A superbly illustrated introduction to the use of feng shui in choosing, designing, or decorating a home. Featuring 75 color photos and diagrams. Although feng shui has been practiced for centuries in the East, it is a recent discovery in the West. The benefits of this ancient Chinese art are becoming increasingly appreciated, however, with more and more people turning to feng shui before choosing or decorating a home. are Concerned with maximizing posit… More >>
#1 by Abra Carroll Nardo on June 28, 2010 - 9:35 am
I found this book at my local public library and now I MUST buy it. Of the 10-15 books on Feng Shui I’ve read, this one is the easiest to use. Shurety goes through, room by room, and gives suggestions to improve the Feng Shui. For example, in the chapter on sitting rooms, she says “Keep all shelving as low-level as possible to prevent the feeling that everything is tumbling down on you.” Probably the most useful part of this book is the diagrams of each room which illustrate auspicious placement to improve the room’s energy. Shurety also explains the bagua, the nine cures, and the five elements and how to use them. I found the discussion on cleansing rituals at the end a little strange and probably something I won’t use, but in general, I highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on June 28, 2010 - 10:35 am
If you are looking for clarity, straight-forward and worthwhile advice, as well as easy-to- implement changes to your life-style, THIS IS THE BOOK!!!
It’s packed with illustrations, diagrams and comments that are difficult to find anywhere else without ploughing through endless documentation.
I have begun to apply some of Sarah’s advice and can feel how quickly these improvements are paying off.
I strongly recommend you read this book … no doubt a “classic” and a reference in waiting.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on June 28, 2010 - 1:23 pm
Great book: well-structured, beautifully-illustrated and easy to use. In addition, Shurety has translated her experience of Feng Shui into a modern home environment. She also focuses on the application rather than the theory.
Also tackles other areas of life, providing a well-rounded overview of the topic and its implementation.
Well worth reading and highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Anonymous on June 28, 2010 - 2:09 pm
I have read quite a number of Feng Shui books, some written by Masters, and I did not feel this book was quite up to it. There seems to be quite a number of discrepancies. The writer does not place the Bagua (ie direction) the same as the Masters (this is confusing). Also, she encourages one to place plants in every room – which is not the case. The bedroom and bathroom, it is said, should not have plants.Another, she says to place plants on either side of the front door; however, Lilian Too cautions one to ensure they are not too similar and upright, ie representing joss sticks burning for the dead. Some of the writer’s points are basic, and valid but due to the discrepancies, i’m a bit wary in believing all she says as gospel. I prefer the books by Lilian Too, who gives more detail and more information and seems more in line with the other masters.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on June 28, 2010 - 4:25 pm
Loved this book. Great for beginners, very practical information with helpful cures.
Rating: 5 / 5