Review: "Who am I?" Is the Key That Opens the Door to Success.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
HOW TO GET OUT OF THIS WORLD ALIVE  The Ultimate Self-Empowerment Handbook as the name suggests, is a Non-fiction, self-help manual which is the product of the author and Philosopher, Alain Forget's  journey to his ultimate conscious state - awakening. He shares this journey with the world in the form of a roadmap to the treasure he has found.First off, the endorsements of Drs. Mark Collins, Consultant Psychiatrist and Peter Fenwick, Neuropsychiatrist and Neurophysiologist, recognised authorities in their fields, lend substantial credibility to the book with their Forewords.  In fact, Dr Collins gives his own testimonial of personally practicing the Four Ds and concludes "I have  moved further and faster than I was able to over the years in my conventional therapy. The way I work professionally has also changed".  Dr Fenwick states "I cannot recommend this book too highly".  These endorsements alone peak the reader's interest and usher (s)he  to a chair to start reading.Forget's exploration and synthesis of world religions and traditions - psychology, philosophy, mysticism and metaphysics is what makes this book unique.  This exercise has birthed the `Philosophy of the 4Ds' - Distancing, Discernment, Disidentification and Discrimination, a step-by step, and practical guide on how to overcome the barriers to self-knowledge. The book delves into the description of each concept, with appropriate examples to help the reader grasp and master each stage of the process.  This chronological flow peaks at the chapter on Awakening where the reader is at the point of `knowing how to get out of this world alive'The book has all the elements of a handbook which makes is user-friendly, practical and easy to follow - a glossary which clearly defines and explains each concept addressed in the book; clear and detailed description and explanation of each principle such as the intrinsic relationship between fear and guilt  and the two keys and four maps to "opening doors that lead to freedom"; the `Biographies and Select Texts' which is a synopsis of all the systems of beliefs that have influenced the writing of the book - Christianity, the Koran and Buddhism to name a few; the Question and Answer section which simulates the intimate and private environment of  a doctor's office where the reader feels comfortable enough to discuss and seek answers to topics such as `Sex, Money, War and Peace' and `Love'; a summary at the end of each chapter to capture the salient points;  and the Aphorisms at the very  end  which act as a collection  of  nuggets  for the reader to pull from in his/her journey towards self-awareness.Forget himself sums up his teaching in a nutshell as "See what you do not want to see in yourself"This book is recommended for persons from all walks of life who are interested in self- empowerment.