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This is a new edition of the landmark, worldwide bestseller on the life of the famed medical clairvoyant and founding father of the New Age: Edgar Cayce.
Edgar Cayce is known to millions today as the grandfather of the New Age. A medical clairvoyant, psychic, and Christian mystic, Cayce provided medical, psychological, and spiritual advice to thousands of people who swore by the effectiveness of his trance-based readings.
But Cayce was not always a household name. When a young, skeptical journalist named Thomas Sugrue first met Cayce in 1927, the world had not yet heard of the “sleeping prophet.” During years of unique access, Sugrue completed his landmark biography, which on its publication in 1942 brought national attention to Cayce and stands as the sole record written during the seer’s lifetime.
This edition includes a new introduction by historian Mitch Horowitz that highlights the enduring significance of Cayce’s message and the role this book played in its dissemination.
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"Wow! I "stumbled" (of course, nothing is by chance) across this book and have been completely amazed at what this simple man was able to accomplish. I had never given clairvoyance a 2nd thought - didn't even know what it was really. Our God is Everywhere...this statement means more to me now than it ever has before!"
— Myra (5 out of 5 stars)
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“An amazing story…The facts as he records them are incontrovertible.”
— Boston Herald -
“No fiction could be stranger…To read There Is a River cannot help being an adventure.”
— New York Herald Tribune -
“A classic and a must for all those who desire to expand and honor their heart.”
— Gerald Jampolsky, MD, author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear -
“An irreplaceable record of Cayce’s development as a spiritual messenger…A formative document of new age spirituality.”
— Mitch Horowitz, PEN Award–winning author of One Simple Idea
There Is a River Listener Reviews
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" I loved this book, what a good biography. It explains how Edgar first realized how he was different and the differences he made in so many peoples lives. "
— Sue, 2/9/2014 -
" A great biography of one of the special people of our time. "
— Sherry, 2/6/2014 -
" The complete biography of Edgar Cayce covers not only his fascinating life and the phenomenal information that came through his psychic readings, but it also provides hope to anyone suffering from illness or despair of heart and spirit. "
— Edgar, 2/2/2014 -
" Very interesting bio of a very interesting KY psychic.... "
— Jessi, 1/22/2014 -
" I never heard of Edgar Cayce until someone I know recommended this book to me. It's an absolutely amazing story and has me questioning some basic assumptions about life, death, medicine...Worth reading if you have an open mind. "
— Kathy, 1/17/2014 -
" Read this book in 1997 when it was first published. Since then I've re-read it many times. For anyone who is interested in the life of the "Sleeping Prophet" it's beautifully written. "
— Belinda, 1/16/2014 -
" Great book tells the story of Edgar's life.Easy read. "
— Sharon, 12/15/2013 -
" Edgar was quite the fellow there with the healing and the reincarnation and stuff. "
— Steve, 9/22/2013 -
" It was interesting but I don't believe his powers came from God. I believe he was deceived. I am convinced that he thought he was doing the right thing and I believe he did much good for people concerning their health but I do not believe God works that way. "
— Barbara, 9/15/2013 -
" This book is one of just a few in my lifetime that has had an immeasurable impact on me. My copy is worn and full of highlighting. "
— Sherry, 9/12/2013 -
" Read years and years ago. Fascinating! "
— Diane, 9/11/2013 -
" The story of Edgar Cayce really touched me, I have read lots more of his books since.. research him and if his life sounds interesting to you as it did to me, you'll like this book... "
— Diana, 9/7/2013 -
" Excellent. I am familiar with Cayce, but the book gives concrete examples, especially when Cayce is shocked to find out about reincarnation. He goes back to his Bible and finds scripture to support that truth. "
— Jean, 7/23/2013 -
" answered a lot of questions I had and more. Terrific read. I use it for reference now. "
— Monica, 1/9/2012 -
" I would be really interested in reading some sort of study on the readings that he performed, statistical analsis, objective facts, et cetera, but this book, honestly, was not interesting enough to finish. "
— Jeremy, 11/24/2011 -
" Fantastic intro to one of the pioneers of "the other side of medicine" in America. Inspiring on multiple levels. Especially relevent to anyone that calls themselves a healer. Dont be turned off by the word psychic. This guys legit. "
— Josh, 6/24/2011 -
" I am not sure if this is the same edition I read. I loved this book. Edgar Cayce's story confirmed so much of what I already believed. "
— Michelle, 6/10/2011 -
" I find books by and about Edgar Cayce absolutely fascinating! "
— Maggie, 12/30/2010 -
" Helped me understand that Edgar Cayce struggles with persecutution his whole life for having a gift of healing. "
— Joan, 12/23/2010 -
" Amazing Biography about the Psychic, Edgar Cayce "
— Linda, 9/10/2010 -
" Edgar Cayce was an amazing man... this book chronicles his life. "
— Laura, 8/12/2010 -
" A great biography of one of the special people of our time. "
— Sherry, 8/4/2010 -
" Edgar Cayce was an amazing man... this book chronicles his life. "
— Laura, 5/29/2010 -
" I never heard of Edgar Cayce until someone I know recommended this book to me. It's an absolutely amazing story and has me questioning some basic assumptions about life, death, medicine...Worth reading if you have an open mind. "
— Kathy, 1/10/2010 -
" I loved this book, what a good biography. It explains how Edgar first realized how he was different and the differences he made in so many peoples lives. "
— Sue, 11/18/2009 -
" Helped me understand that Edgar Cayce struggles with persecutution his whole life for having a gift of healing. "
— Joan, 8/17/2009 -
" Great book tells the story of Edgar's life.Easy read. "
— Sharon, 7/9/2009 -
" Fascinating. <br/>I'm seeing parallels in the writings of transpersonal psychologists like Brian Weiss. "
— Jake, 4/9/2009 -
" I would be really interested in reading some sort of study on the readings that he performed, statistical analsis, objective facts, et cetera, but this book, honestly, was not interesting enough to finish. "
— Jeremy, 3/21/2009 -
" Read years and years ago. Fascinating! "
— Diane, 1/1/2009 -
" This book looks boring and may be boring to you, but i read this with my mom ( I no...) and i really understand this book. "
— Isabella, 12/6/2008 -
" Amazing Biography about the Psychic, Edgar Cayce "
— Linda, 9/3/2008
About Thomas Sugrue
Thomas Sugrue (1907–1953) was a widely respected world-traveling journalist who wrote for many of the nation’s leading newspapers and magazines. He sought medical help through Edgar Cayce’s channeled readings and went on to become both Cayce’s biographer and a lifelong supporter.
About Mitch Horowitz
Mitch Horowitz is vice president and editor in chief at Tarcher/Penguin, the division of Penguin USA dedicated to metaphysical literature. He is the author of Occult America, which received the 2010 PEN Oakland/ Josephine Miles Award for literary excellence. He frequently writes about and discusses alternative spirituality in the national media, including CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, All Things Considered, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and CNN.com.