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The Gentle Way: A Self-Help Guide for Those Who Believe in Angels
A Self-Help Guide for Those Who Believe in Angels Discover and strengthen your connection with your guardian angels. Create benevolent outcomes in every area of your life.
This self-help book will put you back in touch with your guardian angels or strengthen your spiritual beliefs. You will have more fun and less stress in your life. It will assist you in achieving whatever goals you have set for yourself in your life. It will assist you in handling those major challenges we all experience in life. This book will even inspire you to learn more about our world and universe.
How can I promise all these benefits? Because I have been using these concepts for over ten years, and I can report these successes from direct knowledge and experience. But this is a self-help guide, so that means that it requires active participation on your part. What you are going to read in this book is unique information that you have never seen before! This book is for people of all faiths and beliefs--the only requirement is a basic belief in angels.
This self-help book will put you back in touch with your guardian angels or strengthen your spiritual beliefs. You will have more fun and less stress in your life. It will assist you in achieving whatever goals you have set for yourself in your life. It will assist you in handling those major challenges we all experience in life. This book will even inspire you to learn more about our world and universe.
How can I promise all these benefits? Because I have been using these concepts for over ten years, and I can report these successes from direct knowledge and experience. But this is a self-help guide, so that means that it requires active participation on your part. What you are going to read in this book is unique information that you have never seen before! This book is for people of all faiths and beliefs--the only requirement is a basic belief in angels.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2006
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About the author
Tom T. Moore
11 books14 followersTom T. Moore is an award-winning author of the three THE GENTLE WAY books, FIRST CONTACT: Conversations with an ET, and ATLANTIS & LEMURIA--The Lost Continents Revealed! For over 30 years he is also the CEO of an international film and TV program distribution company based in Dallas, Texas.
Prior to that he was the CEO of an international tour company, and prior to that an Army 1st Lieutenant. He is a graduate of Texas Christian University (TCU) with a BBA degree in Finance.
He is married with two children and lives in Plano, Texas.
He was voted "Best Self-Help Author" for both 2014 and 2015 by the readers of Health and Happiness Magazine.
Prior to that he was the CEO of an international tour company, and prior to that an Army 1st Lieutenant. He is a graduate of Texas Christian University (TCU) with a BBA degree in Finance.
He is married with two children and lives in Plano, Texas.
He was voted "Best Self-Help Author" for both 2014 and 2015 by the readers of Health and Happiness Magazine.
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October 1, 2025
What a load of absolute bollocks.
I could not have hated this more if I'd tried. And I must hasten to add that I am not trashing this book because of its subject matter. I do believe in angels, as well as personal guardian angels (for that matter, I have reason to believe I have actually seen mine before - twice - although they were not the same being on both occasions). I just find this guy's outlook on them, and his approach to "utilising" them, ridiculous and actually quite disgraceful.
I'm sure all atheists have that particular Christian in mind who prays for every little trivial thing in their life, as if God (or, if we're talking about Catholics, saints and angels too) work for a supernatural service hotline where you can just ring them up and make them alter reality, simply because it isn't being quite as perfect as you'd like it to be. Believe me, also among Christians themselves, there are many of these fellow-travellers that make us cringe and think: Dude, calm down, why don't you? You're making us look even worse than they already think we are.
Yet this guy goes about a thousand steps further, not praying to angels as mediators between us and God, entities that can (at least maybe) assist us in our daily lives if God wills it. This guy seems to think God is hardly even relevant and just pots around in the background, and that the universe is teaming with billions of guardian angels working around the clock - evidently, some a little harder than others, since we're not all getting our favourite seat in the cinema, or getting our McDonalds apple pies before having to spend ten minutes parked in the waiting bay, drumming our fingers and wondering out loud "what the fuck is going on?"
And even if, for the sake of argument, our guardian angels are basically our invisible sidekicks, wingmen or ever-present bodyguards, not only saving us from untimely deaths before it is "our time", but also helping us make a killing at the pokies (like all others mentioned here: an actual, earnest example from the book), or have something we ordered arrive precisely on time - what right does this asshole, or any of us, have to demand such perfect happiness and satisfaction in every single aspect of our lives? You want to use the public bathroom, but there's a line of people? Well then, to quote Larry David: "You wait. You WAIT".
