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 The Secrets of Wilder - A Novel
By Yogani
AYP Publishing (Jun 2005)
/ 236 Pages / English
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Description, Table of Contents, and Amazon Reviews (Average - )
What happens when a young Florida champion athlete and his high school sweetheart resolve
to do whatever it takes to unravel the mysteries of human spiritual transformation? John
Wilder and Devi Duran go on a revolutionary journey of change through heart, mind, body,
breath and sexuality. Join them as they uncover "The Secrets of Wilder" - sacred
techniques for cultivating deep Inner Silence, Ecstasy and Enlightenment. Their
discoveries are destined to change the world, but at what cost?
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – The Question
Chapter 2 – Plans and Secrets
Chapter 3 – Those Eyes
Chapter 4 – Initiation
Chapter 5 – The Big Angel
Chapter 6 – God Quest
Chapter 7 – The Mountain
Chapter 8 – Ecstatic Radiance
Chapter 9 – Fastest Man Alive
Chapter 10 – Rising Tide
Chapter 11 – Two Brothers
Chapter 12 – The Secret Chamber
Chapter 13 – Consumed by Fire
Chapter 14 – The Sacred Tunnel
Chapter 15 – Sharing the Good
Chapter 16 – Flood of Knowledge
Chapter 17 – Miracle Worker
Chapter 18 – Heavenly Healing
Chapter 19 – Wheeler Dealer
Chapter 20 – God in the Hollow
Chapter 21 –
Union
Chapter 22 – Dancing in Silence
Chapter 23 – Love Waves
Chapter 24 – The Return
Chapter 25 – A Mother’s Giving
Chapter 26 – The Teacher
Chapter 27 – Pearls and Swine
Chapter 28 – Openings
Chapter 29 – Northern Clouds
Chapter 30 – A Day in Court
Chapter 31 – Road Map
Chapter 32 – Transition
Chapter 33 – For the World
Chapter 34 – Ascending
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Amazon Reviews (as of 03/2007)
Average Customer Review: based on 13 reviews.
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Excellent
Book !!!, March 13, 2007
By RV (U.S.A.)
I just started reading Secrets of Wilder and already I LOVE IT!! It's already such
a fabulous book and I can relate to John's character so much. Especially the fact that he
accepted Jesus as his savior as a child and then left the church. The same thing happened
to me. I accepted Jesus at the age of 12 or 13 and I was very "religious" and
involved in my Christian church until age 18. I remember how I had such a longing for God
and would listen to Steven Curtis Chapman's song "More to this Life" at the age
of 14 and start crying in my car just feeling God's presence and yearning to be close to
Him. I'm realizing that all along that yearning has always been with me even as child. For
so long I have felt like I could never access God because the path I had chosen wasn't a
fit for me. In reading this book and connecting with the characters I really know on every
level deep down that I have found my path finally with the AYP practices. It fits like a
glove for me. I'm so grateful. Thank you Yogani for passing it along!
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More than a
novel!!!!, January 19, 2007
Reviewer: grim magus "grim magus" (los angeles, ca)
The Secrets of Wilder is a great story. As a story, it's inspiring and highly
entertaining. But it's more than that. The spiritual practices that John Wilder discovers
actually work! The accounts may be fictional and exaggerated, but it gives people a sense
of what's possible.... enlightenment and divine love. This book is hard to put down! Each
chapter will have you wondering what lies ahead. And the plot twists near the end will
have you thinking you know what's going to happen, but then it turns on your head! Yogani
writes this book in a way that elicits compassion for the villain.... you'll see what I
mean. This is one of the greatest stories I've ever read. Highly recommended
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A Powerful Insight, January 16, 2007
Reviewer: Kathy "NagoyaSea"
I just finished The Secrets of Wilder. If you haven't read this yet, I believe you should.
If any of your practices are lagging in any way you should read this. If you want a
glimpse into what beauty, grace and peace this life can offer, you should read it. If you
want a glimpse into the actual reality of our underlying existence, you should read it. If
you wish to increase your desire to become closer to God, to all that is, to the one, you
should read this.
With that said, I found the first few chapters of the book rougher than the rest and if
you do too, bear with it. Some of the dialog and action seemed a little stiff or less than
natural, but just in the first couple or so chapters. The writing improves as the book
continues and you will be drawn into John Wilder's quest. I couldn't wait to come home
after work and snuggle up on my sofa and read more.
There were three passages of the book that moved me to tears. I won't describe them here
because some of you may not have read the book yet. I will say that the book strengthened
my desire to be closer to God, just as it strengthened my desire to do my daily
meditations and other practices. It provided an inspiring insight into the journey others
on this path are taking.
Well done Yogani. Thank you for your writings and for building and sharing this open
system. Thank you for compiling the knowledge you've gained into a form that so many
others can understand. We understand how much work you've undertaken to accomplish this
and we are grateful...
I also recommend Yogani's book, Advanced Yoga Practices: Easy Lessons For Ecstatic Living,
for anyone who wishes to explore the open (freely given) practices referenced in The
Secrets of Wilder.
