Secret Wisdom

by Random House

Understand the true nature and the hidden history of the occult--a lost tradition with life-enhancing possibilities. Here, find out precisely what esoteric belief has to say about the universe, its origins and development, and our place within the scheme of it all. More important, see how to access the hidden reality that lies beyond the familiar, everyday world that we take so much for granted. All the deliberate mystification used by too many writers in this field are stripped away, and the discoveries of both science and occultism become the means of increasing self-awareness. Explore it to improve your own life--and humanity as a whole.

Genres: Nonfiction, Esoterica, Spirituality

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Tom Cöle]

The perfect follow-up to Mr. Conway's first book, Magic: an Occult Primer. Secret Wisdom elucidates occult philosophy and magical practice in a clear and concise way and introduces, for the first time, some elements of autobiography detailing the author's own supernatural experiences. While the book only runs to 186 pages (in the edition of it that I own at any rate) it is so densely packed with ideas you will want to reflect upon that it will doubtless take even the keenest reader some time to finish. I wouldn't suggest tackling this book unless you've had some general acquaintance with both philosophy and the occult - some of the ideas, particularly about Atlantis and Lemuria and the chapter dealing with the ego's journey through the astral plane, will strike unprepared readers as preposterous - but, to be frank, if you've heard of the book, chances are that you're ready for its secrets. A rare treat for aspiring occultists, because this book is free from the obfuscation and starry-eyed credulity which plagues much occult literature. It's also possessed of a dry humour, which endears the author to the reader no end. For anyone interested in getting 'under the bonnet' of the occult and discovering what it's all about, I can scarcely think of a better book.

[Wayne]

Challenging, disconcerting and ultimately rewarding. I'm happy I discovered this book. I found it at just the right time.