But then, putting aside the theological travesty that is this man's perception of divine beings, the book is absolutely awful content-wise as well. You could almost - I stress almost - enjoy this rubbish for the sheer, absurd lunacy of it all. But then, you can't here because this book is infuriatingly shallow, repetitive and condescending as all hell.
I kid you not, this book from start to finish is literally just a range of hypothetical situations - applying for a job, losing your keys, deciding to become sexually active, going to the shitter - followed by Moore's banal philosophising about how we all have to do this or that or whatever (more often than not, accompanied with his name-dropping real-life friends of his we know nothing about and care for even less, or mentioning how fucking rich and well-travelled he is ... Mr Purchase Expensive Suits in Switzerland While Attending A Prestigious Film Festival in Austria; just start a goddamned Instagram account already).
Then, he just tells you exactly what to say - not pray for, but straight-up request at the invisible bar of helpful angels - which is always: "I request a most benevolent outcome for myself as I do (insert here), and may it be more beneficial than I could possibly hope for or imagine".
This is a terrible book, written by a nutter who is truly off with the fairies. I do not think my guardian angel would be offended by this review. If anything, they'd have found it offensive if I'd not hated the book.
I could not have hated this more if I'd tried. And I must hasten to add that I am not trashing this book because of its subject matter. I do believe in angels, as well as personal guardian angels (for that matter, I have reason to believe I have actually seen mine before - twice - although they were not the same being on both occasions). I just find this guy's outlook on them, and his approach to "utilising" them, ridiculous and actually quite disgraceful.
I'm sure all atheists have that particular Christian in mind who prays for every little trivial thing in their life, as if God (or, if we're talking about Catholics, saints and angels too) work for a supernatural service hotline where you can just ring them up and make them alter reality, simply because it isn't being quite as perfect as you'd like it to be. Believe me, also among Christians themselves, there are many of these fellow-travellers that make us cringe and think: Dude, calm down, why don't you? You're making us look even worse than they already think we are.
Yet this guy goes about a thousand steps further, not praying to angels as mediators between us and God, entities that can (at least maybe) assist us in our daily lives if God wills it. This guy seems to think God is hardly even relevant and just pots around in the background, and that the universe is teaming with billions of guardian angels working around the clock - evidently, some a little harder than others, since we're not all getting our favourite seat in the cinema, or getting our McDonalds apple pies before having to spend ten minutes parked in the waiting bay, drumming our fingers and wondering out loud "what the fuck is going on?"
And even if, for the sake of argument, our guardian angels are basically our invisible sidekicks, wingmen or ever-present bodyguards, not only saving us from untimely deaths before it is "our time", but also helping us make a killing at the pokies (like all others mentioned here: an actual, earnest example from the book), or have something we ordered arrive precisely on time - what right does this asshole, or any of us, have to demand such perfect happiness and satisfaction in every single aspect of our lives? You want to use the public bathroom, but there's a line of people? Well then, to quote Larry David: "You wait. You WAIT".
But then, putting aside the theological travesty that is this man's perception of divine beings, the book is absolutely awful content-wise as well. You could almost - I stress almost - enjoy this rubbish for the sheer, absurd lunacy of it all. But then, you can't here because this book is infuriatingly shallow, repetitive and condescending as all hell.
I kid you not, this book from start to finish is literally just a range of hypothetical situations - applying for a job, losing your keys, deciding to become sexually active, going to the shitter - followed by Moore's banal philosophising about how we all have to do this or that or whatever (more often than not, accompanied with his name-dropping real-life friends of his we know nothing about and care for even less, or mentioning how fucking rich and well-travelled he is ... Mr Purchase Expensive Suits in Switzerland While Attending A Prestigious Film Festival in Austria; just start a goddamned Instagram account already).
Then, he just tells you exactly what to say - not pray for, but straight-up request at the invisible bar of helpful angels - which is always: "I request a most benevolent outcome for myself as I do (insert here), and may it be more beneficial than I could possibly hope for or imagine".
This is a terrible book, written by a nutter who is truly off with the fairies. I do not think my guardian angel would be offended by this review. If anything, they'd have found it offensive if I'd not hated the book.
