Academy Award -- winning ballad from the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. is one of the most popular songs ever written. It has recently been voted a one of the Lop hits of the twentieth century by music-industry professionals.
In this fresh interpretation of the classic song a young girl discovers that a bit of hope and a dash of imagination can clear up the gloomiest day and transport her beyond the rainbow. Between E. Y. Harburg's beautiful lyrics and Julia Noonan glowing art, the timeless message that wonderful things can happen when you dare to dream has never been better expressed.
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One of a beautiful series.......2007-01-10
This book has absolutely beautiful paintings that compliment the familiar song Over the Rainbow. My 5 year old daughter likes it a lot. Her absolute favorite in the series is I Live In Music by Ntozake Shange, which is part of this series, and might seem odd for a pre-schooler, but her whole class really responded to it as well.
Lyrics are wrong at the start.......2005-11-27
The lyrics at the beginning of the book are incorrect. Most people would not know this, as the lyrics weren't used in The Wizard of Oz. The correct lyric is: "When all the world is a hopeless jumble and the raindrops tumble all around, Heaven opens a magic lane. When all the clouds darken up the skyway there's a rainbow highway to be found, leading from your window pane to a place behind the sun - just a step beyond the rain." The book leaves out the word "highway" - pretty critical to the sense of the lyric and the rhyme. The only reason I know this is that the Seattle Men's Chorus uses "Over the Rainbow" as its theme song, and starts with the beginning of the song - inlcuding the lyric that Judy Garland didn't sing in the film.
Wonderful gift for someone you cherish.......2004-10-19
Sometimes you don't know what to get a person who has everything. This is it. An art lover to a music lover can appreciate the beauty in this creative interpretation of Over the Rainbow, which is most often associated with Judy Garland and The Wizard of Oz. This would be a great book to show a child that Over the Rainbow exists in an entirely different form than television portrays.
Over the Rainbow: a beautiful book.......2000-07-04
The timeless lyrics to "Over the Rainbow" are brought to life in this dreamily illustrated book. Each picture is done in soft, muted colors...the overall effect is dreamy. This book would make an excellent present for anyone, young or old.
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Over the Rainbow
Eric, Wilder
Manufacturer: Lulu.com
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Sometimes a poem is the only way to express your feelings. Over the Rainbow is a book of verse with thoughts on birth, life and death.
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Not all of rock's legends are musicians. Neon Park was working as a poster artist with Family Dog, a San Francisco design group, when he was asked by Frank Zappa to come to Los Angeles to paint the jacket for the next Mothers of Invention album. Park earned only $250 for his effort, and the cover was almost scrapped by Warner Brothers as too controversial, but it launched a career that would make him one of the most renowned and influential artists in the field of album cover art. Park's work combined flashy pop-art with cutting surrealist humor and visual puns, creating a complex and entertaining art that is equal parts brain food and mind candy. Features 70 color illustrations, including all of Park's album covers.
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Wish Bear, Cheer Bear, and all the other adorable Care Bears are the subject of fun and gently challenging activity pages, cool coloring scenes, and full-color stickers! Over the Rainbow Trail is book 2 of the series.
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Kyoto Rediscovered: A Portfolio of Woodblock Prints
Clifton Karhu
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