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The Guru Papers: \u00a0<\/span><\/em>Masks of Authoritarian Power<\/span><\/span>
<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>by Joel Kramer & Diana Alstad<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n

New<\/span> Review<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 by\u00a0Julian Walker<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0(ElephantJournal.com<\/em>, 6\/21\/12)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“The Dark Side of Spirituality:\u00a0The Guru Papers<\/em>\u00a0Unmasks Sacred Cows! – A Map to Spiritual Empowerment”

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\"Guru<\/a><\/p>\r\n


\u201cEasily the most comprehensive, erudite, and timely book…to explore authoritarianism in religion, institutions, power, the family, intimacy and sexual relations, and personal problems such as addiction….Argue[s] persuasively that any system of values that places tradition and the past above the imperative to question the present is destined to become increasingly lethal.\u201d
<\/span>\u2014San Francisco Chronicle Book Review<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA thorough, wide-ranging analysis of the way power has historically been maintained….A diagnosis of what\u2019s wrong with the world and how to fix it….Its thesis is elegant and nearly unlimited in its ramifications….[Shows that] authoritarianism is…part of the way we think.\u201d <\/span>
\u2014The New Mexican <\/i>(Santa Fe)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDon\u2019t be deceived by the title. The Guru Papers <\/i>is about much more than cult groups. A profoundly important critique of the covert authoritarianism of most religions…and of such cultural values as unconditional love, addiction, and 12-step programs….Thought-provoking and radically important….Extraordinarily rich and complex….An important contribution to changing [old paradigms].\u201d <\/span>
\u2014 Liberty<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n


\u201cSpells out…the dangers of becoming addicted to another\u2019s authority in any sphere of life.\u201d\u00a0
<\/span>\u2014Times Literary Supplement <\/i>(London)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA breathtakingly profound analysis….One of the most deeply insightful works of our time….Nearly every page crackles with statements that…provoked one \u2018Aha!\u2019 after another as I saw elements of culture, history, and my own experience from a new perspective that made immediate sense….A magnificent contribution…The most reasonable and coherent picture of the evolution of religious ideas to date, and brilliant sections on love and control, and…addiction….A vision of spirituality beyond authoritarianism…[and] tremendous contribution to our collective understanding.\u201d
\u2014Richard Heinberg, author of Blackout<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cProvocative and thorough….Unmask[s] the countless manifestations of authoritarianism in our contemporary culture. Cover[s] vast territory…rais[es] all the vitally important questions….It should definitely be placed in the hands of anyone who has been, or is, or contemplates becoming involved with a guru.\u201d
\u2014<\/i>Georg Feuerstein, Yoga Journal<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cExpands the concept of authoritarianism and gives a new slant on the human condition…Shows that to overcome our staggering problems, we must learn to think non-authoritarian…The convincing arguments will make readers re-sort their thinking.\u201d
\u2014John Irwin, sociologist, author of The Felon<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAnswers a host of questions about the source of recurring problems….Unmasks the insidiously pervasive nature of authoritarian values that permeate society…Without awareness of how authoritarianism operates below the level of awareness, we too are likely to become its victims….Perceptive guidelines for detecting hidden authoritarianism and intervention strategies for self-empowerment….Deals with the most fundamental aspects of the Yin and Yang of human nature and the meaning of social community.\u201d
\u2014Philip Zimbardo, author of Psychology and Life<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe questions raised by it are so profound…that they can never be put out of one\u2019s mind.\u201d
\u2014The Humanist<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDon\u2019t let the title fool you…A more apt title would be \u201cMasks of Power\u201d as the book has great relevance for a secular audience as well….[Can] shift readers\u2019 minds in a deep way. [They\u2019re] onto something big…. Elegantly articulates many of [our]…unformed thoughts\u201d
\u2014Synapse<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

1\u201cLaser clarity….Fascinating insights into the leader\/follower relationship….[and] the usually veiled authoritarianism embedded in world views and values….One of the most compelling, \u2018can\u2019t put it down\u2019 books I\u2019ve read in a long time, [it] offers challenging concepts for egalitarian communities\u201d
\u2014Communities Magazine<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWith x-ray analysis and laser precision it discloses authoritarian structures. It expands consciousness of the consciousness journey itself, exposing its ever present darker side….Even offer[s] a flashlight guide through this darkness. Uncompromising in its thesis, sparing no current idol, it is a poignant attack on the illusions of our times.\u201d
\u2014Mike Arons, professor emeritus of psychology, West Georgia College<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cUndertake[s] the monumental task of reforming the very basis of civilization….Step[s] on…nearly every sacred cow….Offers both affirmation and optimism.\u201d
\u2014Creative Loafing <\/i><\/b>(Atlanta)<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cFor those…who prefer to have their world grounded in comfortable, familiar dogmas, this book will make their hair stand on end….Dissect[s], with the best scientific rigor, many old standards of belief.\u201d
\u2014Fate Magazine<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cOffers new insights for restructuring a more functional and caring society by exposing the cultural authoritarianism that undermines democracy.\u201d
\u2014James Austin, criminologist, coauthor of It\u2019s About Time<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cFilled with insight….Deconstructs the authoritarianism of modernity….The Guru Papers <\/i>can help change agents reconceptualize what they are trying to do and how they are trying to do it\u201d
\u2014Journal of Organizational Change Management<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