May 4, 2016
I read this book several years ago, and Tom T. Moore's writings have been an important part of my life ever since. From the beginning, I found it easy to program my entire life with Most Benevolent Outcomes (MBO) as I read along. By the end, I felt a sense of accomplishment, and MBOs had become second nature, a regular daily practice which continues to this day. It is so easy and effective to make Most Benevolent Outcome requests as life events unfold throughout the day. I never need to be reminded to "pray", and I am constantly surprised with the results which are often "better than I can imagine, hope for or expect."
Besides his other books, Tom T. Moore has a free weekly newsletter that I follow and a monthly article in the Sedona Journal, all of which I love.
" I request a Most Benevolent Outcome that all readers of The Gentle Way by Tom T. Moore have most benevolent experiences with their MBO practice and that the results are even better than I can possibly imagine, hope for or expect."
Nancy W. Hassab
Besides his other books, Tom T. Moore has a free weekly newsletter that I follow and a monthly article in the Sedona Journal, all of which I love.
" I request a Most Benevolent Outcome that all readers of The Gentle Way by Tom T. Moore have most benevolent experiences with their MBO practice and that the results are even better than I can possibly imagine, hope for or expect."
Nancy W. Hassab
March 18, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. SAY OR WRITE:
- “I request a benevolent outcome for ____.”
2. ADD:
- “and may the benefits be even more than I expect or anticipate.”
3. THANK YOU:
- Thank your guardian angel 3x.
4. ASK FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE:
- Be delighted when my guardian angels come through.
5. LIVING PRAYER FOR SOMEONE ELSE:
- “I ask that all beings help ___ and keep them safe in the most benevolent way.”
6. REQUESTS:
- “I hope” requests: desire for behavior from someone else.
7. RESPONSES:
- More requests lead to more responses.
- Increases awareness.
8. BENEVOLENT REQUESTS:
- Make a sign to remind yourself of benevolent requests.
9. REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS:
- Demand that your conscious mind remember your dreams.
- Immediately record it.
- Wake up 5 min before the alarm.
10. MEDITATION:
- Ask questions in meditation.
- Same time every day.
- Notebook.
- Soft music to cut outside noise.
- Upright position.
1. SAY OR WRITE:
- “I request a benevolent outcome for ____.”
2. ADD:
- “and may the benefits be even more than I expect or anticipate.”
3. THANK YOU:
- Thank your guardian angel 3x.
4. ASK FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE:
- Be delighted when my guardian angels come through.
5. LIVING PRAYER FOR SOMEONE ELSE:
- “I ask that all beings help ___ and keep them safe in the most benevolent way.”
6. REQUESTS:
- “I hope” requests: desire for behavior from someone else.
7. RESPONSES:
- More requests lead to more responses.
- Increases awareness.
8. BENEVOLENT REQUESTS:
- Make a sign to remind yourself of benevolent requests.
9. REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS:
- Demand that your conscious mind remember your dreams.
- Immediately record it.
- Wake up 5 min before the alarm.
10. MEDITATION:
- Ask questions in meditation.
- Same time every day.
- Notebook.
- Soft music to cut outside noise.
- Upright position.
August 5, 2021
This is more of a beginners book, I’ve work with Ángels for a very long time, it was a good book, a book for people that wants to start communicating with angels. Or have a closer relationship with them.
January 1, 2026
Only giving it 4 stars because a lot of the stuff didn’t apply to me but I really enjoyed this!!!
August 29, 2012
I liked it, but found it more like a long essay with a lot of examples on particular ways to request the "Most Benevolent Outcome." I think it would be helpful to people of any religious/spiritual persuasion who believe in angels and desire help for themselves or others. Example: I ask that those who would benefit from this book will read it. :)
April 12, 2018
This is a very helpful book that works! If you try the exercise and do what is suggested you
will be amazed as to the results......
will be amazed as to the results......
May 14, 2018
Great book!
I enjoyed reading this book very much. It is Very practical and full of examples. I finished it one day as I did not want to put down.
I enjoyed reading this book very much. It is Very practical and full of examples. I finished it one day as I did not want to put down.
November 1, 2022
Lovely, easy to read, simple concepts to implement into day-to-day life, gently written :) Not sure if I will read books II and III because I think the concept is covered in this book, but if you want more personal stories after reading this book then I think that's what the subsequent books offer. Essentially, we learn the value (and techniques) of requesting the "most benevolent outcomes" (MBO) from our guardian angels for just about everything in life that may be fraught with outcomes that might not be benevolent. :) Add MBOs to your life and your life becomes more benevolent for you and others that you care about.