Kathy
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Secrets if Wilder...a gem for all, 3
Jun 2006
Reviewer: Mr. Mark L. Rodel-duffy "Mark" (UK)
Reading this book has uncovered a hunger in me, I found it irresistable. We go
through Life looking for mysterious truths to discover who we are, and when we find them
in the pages of this book expressed in a simple and beautiful way the Joy is
indescribable, its like finding a lost family member!
Readers and followers of Spiritual knowledge from all paths and disciplines will
find this book imparts a personal and secret knowledge. The book is written in a way in
which you feel you are there, its all very personal to you, the reader.
It exposes dogma for what it is and reveals the Truth is open to all who seek.
I have already recommended it to like-minded friends and I recommend it to the
broader audience here too. Don't miss it.
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Very inspiring..., May 7, 2006
Reviewer: Shanti
Very inspiring spiritual novel. Explains beautifully how the thirst of self discovery in a
person builds up and pulls him/her closer to what they really are, a spiritual being.
Reading this book is like walking with someone on a path of self realization and living
through their struggles, discoveries, learning, spiritual adventures, drama, love, sorrow,
understanding of life, relationships and the joy of living and learning that there is so
much to be discovered in each of us. Yet it has the simplicity of Yogani's writing all
through.
In this books, he does cover a lot from his lessons that are a part of his AYP books, but
being a novel, I think he went ahead and added a personal human touch to the lessons. His
lessons and writing in the AYP books are very inspiring, however he is careful not to coax
you or guide you to certain expectations, experience or destinations. I think in the novel
though, he let his heart talk, inspired from personal experiences I am sure. You have to
read it to know what I am talking about. I laughed and cried and felt my heart fill with
love and joy throughout the book. Not one bit of it was boring or uninspiring. I could
hardly put the book down once I started it. Just be careful, this book can be very
inspiring.. and could get you all caught up in this wonderful world of spirituality..
discovering your true self.
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Very
inspiring and spiritually uplifting!, February 10, 2006
Reviewer: weaver (USA)
The Secrets of Wilder is a moving story about a young American athlete John Wilder who,
together with his high-school sweet-heart Devi, is willing to pay any price to find God.
In doing so he learns and applies spiritual practices, experiments a lot on himself, and
finds gradually that he moves toward his goal. How he reaches it is depicted very
beautifully in the end, but I will leave that secret to be found out by the reader.
We get to follow all the details in the drama of how the spiritual transformation affects
the relationship with love and sex between the two, and also how they have to stand up
against those who don't share their vision. But it's not just about 2 people, we also get
to know what happens for example to John's brother, who has a completely different view of
life, and what are the ultimate consequences of the choices he makes.
In addition to the story being a very exciting read in itself, the book is more than a
novel, in that it also describes most of the advanced yoga practices in detail as they are
applied in the context, and I found much value in this as well. What I also found very
inspiring was reading about how the people experienced the effects of their spiritual
practices, even though these can vary between individuals. The author Yogani calls this
"scenery" along the way to enlightenment.
I see this book as a very good complement to Yogani's 2 other publications, "Advanced
Yoga Practices" and "Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom".
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Excellent!, November 15, 2005
Reviewer: Kyle Bairdsen "Kyle Bairdsen" (Columbia, SC USA)
This book reminds me of "A Stranger in a Strange Land" but instead of the
protagonist offering vague philosophies that are impossible to embody, this book offers
specific transformative practices. So read this book first! :o)
I have studied a number of contemplative and meditative traditions for 19 years and I
really believe that this book along with Yogani's "Advanced Yoga Practices"
offers a new level of understanding that was not available even just a few years ago.
If you are deciding which one to start with, I'd recommend "Secrets of Wilder"
as the storyline helps put these ancient practices together in the context of the modern
world.
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completely
unique, August 28, 2005
Reviewer: David Obsidian (USA)
The author, Yogani, has created an amazingly efficacious set of yoga practices tying
together the best, and only the best, from several millennia of fragmented, half-secret,
mostly misunderstood and highly esoteric practices into a bundle as clear, simple, and
understandable as a nursery rhyme. Several thousand people who'd previously felt more or
less stagnant in other practices are quickly experiencing levels of peace and bliss they'd
previously scarcely imagined. The Advanced Yoga Practices book outlines the specifics in
meticulous and, easily
readable and digestible detail.
For those new to any sort of spiritual practice (and also as fun and pleasure for those
who are already familiar), The Secrets of Wilder presents this deep and potent practice
completely free of any Eastern terminology, and within an adventure/love story!!!
Spoonfuls of sugar to help the medicine go down and attract a wider set to these
practices, so more people can drop their stress, anger, and aggression.
Speaking of medicine and the need for sugar, Yogani is a mild-mannered man and polite, but
when it comes to the business of smashing taboos which need to be smashed, and exposing
secret knowledge which needs to be known, he becomes as decisive and unsparing as `The
Terminator' --- he has pulled out all the stops in presenting the best, advanced yoga
practices which are normally kept secret --- and he has spared nothing in showing the
connection between sex and the sacred processes of enlightenment.
