Reviews of Radical Happiness

"This is an incredible book. I have been reading spiritual literature for 30+ years, and this came to me at exactly the right time. It is essential reading and practice for anyone in the midst of Self-realization. The book provides expert guidance and practices. It explains the process of Awakening and provides the means to help you ground and stabilize your connection with the Self. The author clearly writes from the perspective of an enlightened being, indeed she is a master teacher and guide. I was prompted to do a counseling session with her after reading another of her books and found it, along with this book, to be among the most beneficial things I have ever done. This book is indispensable." —Jeff Bronson

“It is rare that I take the time to review books, but this one is a gem of inordinate value. I have not put it down since I started it and have highlighted virtually every word!! To me, not one word is wasted; not one concept goes without life-changing potential. It is truly a work of the Spirit, and I have found nuggets of such value in every page that it's taking me forever to read as I have to meditate on practically every sentence, then write volumes in my journal. It is speaking to me from such depths and from such utter clarity. Oh to find the clarity that this author has clearly experienced for herself; perhaps it lies carried in the words from these pages. If you are a seeker, this book can only lend itself to your progress, and whilst saying the same things that we have all heard and read 1,000 times, it says them in such a way as to bring reality and understanding to the concepts. For once I am empowered to actually apply these realizations to my life paradigm and daily living. Enjoy this gift from the Universe—it is truly inspired (in Spirit).” –Scubadiva

“It's quite challenging to put into words how this book has struck me. A part of me wants to rant on and on about how incredibly powerful this book was to me. However, there is nothing I can say that would present it properly, as I really feel this book is like a personal can opener. It sliced me open and helped shed crystal, perfect, light on things I've always heard, or at least concepts with which I was not unfamiliar, in a way that bathed my soul in acceptance…. It's stuffed with content, it's concise, it is thorough, it presents very logical exercises which further examine the truths it outlines…. This book resonates with me and will be one I frequent for the remaining time I have on this earth.” –Trepan, an Amazon.com review

"Gina Lake speaks plainly, directly, and soundly about whatever she talks about. She makes practical nonduality look easy. Everyone 'should' have in their library at least one book by Gina Lake. Find a title that interests you and order it." —Jerry Katz, author of One: Essential Writings on Nonduality

"As a big reader of spiritual books, I have concluded that Gina is one of the most clear and direct teachers that you will find. This book provides pointers and insights that direct the reader to look within, to what's really here, now. I'm a big fan of Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Katie Davis (Awake Joy), and Adyashanti (Gina's teacher). It's safe to say if you like any of these teachers, you will like Gina's approach as well. She also takes a closer look at 'doership,' free will, and the ego's ability to shape our lives. That's a particularly tricky area for exploration, but one that I think doesn't get touched on by many other teachers. Whether or not you're new to the spiritual path, this book will serve you well." –James Carland

"In Radical Happiness, Gina shows us clearly that suffering is optional. Oh how I love Gina Lake’s books. I have given away many copies. Because they are so special, I can’t NOT share them with others... More than just a teaching, Gina’s books are, for this reader, a catalyst for Awakening... And the wonderful exercises will lead you to the experience of what she writes, not just the mental understanding of it...If you love what Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie or Advaita point to, or you are just tired of suffering, you will love this work.”—Lisa Holliday Lee, Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie

Radical Happiness is an invaluable collection of pointers from Oneness to Oneness BY Oneness. Gina Lake ‘the person’ is one I would describe as highly trained and competent to be what we might call a spiritual coach. What makes her expression unique and empowering is the inescapable fact that she clearly IS what she shares—The One Self of All Beings. In short, Gina holds up a perfect, clear mirror so that you can see your True Self… The book contains many potent pointers for directly seeing that the false ego-self IS false, which naturally reveals the Unchanging Eternal—The Timeless Reality of your true Being. Very highly recommended.” —Charlie Hayes, author of Perfect Peace

"Not surprisingly, the radiant joy of the Self can be felt in these pages. Gina's book, like the radical happiness it reveals, comes straight from the Heart.” —Dennis L. Trunk, Editor of Third Millennium Gateway

"This book powerfully exposes the mind and its tricks in a way that won't make you feel bad. Gina Lake states that the mind was meant to have its hold over us but now is the time for the suffering to end. This book also doesn't expect you to automatically awaken, but it contains effective and simple exercises to free the reader from the tyranny of the mind. I don't think this review can do this amazing book justice, as Radical Happiness is special beyond words. I feel blessed to have read it and I hope you do too." –J. Mason

“Advaita presented with easy warmth and friendly insight: Gina's engaging book Radical Happiness exudes her vast spirit of loving kindness mixed with the traditional "via negativa" or "negating way" teachings of Nonduality and a few other interesting things as well. Her professional counseling background and co-teaching work with her advaita-oriented husband, Nirmala, empower her to present nonduality in a warm, pragmatic manner... This is the Self dancing together with Self as gentle Love…Gina has a talent for making the material zing with freshness and cogency… Gina's several books, including this one, are surely an integral part of the Divine force of awakening all selves to this one nonndual Self.” —Timothy Conway, Advaita scholar and author of Women of Power and Grace

“Here is a work of true genius and heart that could possibly shift your entire perspective and approach to everyday life. My heart is pumping from joy as I write this review because Gina has shown me in a simple and effective manner how to access the True and Indestructible Happiness that exists for each of us right here in this moment... Gina shows you through many practical and observational meditations how to shift Awareness from the confines of the mind to the spaciousness of our hearts, helping us move away from the ego's image of self to the True Self.”—Alessandro DeNino

Radical Happiness is a supremely intelligent guide to awakening from the delusion of the mind and its time. Gina points with clarity and wisdom, while offering practical exercises and helpful resources, so that we may realize the extraordinary delight of the Heart.” —Katie Davis, Advaita teacher author of Awake Joy

“... Insightfully and eloquently written, Radical Happiness offers practical pointers and exercises that allow every reader to discover who they really are by their own experience.” —Sundance Burke, Advaita teacher and author of Free Spirit

“This book is life changing! Just reading this book gives me peace! As an individual who struggles with PTSD (life). This book gives me direction and hope, which has many times seemed so far away. I have read many books on living in the moment and awakening, but this one really gives you the details that most other books miss. Radical Happiness is a book that I am sure I will read more than once and come back to time and time again. This book is a gem.”—Julia

“What a fantastic read. I loved this book. I read it in two sittings and was literally transformed in the process. This book will give you a direct experience and not just a head full of information to haul around. I can't recommend this book highly enough.” —Jay B. Everett

“Of course we can't find the one book that will enlighten us after a reading. Eckhart Tolle's works come close. So do Zen books and Taoist works and Buddhism. If there is one book that has come closest for me, it would be Radical Happiness. With this work, Gina goes right into the root causes of suffering, which is the ego's false perception of the world. Through her words she explains how this happens and what we can do to get out of it. Each chapter is featured with exercises, from meditation to questioning our thoughts. As we work on these, we become less attached to material things and closer to peace and happiness. This book works very well with Eckhart Tolle's and Byron Katie's works. Read this book once, then again and again. Forget about using a highlighter for the important parts. You'll end up marking every word.” –Chris Heath

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