One of the most notable fans of the impersonal life was elvis presley who often throughout his life publicly credit this work with his success after. Dyer, elvis carried a copy of this book around prior to the author being revealed. The strongest of all the personal relationships of elvis presley, by far, was that he had with his mother gladys, as described below. To you whose soul is weary and discouraged and almost destitute of hope. The little book in which elvis found the light 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. To ask other readers questions about the impersonal life, please sign up.
The book is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning how to lead a spiritual life and are in. The way of the impersonal life are the teachings joseph benner wrote for those seekers wishing to practice the path of the impersonal life as presented in the impersonal life. The impersonal life audiobook by joseph benner youtube. His biographers describe elvis as a spiritual seeker who felt there was more to his mission in life than achieving incredible fame and fortune through performing. At the institutes core is the gilder lehrman collection, one of the great archives in american history.
When he passed away in 1977 they found him with this book at his side. The threefold force, manifesting as all wisdom, all love, all power, or if you will, as light, heat, and energy that which holds together all forms and is back of and in all expressions and phases of life, is but the manifestation of my self in the act or state of being. Because as all elvis biographers tell us, it spoke to him in such a clear understanding voice. One of the most notable fans of the impersonal life was elvis presley who often throughout his life publicly credit this work with his success after discovering this work and applying its teachings to his own life. Geller gave presley a copy of the impersonal life which. This vintage copy of the impersonal life was given to elvis presley by his close friend and spiritual confidant larry geller. In fact, when bodhi tree opened in 1970, i was buying all the impersonal life copies they had because elvis liked to give them to people. The impersonal life joseph benner pdf limitless lvx. One of the most notable fans of the impersonal life was elvis presley who often throughout his life publicly credit this work with his success after discovering this.
In the last years of his life, presley gave away hundreds of copies of the book, the impersonal life. In his book, the impersonal life, joseph benner inspires and fans the flame of desire to live a life of truth, love, and selflessness. The impersonal life exceedingly rare elvis last known. Jun 14, 2017 first published in 1914, the impersonal life by joseph sieber benner is a highly influential new thought classic that urges readers to seek inward for true spiritual revelation. You cannot come into your fruitage before you have grown to it. Perhaps youre going through some tough trials in life, or maybe you perhaps feel lost. The impersonal life was actually first published anonymously in 1916. In the 1960s elvis presley was introduced to benners work by his. Elvis presley wanted everyone to read the impersonal life and gave out many copies to his closest friends and acquaintances.
It has a little introduction about how elvis used this book. We have to admit to almost total ignorance of the person and life of this author, except we know that his name was joseph s. Elvis was introduced to the book by his hairdresserturnedguru. It explains what is essential from the bible, though it is a book of universal spirituality, not religion. People who liked the impersonal life also liked these free titles. With a clearer understanding of the connection shared by all living things, one can better clarify what they are put on this earth to do. Impersonal life by joseph benner read the complete text for. Is it true that elvis presley would read this book often and. Elvis became a searcher for truth, and by 1965, elvis was reading books. This book about selfdiscovery and spirituality attracted elvis to its message and he was known to give copies of this book.
The way out, the way beyond, and the way to the kingdom. Today we know that hermetic societies affiliated with the o. A conversation with elvis presleys spiritual advisor. Elvis presley was used by satanic forces jesus truth. In a newspaper interview with the memphis press scimitar, elvis himself was open about the close relationship to his mother. It relates the life story of mukunda lal ghosh, an indian mystic who became famous under his religious name, paramahansa yogananda. His most famous books are the impersonal life and the way out. During the filming of harum scarum elvis was delving intoautobiography of a yogi, which, along with the prophet and the impersonal life, became one of his favorite books. In the 1960s elvis presley was introduced to benners work by his hairdresserturnedguru, larry geller. One of the most notable fans of the impersonal life was elvis presley who often throughout his life publicly credit this work with his success. I also brought him autobiography of a yogi by paramahansa yogananda and the prophet by kahlil gibran. Jan 08, 2017 in fact, when bodhi tree opened in 1970, i was buying all the impersonal life copies they had because elvis liked to give them to people.
My sense is that it may have been the source of inspiration for the writers of acim and mr. According to kathy, it was elvis and kathy singing how great thou art together informally that made elvis decide to put that gospel. Elvis was known for his voracious reading of spiritual and religious material. Elvis presley distributed suitcases full of books the impersonal life among his fans. O, like the jcs committee and scientology church cos, seek to recruit celebrities and initiate them into kabbalah and hermetic literature like elvis s favorite book the impersonal life. One of the most notable fans of the impersonal life. My life will and must push forth, but it will do it by gradual and steady growth. It was so dear to elvis that he began sharing it with the world by giving copies away by the case. Great love still abounds in this world for the departed king of rock and roll, elvis presley. To you, who, through long years and much running to and fro, have been eagerly seeking, in books and teachings, in philosophy and religion, for you know not what truth, happiness, freedom, god. Elvis made a largerthan life public contribution to the world of music, while privately seeking a path to spiritual peace and higher love. This read is great for anyone who has an interest in spirituality, or maybe has a longing for purpose and meaning in life.
