Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation: How to Harness the Power of Hypnosis to Ignite Effortless and Lasting Change Paperback – September 26, 2008

This review is based on the book, and I believe you will find it quite helpful. I ordered it the day it came out, using my Amazon prime membership and had it overnighted. It kept me up all night. First I will cover the positive elements of this book: For those who are experienced at NLP or hypnosis, you will find it a refreshing and comprehensive review, with a few updates on processes and approaches from Bandler. For example he describes how he uses the meta-model now in an opposite manor to what he wrote in "The Structure of Magic I". For those who are teachers you will find the self-help exercises given at the end of each chapter familiar from your own NLP training, and useful new light is shed on them, with a few new ideas. The scripts, back matter, glossary and other resource files in the back make this an essential book for quick reference and study.For those who are new to hypnosis or NLP, you will find the examples concrete, clear and well written. This is a comprehensive book covering many complex ideas, but with a highlighter and a pen you will be able to learn skills and begin applying them immediately. The lessons are categorized well, and to me it seems like an excellent introductory text, and I will begin recommending it to all my students at an introductory or intermediate level. You will understand hypnosis and NLP if you really take the time to study this book.I also think that for those considering this book as a "self-help" book, you will find it helpful. All of the material can easily be internalized and practiced as self-transformation and help you to do what the subtitle actually promises.Now the downside (although there really aren't too many). First, the book is a basic NLP book and those who have a lot of experience and don't enjoy the review and reframes of prior knowledge may find it less than challenging, or covers a lot of material that has already been covered. For me though, I enjoyed the review, update and exercises as suggested after 35 years of Bandlers teaching experience has helped these to evolve. Second, Bandler makes more than a few statements that cause me to ask, "Where is the footnote?" And third, the irreverent style of Bandler can be a distraction at times, with a lot of hyperbole and opinion. However, I actually enjoyed this, even when I disagreed. An example of this was his attempt to reframe NLP by stating the following: "NLP may be thought of as the underlying structure of hypnosis".I wish I could give it four and a half stars, but I can't so I will go ahead and give it five stars, and am glad I bought the book.

Excellent Book. Very informative and helpful. This was an easy read with a lot of good information and helpful to me and others in my practice. Well written and writer stayed on subject.

I enjoyed the information presented. I have read frogs to princess and the format was difficult to follow but good info.

excellent book

This book is amazing. Changed every aspect of life! From the gym to making music to everyday communication with others! I highly recommend this book; but keep a dictionary around due to the vocabulary of Mr. Bandler. He's has extensive mouth! lol but over all, very well written. I could go on but I don't wanted to flood you with my experiences. Experience for yourself!! Good Luck!Much Luv & Peace!!

I remember hearing the story of our forefathers writing the United States Constitution. And in the room where they focused their energies on creating one marvelous piece of democracy... there was a painting on the wall of a sun.For so long, this painting was taken to be a SETTING sun. However, at the end of the creative process, when the Constitution was finally drafted... one member of Congress stood up and said that the sun was indeed RISING.And this book is a SHINING example of the genius of Richard Bandler.Just the WRITING is top-notch and VERY fluid to read. And that's not saying anything about the techniques and revelations you will find when you read this book.To me, this is probably my all time favorite book by Richard Bandler.He answers SO MANY unchallenged beliefs about hypnosis and what is possible, that I've read it 3 or 4 times already, just to soak it up.I especially like how easy he makes using hypnosis...and chaining states...and nesting loops...and altering belief systems.Plus the Meta-model and Milton model appendices are PURE GOLD. I've referred to them MANY times while doing covert hypnosis on my friends and family (a skill I didn't really harness until AFTER I read this book).One thing is certain... the sun on Bandler's book cover is definitely RISING.If you are looking for a VERY fresh, applicable, and entertaining understanding of hypnosis, you will find it here.Thank you Richard. I hope you read this.[...] Thx!

Bandler spends a lot of time in this book repeating "they were wrong, I was right." We get it. How many more times do I have to read how he proved someone wrong using NLP?

Richard Bandler is not a new name to me or anyone who has studied the psychology behind effective change and life enhancing skills. If you Google "NLP", or Neuro-linguistic Programming, you will find his name listed on Books, Research, and in the History of NLP as one of the two original founders.Hypnosis and language are concepts that the author is intimately, and expertly knowledgeable about. In this book you will learn how to apply self-hypnosis, with the correct language, for the purpose of improving any area of your life that you desire. You can use this knowledge to eliminate fears or phobias, increase assertiveness at work, or improve your relationships. I challenge you not to just read this book and let it inspire you, but pick an area of your life you want to transform, apply the techniques, evaluate the changes and you will be more than pleased. Share the knowledge with your family, refer your friends to the book, and you will be creating positive impact on the world. In this Internet Age, you don't have to take my word on it. Research the author and his impact in the fields of psychology and self-help. Then come back and buy this book!