Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives

Very interesting and eye opening.

Could not put this book down. It gave me much to ponder and offered comfort and inspiration. Highly recommend to anyone who is curious.

Good read

Very good book if you are starting on your spiritual path,it will be a good read. it’s intriguing, has a lot of good information, I’ve read in one afternoon and I’m a lazy reader. However there is something about how the story is told that gives me a feeling that a lot of what was written had some sort of ego driven translation of messages by a brain conditioned to religion, later on Dr. Weiss cites the kabalah which in my opinion is the message from spirit to highly religious individuals. There are some fear, hierarchy and some sort or punishment vibe the way the story is told, that I don’t think it translates the absolute love in the spirit world. Both of the Psychiatrist and patient were religious people I believe this is why a lot of messages probably got lost in translation thru their religious filter. Also I think he did not take proper care of Catherine because he was too fascinated with himself and messages that he tried to gather more information about his past lives and his loved ones than focus solely on his patient. Spirit needed him to stop being skeptical and help her using their guidance, that’s why they had to talk about his son but he understood it was about him, when it was just a synchronicity to wake him up. I also believed he had a pre conception of Catherine to be less intelligent therefore less worthy of the spiritual messages. This book is about his first time and contact with the spiritual world we understand and I hope he got better with time.

I read this book in one sitting last evening. By and large, Dr. Weiss's message through his book was the same that the sages like Yogananda, Swami Ram, and Mahavtaar Babaji have conveyed over time. Before I start with my review, I was amazed to see reviews from such a wide variety of readers. Of course, we all know - each human being is unique with variable mindsets, et. al. However, it did amuse me to see quite a few immature reviews, which lacked any perspective whatsoever on the subject and seemed to be coming from people who don't even know the ABC of the subject in hand. Dr. Weiss opens the book in simple language without using any medical jargons and continues the trend throughout the book, which a reader can be thankful for. One of the things that an average person fails to comprehend that the so-called "messages, wisdom, and realization" need not necessarily come to a priest, minister or any religious head. It is quite unfortunate to see that people who claim to have a scientific mindset observe and operate with such closed and shallow minds in their daily lives. Dr. Weiss quite emphatically suggests in his book that "True Science begins with observation". Every time someone hears about reincarnation, past lives, messages from beyond, and insights - an opinion is automatically formed that it is all "fiction". Although I agree that this book may not be the "best" starting point for someone seeking spiritual wisdom, but as many reviewers have claimed - not a single facet of the book seemed to be a made-up story. There would always be people who would have doubts over something that they haven't themselves experienced or seen. The important thing to remember is how we handle those "doubts". We can either brush them away as merely stories, or we may decide to perceive them with an open mind. Reincarnation, after-death processes and the truth behind souls - these are not religious myths or stories. These facts have been around for everyone to see and have been established and proven by Himalayan Masters like Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar Giri, and more recently, Paramahansa Yogananda. A good example that shows "closed-mindedness" of a reader can be derived from the Review written by a reader who talks about stop reading the book after Page 27 after the Author narrates the incident of 1863 BC. This shows how much that reader really knew about the concept of "Clinical Hypnosis". If you are always going to presume things and come to conclusion without any observation, fact-finding, basic knowledge, and willingness to learn & explore the subject - you will always end up assuming that what you're reading is not real - and you'll end up putting the book away. In the end, I found Dr. Weiss's book quite educational. In this world, there would always be skeptics. There would always be people who refuse to come out of the circles that have been drawn around them from the day they were born. Unless you are willing to take that first step to explore the unknown - you will be unable to see life beyond the daily nuances that surround you. So take the first step and keep an open mind. The realm around you does not need to know YOU. You need to know IT.

I read this book after losing my father, and it brought me a deep sense of comfort and peace. It’s spiritual without being tied to any one religion, which I really appreciated. The idea of souls reconnecting after death is beautifully presented, and it’s an easy yet meaningful read. I now buy several copies at a time and share them with others when they lose a loved one.

This book gave me a lot to think about. It follows a psychiatrist and his patient through an unexpected healing journey that challenges the way we understand life, faith, and what comes after. While it explores ideas outside traditional Christian teachings, I still found value in the underlying message about love, compassion, and spiritual growth. What stood out most was how deeply it explores healing, not just of the mind, but of the heart. It reminded me that faith and openness can both lead to peace, even when the path looks different from what we expect. Whether you read it out of curiosity or reflection, it’s a unique story that invites deeper thought about God’s role in our lives and the mysteries of the soul. Pro tip: approach it with an open heart, it’s more about hope and healing than doctrine.

As I get older I have become more interested in esoteric topics. Even though I am a scientific minded person I am fascinated by personal experiences involving unusual and more mystical topics. One of the things that attracted me to this 221 page soft cover book (Many lives many masters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.) is that it involves a scientifically trained Psychiatrist. Even though he had many years’ experience dealing with people with all kinds of psychological issues this book focuses on a young 27 years old female patient whose experience under hypnosis revealed an amazing tale of numerous past lives. The Doctor, who as mentioned before, was scientifically trained and had simple answers to previous people he had treated for a wide variety of mental illnesses was at a loss to explain away Catherine’s past lives stories while under hypnosis. She came to see Dr. Weiss because of her anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. This book explores the numerous therapy sessions with Catherine. It became clear after a few sessions that the doctor’s standard psychotherapy approach was different with Catherine due to her past life experiences. During these numerous sessions Catherine kept revealing the many different past lives she had lived as both a man and a woman. The amazing detail Catherine related in these sessions so impressed Dr. Weiss that he could not easily dismiss them as some kind of fantasy. It was not only the past lives that intrigued the author, but during these hypnosis sessions Catherine also related meeting with masters between each of her past lives. As someone who has always rejected any and all forms of mysticism and pseudoscience I admit to being impressed with the experiences of this woman. I do not know whether the related experiences of this woman are true or fantasy, but this book certainly makes one think about the many mysteries not yet solved by science. I found this book a fascinating read. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Zen Poetry Moments: Haiku and Senryu for special occasions).

This book changed my life in magical ways. Whether or not it's true, it brought me profound comfort. If anyone is struggling with a past loved one. This book is a wonderful way to settle the soul.

Amazing book. Mind opening.

Loved this book! Eye opening and inspiring, with powerful insights about life and healing. Highly recommend.

日本語訳で読んだところ、とても感銘しました。。霊感超スーパー保持者の自分が癒される思いでした^^。すぐれた文献を世にだしてくださったワイス博士と日本語訳にしてくださった山川夫妻に感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。なんか、不思議なことが起きる・・・・と感じていたのは自分だけじゃないんだーとほっとしました。

Fascinating and life changing