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  • A Guide to Your Extraordinary Secret Self
  • By: Anthony Peake
  • Narrated by: Anthony Peake
  • Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (75 ratings)

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Summary

Anthony Peake is engaged in one of the most important strands of ontological inquiry of modern times, nothing less than unravelling the Gordian knot that is the mystery of our existence." (Bob Rickard, founder editor of Fortean Times)

Appearing in Greek mythology and popularized by Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, the Daemon is broadly understood as a guiding spirit which exists as one half of your split self. 

In The Daemon: A Guide to Your Extraordinary Secret Self, Anthony Peake proposes that people consist of not one but two separate consciousnesses - everyday consciousness and that of The Daemon, a higher being that seems to possess knowledge of future events. Drawing upon phenomena such as déjà vu and near-death experiences, he explores the ways that our Daemon breaks through into our consciousness and can subconsciously impact upon our decisions. 

From the author of Is There Life After Death?, this endlessly fascinating book draws upon the neurology, metaphysics and theology. It also follows the stories of famous figures, including Byron, Geothe, Jean Cocteau, and many others who have "felt a force outside themselves". This radical book will change the way you perceive reality, time, and ultimately yourself.

©2010 Arcturus Publishing Limited (P)2020 Arcturus Digital Limited

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excellent

very well presented. Enjoyed throughout . The information well explained with plenty of examples. Recommend this to anyone following Anthoney Peake.

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Brilliant and eye opening

fascinating listen, I was very surprised how scrutinising the author was of their own theory, with limitations and implications discussed throughout. Scientific enough to make me think twice on my assumption on the nature of consciousness.

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  • 29-10-20

Food for thought

Love the ideas within this book and feel more research is required to confirm its findings

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Compelling

Incredible book, loved it.

the concept explains almost everything that I've ever wondered about which it that is strange or inexplicable.

I've read this book 4 times back to back now

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Awesome

At last a plausible explanation for what I've experienced. One of those books that changes your perspective of the world.

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Great Book, very helpful!

This book has helped me understand a few oddities that happened to me throughout my life!

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Compelling

In this second book Anthony expands on the concept on the Daemon. As in his previous book he is meticulous, rigorous and comprehensive in his analysis. It is an interesting contrast to the more esoteric/spiritual books that infer or point to similar ideas in “cosy and reassuring” tones. This is a thesis. It’s well researched and excellently presented. As much a joy for the sceptic, the impartial and the already invested listener.

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Absolutely amazing!

Loved this book so much. Really well written and thought out. Extremely well researched with references from many fields.

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Excellent, well worth listening to or reading

I loved this book, I was totally absorbed and could easily relate to what Anthony Peake was saying. There is such alot of information in the book Im looking forward to listening to it again.

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Interesting and original

I like the ideas and the writer sets out his ideas clearly and with research.

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  • blueberryd
  • 19-08-21

absolutely amazing!!

I immediately bought ALL of anthony peake’s audiobooks after listening to this! i will likely buy the physical copies as well…THAT’S how good this book is! My only critique is that sometimes I wish he would read a bit slower as the content is DEEP! I’m now listening to his first book (which is also uber amazing ) and he seems to read a bit slower as to let all the knowledge sink in—which is perfect! Mr. Peake—please continue expounding on your theories…i will literally buy everything you create!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 13-07-22

No guide to my extraordinary secret self

I was hoping there would be some techniques or methods or rituals or something to access and have communication with my demon.
But I spent all those hours listening to a guy reading stories about other people experiences.
It was definitely not what I expected

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  • Renee Steward
  • 09-09-21

TRULY AMAZING...

I loved this entire book from the detailed writing to the well-delivered eloquent narration of this unique material. an opening to The Virgin human mind of the true mysteries which exist but have been suppressed by religion, media, and other forms to suppress TRUTH of our existence and or purpose for and of existence...

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  • KC
  • 19-11-23

A clarion call to enlightenment

Thank you for your journey and the humility
to share your hard earned discoveries.
Talk about passing it on, it seems vital for
future health of our species.

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  • tye glover
  • 06-07-23

Well done. You've taken a multi-dimensional

I truly appreciated the book as it provided answers and explanations to things I have seen, ideas I have contemplated, and questions I am now considering. I am a cannabis smoker and an NLP practitioner, and I would hike while listening. I've heard it three times so thus far. While dense at times (thus requiring multiple sessions), I could dream away from more challenging topics to imagine what was just spoken while coming back at other times when a specific topic or word resonates. Thank you for the time and energy you put into the work.

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  • Sanford Livingston
  • 05-03-23

awesome!!

love readong anoit our human super powers. energy all around us to help us experience life to the fullest

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  • Kelly W.
  • 08-01-23

Brilliant

This book turned everything I thought I ever knew on its side. The information I suggest needs to be absorbed slowly. It even made me recall various times in my life, that I could compare with the book. Be extremely open to what you will hear and the tale will evolve.

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  • 09-11-22

Anecdotal and subjective opinion at best

Borderline thought provoking clouded with doubt and uncertainty on the credibility of the author.
Too bad he couldn't speak more to the evidence he states to backup his claims and talks authoritatively but doesn't deliver.

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  • The Jaarveth Empire
  • 26-09-22

Fantastic!

I truly loved this book. I am definitely going to follow this man’s work.I see this book applies to me at least in part and I want to know more

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  • Kathy E.
  • 09-08-22

Wow!

What an extraordinary book! It explained so many things from my own life! And it couldn’t be more perfectly read!

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