The Hidden Side of Things

by C.W. Leadbeater

This book has been in contemplation, and even in process of construction, for the last ten or twelve years, but only now has it been found possible to publish it. It has lost nothing by the delay, for a student of the occult never ceases to learn, and I know a good deal more in various ways now than I did twelve years ago, even though I see still more clearly than ever what an infinity of further knowledge stretches before us for our acquiring...

Genres: Spirituality, Theosophy, Nonfiction

496 pages, Paperback

Published March 13, 2008

About the author

Charles Webster Leadbeater was an influential member of the Theosophical Society, author on occult subjects and co-initiator with J.I. Wedgwood of the Liberal Catholic Church.

Originally a priest of the Church of England, his interest in spiritualism caused him to end his affiliation with Anglicanism in favour of the Theosophical Society, where he became an associate of Annie Besant. He became a high-ranking officer of the society, but resigned in 1906 amid a scandal. Accusations of his detractors were never proven and, with Besant's assistance, he was readmitted a few years later. Leadbeater went on to write over 69 books and pamphlets that examined in detail the hidden side of life as well as maintain regular speaking engagements. His efforts on behalf of the society assured his status as one of its leading members until his death in 1934.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating and wide-ranging look at everyday life from the standpoint of occult philosophy. Life has a fullness and a vastness that we, for the most part, are unaware of and do not suspect. My main takeaway: everything we do, everything we say, and everything we think matters, down to the smallest and least-observed thing. Live with awareness, and with love.

[Sergio ruocchio · Rating 4 out of 5]

il lato nascosto di tutti i fenomeni umani...tutti quelli quotidiani che ci capitano e che ci facciamo scorrere addosso...che altro dire OTTIMO!!!

[Sean Murray · Rating 1 out of 5]

Painful. Inexcusable, really, surrounded as he was, in the time he wrote this book by enough illuminating information from both other occultists and other schools of natural science. Lost in a fantasy. Lost so utterly that his version of events smacks of mental illness. The single most comparable writing is surely the work of Arthur Spiderwick. Yes, that bad.

[Tim Styer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really good nuggets of wisdom


Long read but has some rely god budgets if wisdom mostly based on theosophy. The hidden side of things are worth exploring. Some seem evident others are not.

[smita gopal · Rating 1 out of 5]

Difficult to read.All over the place.

[Steve Payeur · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those that believe or want to learn, this is great description and introduction. I also found it enjoyable as a far out description of the/a hidden side of things: from elves and fairies to other dimensions and modes of living. Truth or not, it was a fun read which, whether one believes in such things or not, shows possibilities and interrelations which we are not normally conscious of our maybe just don't pay so much attention to, that often being a shame.