The Seven Gates of Soul - Chosen as Finalist for Philosophy Book of the Year

The Seven Gates of Soul: Reclaiming the Poetry of Everyday Life, by Joe Landwehr, published by Ancient Tower Press, was recently chosen as a finalist in the Philosophy category of the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards. The awards are designed to honor the best new reads among independently published books.

(PRWEB) April 20, 2005 -- The Seven Gates of Soul: Reclaiming the Poetry of Everyday Life, by Joe Landwehr, published by Ancient Tower Press, was recently chosen as a finalist in the Philosophy category of the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards. According to ForeWords website, The most thought-provoking, startling and original books being published today can be found on the lists from independent publishers. These companies, unburdened by corporate bureaucracies, have the freedom and flexibility to respond to the needs of readers and to give space to authors with controversial, marginalized or unexplored viewpoints. ForeWord Magazine was established to bring increased attention to the literary achievements of independent publishers and their authors." Their annual awards are designed to honor the best new reads among independently published books. The winners in each category and overall fiction and nonfiction prize winners will be announced at Book Expo America in New York in May.

In The Seven Gates of Soul, philosopher/astrologer Joe Landwehr traces a fascinating 6000-year history of ideas about the soul, and what it means to be human. Throughout the book, the author explores the conceptual barriers to a true understanding of soul erected by religion, philosophy, science, and psychology, while outlining a poetic approach to self-understanding that transcends these barriers. The book is somewhat controversial in its broad cross-disciplinary approach to its subject, and its inclusion of serious astrology on an intellectual par with other more mainstream disciplines.

The Seven Gates of Soul has previously been honored as a Midwest Book Review Readers Choice, a Must Read book by BookReviews.com, a highly recommended book by International Astrologer, and a Highlighted Title by Independent Publishers Online. Says enthusiastic reader, and amazon customer, Fran Laakman, Joe Landwehr has finally bridged the gap between Mind and Soul with The Seven Gates of Soul. Yes, it is packed with interesting and insightful bits of history, philosophy, and religion, but it is also refreshingly creative in applying those disciplines to our modern search for soulful connections. . . . I highly recommend this book . . . to all thinking and feeling individuals who have an interest in who we are, and could be, in the grand scheme of things."

The Seven Gates of Soul can be ordered from amazon.com or directly through the Ancient Tower Press web site at http://www.ancient-tower-press.com. It is currently being distributed by Baker and Taylor, and New Leaf Distribution Company. Posted on the publishers web site are the complete introduction, table of contents, excerpts from reviews, and upcoming author appearances.

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