Adventures With Time Lines

I bought this book based on the reviews here and I must say I am very disappointed. First of all, its title is misleading. Only part of this book deals with timelines, and even this part is not explained very clearly. I have Master Prac and Hypnotherapy certification and have had some training in timelines. I wanted a book that would be introduce more advanced techniques that I could use for myself and clients. I find most of the stuff introduced here pretty basic, and the introduction of timelines into the fast phobia cure (basic level NLP) seems to just overcomplicate a simple and effective technique. Using timelines to eliminate negative emotions is certainly very useful(though I already knew this stuff). The Swish pattern is certainly not advanced NLP, though useful.

That brings us to halfway through the book. We come then to Chapters 7,8 & 9 which are about travelling in time, being in the present, creating a bright future, and a ridiculous section on a `life well lived' based on the thoughts of Benjamin Franklin. The problem for me with this section is that I found it boring, often stating the obvious, at times featured somewhat flippant pop-psychology, was very poor on specifics, and for the life of me I cannot see the relevance of Franklin - other than to pad out the book. There is nothing here at all on timelines.

The book, written in e-prime, also wanders into Korzybsky and General Semantics, and makes sizeable quotes from Kodish and Kodish's Drive yourself Sane GS book, another book I read on a recommendation and found poorly written and not terribly useful. (Try Robert Anton Wilson on E-Prime, far better explanation and free to Google).

Hall and Bodenhamer's book does have some useful sections, and perhaps can be of use to those with limited NLP knowledge of timelines, and none of General Semantics, but if you want detailed, practical, useful, advanced level TIMELINE information IMHO this is not the book.

The blurb on the back of the book states 'it is a practical book showing how these patterns work and how they can be used for dramatic change in oneself and others'. Erm, no, in my opinion it is more a poorly written, sometimes repetitious, rambling book that tries to philosophise about 'time', and only about one fifth has NLP timeline information, and this rather vagely presented.

At very least try and have a look through it rather than buy blindly as I did. Caveat Emptor.

I am nearly halfway through "Adventures With Time Lines" and find the information presented valuable. As a coach I have used time line processes with my clients and have had very satisfying results. I am a certified NLP Practitioner and suggest that the information may be a little difficult for someone without any NLP training at all. However, taking the time to understand and process the information will not only help your clients but also give you insight on how you yourself code time.

even though I'm just 1/4 though the book, the ideas presented within this work have allowed me to change my perception of time, which is interesting and exciting, and also opens new doors towards self-motivation as one re-maps personal time.

A great book but only for those amongst the readers that have an advanced understanding of NLP (Neuro linguistic programming) and Timeline Therapy. Additionally, it is useful to have read other books by Michael Hall and Bodenhamer, in order to get a handle on their writing style (which sometimes is a bit confusing).

Not only is this book my favorite book on Time-Lines, but I consider Time-Lines the most valuable NLP process. Time Line techniques have helped me to create virtual healing miracles, by going back to the past before the problematic situation began and going through the time-line to the present and future, as if the problem never existed. Health problems which were diagnosed as terminal and without hope for recovery - were gone in only few days of working with Time-Lines.

It will be well-worth your time to learn how to work with time-lines whether you desire to use them for your own benefit or to assist others, if you are a therapist.

This book will thoroughly guide you through Time Line Patterns and Processes, and many different adventures you can have with time-lines - whether you desire to resolve emotional issues from the past, accelerate learning of new skills, re-create your life (or if you prefer the programming which is impressed upon your subconscious mind / neurology), accelerate spiritual growth (I have had some out of this world spiritual experiences thanks to working with Time-Lines).

You'll also learn how to work with logical levels, use advanced Time-Line Patterns, how to use linguistic time-lining and much more - you'll have extra fun when you learn to use time-lines through conversation.

Get this book - you'll be grateful you did!