H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life & Influence of Helena Blavatsky Founder of the Modern Theosophical Movement

Naysayers will probably never change their minds, believers don't need to. So defending HPB is somewhat futile, if you are trying to convert anyone. It is helpful for skeptical people to take note of the many outstanding, respected people, many literary people, who were quite enamored by HPB, and knew in their hearts that she was telling a great truth about humanity's past present and future. I was amazed to read the excerpt from Vonnegut's article in McCall's magazine, wherein he extends, in his own fashion, a bit of qualified support for HPB. Certainly most people must recognize that the orthodox world, with many well-intended folks, some decidedly not well-intended in my estimation, has utterly failed to shed much light on the reality of our world, and life in general. Blavatsky is the opening of the door into the world of reality; ancient, timeless, attainable wisdom and attendant perfection with its proper use. Mankind's needs her insights more today that ever, and while she opened the door the Masters, further light has been given through the books of the Saint Germain Series. I recommend then to anyone wanting to have something that will take them to a place where expanded service to life is possible, where personal spiritual attainment is clearly laid out for anyone to try.

Not too many people know the story of this fascinating and most amazing woman who traveled the world meeting with spiritual leaders from around the world in the late 19th century. Her books were said to be the favorite of Einstein, and her books were read by and influenced some of the most famous writers of the 20th century. She lived an extraordinary life and was by all accounts a most extraordinary woman. Over 500 page and I couldn't put this book down.

Thoroughly enjoyed this expansive look into the life of a fascinating woman. The author made HPB come to life for me!

This book is for people who want to know about the life of Blavatsky and her impact on many thinkers and movements of the late nineteenth century and beyond. Cranston pulls from vast numbers of historical records to provide a picture of HPB's life and experience. Cranston has been praised by those far more credible than either myself or the shallow negative reviewer on Amazon's site. Academics and experts who praise and/or draw their reasearch from this book include: Brian Weiss, Elisabeth kubler-Ross, Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke. For those who are willing to read Cranston's fascinating, comprehensive and thought-provoking work will be well rewarded with new insights into the past that continues to influence our times. Thank you Sylvia Cranston.

What a great story well written and documented. I highly recommend this biography of a woman who dedicated her life to the education of humanity.Sylvia Cranston captured HPB and her mission in life perfectly.

A marvellous book, a great biogaphy from one of the greatest addepts from the 18th Century, i recomend the voice of silence from HP Blavatky as well

This is with out a doubt one of my most favorite books and I have always love HPB, what a woman!

Good: received as advertised

This is a balanced account of the founder of Theosophy, written from a non hostile position. Of particular interest to the general reader is the assessment of her contribution to scientific and artistic thought, in the 100 years after her death, to 1991. For the student of Theosophy there is a wealth of detailed information, including the difficult aspects such as her relationship with Spiritualism, psychic powers and the society for Psychic research.

Si me ha gustado esta biografía de la mujer más extraordinaria del siglo XIX

probably the best available -- the latter part venturing into the realms beyond theosophy that were influenced by this extraordinary woman.