Becoming Supernatural

Review of “Becoming Supernatural” by Joe Dispenza: A Wallet-Emptying Journey!

Title: “Becoming Broke-natural: The True Cost of Enlightenment!”

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

As someone always keen to explore the mystical realms of mind and matter, Joe Dispenza's “Becoming Supernatural” seemed like the perfect read. Envision a book that promises to elevate your consciousness to the stratosphere, only to realize it's tethered to your wallet!

Let's start with the good: Dispenza's narrative is engaging, sprinkled with anecdotes that make you wonder if you too might start levitating in your living room. The blend of science and spirituality is like a smoothie - you know it's healthy, but you're not sure you like the taste.

But here's the catch - just as you're getting into the metaphysical groove, you hit a roadblock. The book subtly shifts gears, turning from an enlightening read into what feels like an extended infomercial for Dispenza's retreats. And not just any retreats, but ones that could rival the cost of a small island! If you're looking for a gateway to another dimension, this isn't it. It's more like a portal for Joe into your bank account. I thought I was buying a book, not a teaser trailer for his luxury retreats. The content? Promising. The hidden agenda? As transparent as Casper the Friendly Ghost.

This book could've been a spiritual odyssey, but it felt more like a high-pressure sales pitch. Imagine my surprise when I realized the ‘supernatural' part was the price tag of his retreats. The real miracle here is how he makes your money disappear.

The chapters increasingly feel like teasers, offering glimpses of transcendental experiences that are just out of reach - unless, of course, you're willing to pay the price of admission. The promise of bending reality begins to bend your budget instead. It's like going to a magician's show only to realize the only trick they know is making your wallet lighter. I give it one star because zero isn't an option and because the cover looked nice on my coffee table. If you want a journey of self-discovery, maybe start by discovering a different book.

In conclusion, “Becoming Supernatural” is like buying a ticket to a magic show, only to spend the entire time being asked to buy more expensive magic kits. It's a journey, alright - one that might just take your bank account to an alternate dimension!

As a writer, reader, and editor, I think this book could be 30% shorter w/o changing or compromising the message. And it comes across to me as smarmy that Dispenza wants me to read this 300-page tome as an extended advertisement for his workshops.

I looked at a few workshop clips online, and the Tony Robbins vibe is unmistakable. Ugh.

Interestingly, Dispenza ‘s message is one that others put out there, too. And they .... seem less like snake oil salesmen to me.