“The Guru Papers<\/em>\u00a0is full of examples of cults, programs, and spiritual guides gone awry. Kramer and Alstad warn us to shop as smartly and conscientiously for spiritual paths as we do for consumer goods. It’s an important purchase.”\u00a0
\u2014Bloomsbury Review<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe chapter on addiction presents an exciting and provocative new concept about the origin and process of addiction. A must read for therapists and addiction counselors.\u201d
\u2014<\/i>Ann McKain, past President of The American Academy of Psychotherapists<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA tour-de-force<\/i>…Fascinating model of the psychology of addictive behavior….Profound and compelling account of the endless battle between warring aspects of our being\u2014and how we might become whole….Their writings are an indispensable resource in my clinical work.\u201d
\u2014Jeffrey Rubin, author of The Art of Flourishing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAmbitious treatise [on] the foundation of our social and self-control mechanisms….[The addiction chapter] take[s] on the disease model…and also…\u2018responsibility models\u2019….As a long time researcher…of addiction, I found [it] a refreshing analysis of predominant theories of substance abuse. [Their] own model of the divided psyche and \u2018why it feels good to be bad\u2019 was not only original but resonant….Particularly useful regarding the futility of the drug war\/punitive approach….\u201d
\u2014<\/i><\/b>Marsha Rosenbaum’s <\/b><\/b>review of chapter on addiction<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAnyone who reads The Guru Papers <\/i>will be profoundly changed. Its ideas are like a medical laser beam vaporizing cancer cells with the power of truth.\u201d
\u2014Steven Hassan, author of Combatting Cult Mind Control<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDelivers what it promises…Describ[es how]… overt and covert authoritarianism can intrude into social, political, and religious beliefs and interfere with normal personality development….Part II explores subtle, indirect forces in values and beliefs…concealed in what people assume and take for granted….Merits wide readership…highly recommended.\u201d
\u2014Cultic Studies Journal<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cCrystal-clear…. [Goes] deeply into the inherent paradoxes in…world religion…Explain[s] with blistering clarity why we get seduced.\u201d
\u2014Whole Earth Review<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA bold, timely, important book. It can teach us to think responsibly about \u2018spiritual\u2019 questions….Deserves to be a basic text in comparative religion.\u201d
\u2014Abraham Levitsky, coauthor with Fritz Perls of The Rules and Games of Gestalt Therapy<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA contribution of the highest order….Of immense and immediate consequence\u201d
\u2014Brain\/Mind Bulletin <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA brilliant book inspiring new insights with each re-reading. Opening it randomly, I\u2019ve received just the\u00a0<\/span>wisdom I needed for my next step toward freedom.\u201d
\u2014Susan Campbell, author of Getting Real <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cVery important…Simply and elegantly written…One of the most helpful books on psychological oppression\u00a0<\/span>of the decade.\u201d
\u2014Creation Spirituality <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBrilliantly analytical, always probing…this adventurous book offers an unflinching view of the structure and\u00a0<\/span>psychology of reality.\u201d\u00a0
<\/span>\u2014John Tytell, <\/b>author of <\/b>Naked Angels\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cExplores [how] the struggle for independence…is countered by deeply embedded structures within every\u00a0<\/span>aspect of society…and within the individual psyche.\u201d\u00a0
<\/span>\u2014Noetic Sciences Review<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cElegantly identifies the masks that power uses to hide its abuse[s]…Hard-hitting practical logic that rips the guts out of sacred cows that have fed too long in pastures provided by a na\u00efve…population.\u201d
\u2014Point Reyes Light<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAlarming, enlightening, and riveting…Eminently readable…Powerful tools for building a more humane society.\u201d
\u2014Merrill Joan Gerber, author of Gut Feelings<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cSubversive…Challenges core beliefs with powerful arguments that seem self-evident…Offers hope…Shows the authoritarian virus is not in the bio-computer, but in the way it\u2019s programmed.\u201d
\u2014Timothy Leary, author of Flashbacks<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cA powerful, magnificent book about our own individual integrity beyond any historic and self-appointed authority.\u201d
\u2014James Kavanaugh, author of God Lives<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHow authoritarian leaders manipulate followers and why people surrender to them\u201d
\u2014Publishers Weekly<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAn essential key to understanding…control and manipulation\u201d
\u2014The Bookwatch<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cIt\u2019s unusual to find a book that covers [so] much ground…and does it so well.\u201d
\u2014Truth Seeker<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cSheds light on our darkening political spirit….Compelling theory about why we keep taking the same tired approaches, despite their proven failure.\u201d
\u2014Magical Blend<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDisplays appropriate irreverence toward all organized religions\u2014with a powerful analysis.\u201d
\u2014Paul Krassner, author of Best of the Realist<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Guru Papers: \u00a0Masks of Authoritarian Power\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0by Joel Kramer & Diana Alstad New Review\u00a0\u2013 by\u00a0Julian Walker\u00a0\u00a0(ElephantJournal.com, 6\/21\/12)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“The Dark Side of Spirituality:\u00a0The Guru Papers\u00a0Unmasks Sacred Cows! – A Map to Spiritual Empowerment” \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 […]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-822","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nPraise for "The Guru Papers" - Joel & Diana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joeldiana.com\/?page_id=822\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Praise for "The Guru Papers" - Joel & Diana\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Guru Papers: \u00a0Masks of Authoritarian Power\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0by Joel Kramer & Diana Alstad New Review\u00a0\u2013 by\u00a0Julian Walker\u00a0\u00a0(ElephantJournal.com, 6\/21\/12)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“The Dark Side of Spirituality:\u00a0The Guru Papers\u00a0Unmasks Sacred Cows! 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