Alex Toft

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The book is ok but far from brilliant. Although I agree with the concepts in theory, the writing is very lazy and the text is full of contradictions. If you have read 'The Instruction' it's basically a rehash so I wouldn't waste your money. You could read the Michael teachings and get the same information, presented in a much better format for free. Each chapter explains a very simplified concept, gives a few shallow examples and goes onto an excersise. I found myself frequently getting bored by the repetition and skipping chapters. In summery it's just too black and white with too much repetition. I found it lacking the depth I wanted and I wasn't moved, entertained or challenged by the book. The author also puts his politics into the book which I feel is unnecessary

Hmm. Mixed feelings about the film. It had absolutely rave reviews and the premise seemed interesting, so I was excited to watch it. Within ten minutes, I started to groan and tut at it. Julie is in her 20s. She is stunningly beautiful and academic. Within a short time we see her change University courses, dump her boyfriend, and get into a relationship with a much older guy. That's fair enough, we are all indecisive at that age, and throughout life! Very quickly I started to feel like the main characters had no depth and I just couldn't relate. Julie pretty much clicks her fingers and she is the master of whatever career is her choice of the day. Chance encounters at cool parties, lead to meeting another stunning guy who is instantly besotted with her. With all the suffering and horror that people go through in this crazy world! Is not knowing who you want to date or which lucrative profession you want to make a career of real suffering? All the characters wear beautiful cloths, have awesome friends and live in cool apartments. I wanted to see real human grief and the complexity of life and different personalities coming together. There are awful clichés like 'nobody communicates like we do in a relationship.' Seeeesh! Come on! I nearly walked out but felt embarrassed to walk through the isle, so I stayed! On the whole I'm glad I watched the complete film as it does somewhat redeem itself. It's beautifully shot and shows stunning scenes of Oslo. The last few chapters develop just enough depth to keep it interesting, and raises some interesting dilemmas and points of discussion. It's a bit like a Norwegian Woody Allen film. But where he makes it hilarious, as we laugh at how neurotic and indecisive we are, and the fact it leads to nothing. This film takes itself and mental lingering seriously! If you can look past the first world problems element on the film, it's a compelling watch and beautifully shot. Once is enough for me though!