January 7, 2021
No rain
I hadn't ever considered that asking my guardian angel for help was even an option. Half way through the book I had occasion to drive 30 miles for an appointment that would see me driving home in the dark. The trip down was in heavy rain and I requested that the trip back be dry, since driving in dark and rain is anxiety provoking to me. It worked. The trip home was almost completely dry...just a sprinkle for about half a mile. Terrific!!
I hadn't ever considered that asking my guardian angel for help was even an option. Half way through the book I had occasion to drive 30 miles for an appointment that would see me driving home in the dark. The trip down was in heavy rain and I requested that the trip back be dry, since driving in dark and rain is anxiety provoking to me. It worked. The trip home was almost completely dry...just a sprinkle for about half a mile. Terrific!!
October 13, 2025
This book radiates peace and positivity! I’ve read many self-help and spiritual books, but this one felt deeply personal and practical. The author’s experiences make the lessons feel real and attainable. I’ve already started practicing the ‘benevolent outcomes’ and can feel a shift in my energy. Truly life-changing.
January 27, 2023
Πολύ απλό και σε όλο το βιβλίο λέει τα ίδια και τα ίδια. Αν διαβάσεις το πρώτο κεφάλαιο η τις προτες σελίδες , έχεις διαβάσει όλο τον βιβλίο. Επιφανειακό, χωρίς βάθος αλλά αυτή η απλότητα του είναι που το κάνει σπουδαίο . Ποτέ μην ξεχνάς να ζητά την πιο αγαθή έκβαση.....
February 24, 2023
A fascinating method to talk to your guardian angels/spirit guides that really does work! If you have any belief in these helpful beings, this book is a must for you. I've used Moore's method since finishing the book and have had amazing results. So glad I read this book.
May 27, 2017
I am Grateful
I really liked the idea and the samples of how to use the requests for most benevolent outcomes. Also I appreciate the living prayer section.
I really liked the idea and the samples of how to use the requests for most benevolent outcomes. Also I appreciate the living prayer section.
October 4, 2021
Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
March 18, 2022
LOVE this book and it has really worked for me! My life is filled with the most benevolent outcomes! I use this every day!
June 20, 2023
Tom Moore is one of the most calm and interesting people you will ever read about. I also follow his newsletter. Fascinating.
July 7, 2023
MBO work
This book was easy to read and enlightening. It's a great resource to return to when a specific prayer is needed
This book was easy to read and enlightening. It's a great resource to return to when a specific prayer is needed
August 20, 2024
Short but highly effective 👌🏻
August 22, 2021
I bought this book as a gift for someone, and I thought that I should check it out a bit first. She doesn't like self-help books, but loves angels. I wanted to see which side of the spectrum this falls on.
I would say this is not really a self-help book. Also, it is not a religious book. I don't even believe in angels, although I might say that I do now! Whether it is angels or the universe or me helping myself, something has definitely changed as a result of my reading this book.
I was planning to just skim it and make sure it wasn't a ridiculous thing to give as a gift. Instead, I read it from cover to cover, and found it to be fascinating! I am still going to give it as a gift though, and I hope she loves it as much as I did.
I would say this is not really a self-help book. Also, it is not a religious book. I don't even believe in angels, although I might say that I do now! Whether it is angels or the universe or me helping myself, something has definitely changed as a result of my reading this book.
I was planning to just skim it and make sure it wasn't a ridiculous thing to give as a gift. Instead, I read it from cover to cover, and found it to be fascinating! I am still going to give it as a gift though, and I hope she loves it as much as I did.
April 28, 2024
This book is filled with lots of advice on how to structure asking for guidance in multiple areas of life. They may not all be relevant for each person, but could be tweaked to support other areas of life. It’s keen to converse that we are all deserving of higher guidance in all areas of our lives. Take what supports your truth and lay aside what may not.
July 24, 2015
Another eye opener for me...going to read then next two in the series. Have begun to put his suggestions to use. Hope to avoid a lot of future doctor visits!
April 5, 2017
Excellent series of books about using most benevolent outcomes and benevolent prayers to guide us through life's trials and tribulations. Tom T. Moore documents readers' extraordinary experiences when using MBOs and BPs in their lives.
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