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 Excellent book for amateurs or professionals August 10, 2007
Dave H (Minnesota and Florida)
This is an excellent introduction to the basics of hypnosis by one of the most respected names in the field. The author has an informal, first-person style that makes the book an easy read. The book is packed with valuable techniques, scripts, and insights that are based on his decades of experience in hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Hunter frequently references the philosophy and works of his mentor, Charles Tebbetts, and quotes extensively from his books. This book is an excellent reference and should be in the library of anyone interested in hypnosis.
Very useful guide for the practice of hypnotherapy March 12, 2006
HypnoDoc (Illinois)
Refer to this text many times over my career! Certianly useful for any practicing professional.
 Shallow and Too Much "Hero Workship" June 10, 2004
David
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
The way the book is written just puts me off. There is simply too much hero worship. "Tebetts" appears so many times that I can only say that whoever writes this way is lacking "common sense". Yes, only a full page photo of Charles Tebbets and a drawing/illustration of the author in front of CT. Also described CT as being "legendary".Another impression I get after reading this book is that the author seems to be a inflated ego. These aside, the book is quite shallow and serves some purpose to the beginner. However, I must add that there are better books out there than this for beginners. So don't waste your time on this one. Okay if you borrow from the library, but I wouldn't buy this book
 Another excellent introductory text. November 20, 2003
MarcWPhoto (IL, United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is the first of two textbooks that the author uses for his college course on hypnotherapy. As such, it is a little different from the "general purpose" introductions to hypnosis and hypnotherapy which are its general peers. A history of the science, some theoretical discussion, and a lot of practical instruction are included.While I know the late Mr. Tibbetts was a leading practitioner and educator, I have to agree with another reviewer that the hero-worship should be toned down a bit. It doesn't detract from the book's value, it's just repetitive. That being said, the book is a fine introduction to the field. I look forward to the second text, "The Art of Hypnotherapy."
I agree 100% with ... April 30, 2003
Cizzle down in VA (Arlington, VA United States)
15 out of 22 found this review helpful
This is one of the most poorly written books I've ever read. It uses all kinds of exclamation points where they're not needed! And it reads like a cheap two-day seminar. When I came here to warn everyone about this book, I had a couple of noticable flaws already in mind, and it made me laugh that ..., said the EXACT things I was thinking i.e. The guy has a really, really creepy hangup about "his late mentor Charles Tibbetts" and is obviously threatened by people with "advanced degrees," mostly because he's a cheap motivational speaker that teaches at TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. He repeats irrelevant points (such as why he calls his clients "clients" instead of subjects) over and over as if he can't remember that he already covered it or doesn't realize the point is minor. The writing is shoddy, the insight is shallow, his "poise" is extremely defensive, and his own insecurity drips off pages through the words. Is that enough? DON'T BUY THIS BOOK.
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