The Vibrations of Words

by Ettore Grillo

This autobiographical novel offers a journey through music, theater, gibberish, meditation, Judaism, esotericism, and rare religious practices. It tells how the vibrations of words can influence body and mind.

As an old man tells his memoirs to his nephew, a university student, he expresses how his travels to India and Israel shaped his thinking.

The theme of vibrations starts with the rattling of windowpanes in the old man’s house when his truck was running. Later, the uncle hears how the strings of musical instruments can vibrate, even though untouched. In India, the uncle discovers that vibrations of music and mantras have healing powers. In Israel, he learns the core of the vibrations of words: Positive and negative vibrations depend on the quality of words. Good words produce favorable situations and a happy life; bad and harmful words cause bad situations.

252 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2012

About the author

Ettore Grillo was born in Enna (Sicily) on December 6, 1946. He completed high school in his hometown and then moved to Pisa where he earned a law degree. Then, he joined the Italian army as a reserve officer. During military service he was a defense attorney in court martial. He often defended Jehovah’s Witnesses who at that time were imprisoned due to their draft dodging. After almost two years, he was discharged from military service and passed the exams to be a lawyer. He was a freelance lawyer in his hometown for thirty-seven years. At the beginning of his career, he also taught law at high school. He was councilman in charge of state education in his hometown. In 2000 he earned a certificate in canon law at Pontificia Univeristas Lateranensis of Rome. In 2009, he retired. He is a devoted traveler and a researcher in the fields of religion, spirituality, psychology and anthropology. He has written four books: Travels of the Mind – The Vibrations of Words – A Hidden Sicilian History – November 2: The Day of the Dead in Sicily.

Reviews

[Tamindaukur]

The content of this book opened my mind to a new level. I don't quite remember how I stumbled upon this book, but I am forever grateful that I did, because it left me feeling differently in my heart, and with a different mindset. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys books on spirituality, religion and self-development. It's not just about those things, but the story is great to follow.