Lot detail elvis presley owned and heavily notated copy. Biographer albert goldman says elvis gave away hundreds of copies of this book over the last years of his life. The little book in which elvis found the light 9780875167671 by anonymous and a great selection of similar new, used and. Angela grew up hearing elvis because her mom was a big fan, and her aunt rosie saw him perform in las vegas. Retrieved 2 february amazon inspire digital educational resources. Another of elvis s favorite books was the impersonal life, which supposedly contains words recorded directly from god by joseph benner. The two met in 1964, when geller was hired by presley as his personal hair stylist. A conversation with elvis presleys spiritual advisor awaken. Today visitors to gracelandand to many bookshops nationwide and even overseaswill find that, in a very real sense, the impersonal life has come home to where it flourished while elvis presley sought and found so much personal meaning in its pages. The little book in which elvis found the light 9780875167671 by anonymous and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Elvis and kathy had a similar interest in spiritual matters and he was pleased that they both liked the same kind of books, such as joel s. The impersonal life by joseph sieber benner on free audio. The book is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning how to lead a spiritual life and are in the process of selfdiscovery. Elvis presley had many close relationships throughout his career.
Jun 09, 2014 his most famous books are the impersonal life and the way out. Psychologist peter whitmer, in the inner elvis, writes extensively on the importance of the book for a right understanding of elvisone that still comes as a total surprise to most people otherwise familiar with the singers life. Lot detail elvis presley owned and heavily notated copy of. More than 70,000 items cover five hundred years of american history, from columbuss 1493 letter describing the new world to soldiers letters from world war ii and vietnam.
The impersonal life was not the only spiritual reading he did, but all elvis biographers relate that this book, after the bible itself, was the second big such impact on his life. Author joseph benner penned this book in the early 20th century, and it has been a popular title among millions of readers since. Elvis presley distribuait valises pleine des livres the impersonal life. A most of the general public doesna t know that elvis presley was a student of spiritual philosophies.
In the 1960s elvis presley was introduced to benners work by his guru, larry geller. The impersonal life is one of the key books written on the topic of selfdiscovery and leading a spiritual life. He gave out copies by the score to friends and acquaintances. Shortly before his death, elvis had given his friend, wanda june hill, a list of his favorite books, saying to her that if she didnt do anything else in her lifetime, that she should read these books. The iconic book, so adored by elvis, comes with a letter from chris davidson that states in part, this thirtythird edition of the impersonal life, published in 1973, was purchased by entertainer, elvis presley and signed to felton jarvis who was elvis rca record producer from the mid 60s until 1977. Geller gave presley a copy of the impersonal life which immediately impacted the then hectic king of rocks life. Press release the impersonal life book elvis presley e. There is a feeling that im floating on a calm sea before the storm. The impersonal life, first published in 1914 and also known as the i am teaching, claims that the true spirit resides in every human being. Presley, elvis when you have found the kingdom you will. The author has been discovered but little is known about the author. The impersonal life joseph benner haftad 9781614277262. Elvis presley considered benners book, the impersonal life, to be one of his favorite books. In the last century, the impersonal life has garnered many notable fans, including not only elvis presley, but the father of motivation himself.
Benners the impersonal life, was elvis s favorite book next to the bible. The cos basically took custody of lisa marie after elvis passed away and one could easily. Impersonal life by joseph benner can be read for free at the free library of metaphysical new thought books and texts with links to new thought communities and teachers worldwide. In the last century, the impersonal life has garnered many notable fans, including not only elvis presley, but the father of motivation himself, dr. He was the first to introduce the knowledge and teachings of impersonal life also known as the i am teaching to the world in his first book, the. Right click to save as epub format black text zip file epub format dark blue text zip file 6 x 8 pdf for ipad or tablet 8. Book the impersonal life joseph benner description. Here, elvis found food for his soul, and he devoured it.
The impersonal life written by joseph sieber benner and published in 1914. The impersonal life practice exercise joseph benner we have shown you one way to be your real self by first mentally seeing yourself acting as a divine being would act, and in meditation so practicing such mental acting that it becomes natural and easy when you mix with others. A copy was allegedly with him on the night he died. May 11, 2002 elvis presley wanted everyone to read the impersonal life and gave out many copies to his closest friends and acquaintances. I brought him a book called the impersonal life about esoteric christianity.
He calls the book ground zero for elvis exploration of the beyond within. It was ground zero for his selfexplorationa and spiritual awareness. This last edition of elvis most treasured book, the impersonal life, stands above and beyond all the rest, and is the most signifcant and important of any of elvis books or personal belongings. Elvis was introduced to the book by his hairdresserturnedguru, larry geller, in 1964. Elvis bought this book by the case and gave it out freely to friends and acquaintences. Elvis was the consummate student of higher learning.
Elvis and the rosicrucian brethren illuminati news. The impersonal life is the book that elvis had been looking for all his life. Press release the impersonal life book elvis presley ezine. The impersonal life is the clearest, most simply written book about god i have read anywhere including the highly touted a course in miracles, and the conversations with god series by neal donald walsh.
One of elvis favorite books was the impersonal life by joseph benner. Lot detail 1970s elvis presley signed the impersonal life. This is the book elvis a had been looking for all his life. The little book in which elvis found the light by anonymous a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. It was ground zero for his selfexplorationa and spiritual. Goldsmiths the intimate way and kahlil gibrans the impersonal life. The impersonal life now available for download in 5 formats. One of the most notable fans of the impersonal life was elvis presley who often credited this work for his success after applying its principles to his life. Joseph sieber benner january 3, 1872 september 24, 1938 was an american author, new thought writer and representative of the brotherhood of christ who used the pen name anonymous. Author joseph benner penned this book as anonymous in the early 20th century, and it has been a popular title among millions of readers since. The stalinjesus sighting wouldve come in march of 1965, when presley was 30 years old, caught between his search for some kind of truth through books like the impersonal life and. The impersonal life is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning how to lead a spiritual life and are in the process of selfdiscovery. This book about selfdiscovery and spirituality attracted elvis to its message so he wanted to share this important teaching to those close to him. The impersonal life practice exercise joseph benner.