I give it five stars in its genre, and in many ways, it is in a genre of its own. Those
uninterested in a spiritual message, or in enlightenment, would probably not give it five
stars, but perhaps some would, because Yogani has a knack for making you turn the pages.
Its closest genre is that of books such as Jonathan Livingstone Seagull, Celestine
Prophesy, Siddhartha, and Way of the Peaceful Warrior; in a way similar to these books,
Yogani has wrapped his spiritual message in a story which has the human appeal of mystery,
love and adventure. In a very clever way, he uses the unfolding of the mystery of the
enlightenment process as a motivation for turning the page. But he has done something
though that the authors of these other novels have not done --- he has exposed the
enlightenment process as it is, and taught ways to access it.
The book is set in the Christian tradition - but those who are wary of dogmaticism and
orthodoxy have nothing at all to fear. In fact the novel may help to bridge a gap between
the narrower forms of Christianity and the more expansive roots of the Christian religion.
It may help bridge the gap in some people's minds between Christianity (whether it is
their own religion or not) and Yoga and all other religions, and help people to understand
what Buddha, Jesus and Krishna have in common.
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Capable
to change your life!, August 25, 2005
Reviewer: Raul Vecchione "Raul V" (Venezuela)
This is a spectacular success of Yogani. An exciting novel that deals with the inner power
inside all of us. The secrets of a young American who gave his life for research simples
ways to reach our inner silence and bliss, told in several chapters of his achievements
and experiences. The chapters of the novel are intercut with detailed practices you could
try yourself and get impressed with what these secrets are about.
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Not just a
novel., August 3, 2005
Reviewer: nina "nina" (Florida)
I am the target audience for this novel being that I am in my early mid 20's. This truly
was a spiritually inspirational story. It truly put meditation into perspective for me. I
highly recommend it. I couldn't put it down wondering what was going to happen next. If
you loved this book I recommend reading Advanced Yoga Practices also by Yogani.
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 Spirtually
uplifting, July 31, 2005
Reviewer: A
Overall, I have no problem with telling potential readers that I loved the "Secrets
of Wilder" and found parts of it deeply touching. In fact, from page 120 onwards, it
pretty much became a page turner for me and I read from page 180 to the end in one
sitting, which is the mark of only the most enjoyable of books for me.
The beginning was the only reason I couldn't give "Secrets of Wilder" 5 out of 5
stars. I found the beginning a little rough going and not up to the high standards set
later on as the story unfolds. I actually feel that if it had begun the way it ended, it
would have been in the class of Richard Bach's Illusions or Jonathan Livingston Seagull
for me which are two of my favorite spiritual stories of all time.
Overall, I highly recommend "secrets of Wilder" as a great and inspiring read
that takes the reader into unchartered spiritual waters.
Enjoy!
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Detailed
Jouney Through the Life of a Spiritual Seeker, July 26, 2005
Reviewer: Lucid Interval (Phoenix, Arizona)
Wow! This book is fabulous. Hidden treasures galore. This book bridges the gaps in my
understanding of the yogic process and is very worthy of hardback status for longevity. It
is amazing that this paperback reveals so much detail and information of ancient secret
yogic practices that many of us have searched years to acquire. My bhakti is stronger than
ever!
Yogani really has generously given so much through his Advanced Yogic Practice work. This
book really conveys many of the struggles and victories along the AYP way.
I cannot say enough about this book! Read on!
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Priceless
Spiritual Love Story That Offers Unique Spiritual Exercises, July 18, 2005
Reviewer: Ramón Sender Barayón (http://www.raysender.com) (San Francisco, CA USA)
This book should not be missed by anyone who is interested in their own spiritual
evolution - or, for that matter, in the spiritual evolution of our planet. Framed within a
cosmic love story that begins with the protagonists in high school, it encompasses a wide
panorama of meditative teachings that can be applied easily both by young adults and by
oldsters already set in their ways - such as me. Beautifully and sensitively written, I
cannot imagine anyone coming away from its pages without having learned something
profoundly new about themselves. When I finished reading the last page of the story, tears
came to my eyes and a strong yearning overcame me. "So may it be," I said aloud.
"So may it come to pass for all of us."
How often does a book appear without anyone knowing who the author is? We have no photo,
no list of achievements on the back cover, and I don't think we are going to see Yogani on
the morning talk shows. Despite the amazing success of the Advanced Yoga Practices online
list that drew more than seven thousand subscribers and now has its own website and forums
(and also now as the book "Advanced Yoga Practices"), Yogani protects his
anonymity. We are told nothing about the originator of this extraordinary novel other than
in the brief biographical note at the end: `Yogani is an American spiritual scientist who,
for more than thirty years, has been integrating ancient spiritual techniques from around
the world that cultivate human spiritual transformation. The approach he has developed is
non-sectarian and open to all."
Again I repeat, "Don't miss this book." I am buying extra copies for my three
sons and close friends. And if they find the exercises launch them into deeper levels of
spirit, they - and you - can move on to the "Advanced Yoga Practices" book
itself. Yogani promises us that more is forthcoming. I, for one, can't wait!
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