Start Here: Which Book Should I Read First?
If you’re new to my work, this page will help you choose the right place to begin based on your interests.
PATH 1 — MOST READERS
Start With Conversations with the Akashic Field
If you’re new to my work, Conversations with the Akashic Field is the best place to begin.
This book introduces consciousness, intuition, and the Akashic Field in a clear, grounded way—without religion, dogma, or blind belief. It’s written for thinkers, seekers, and anyone curious about how awareness actually works.
Start here if you want clarity, insight, and real-world spiritual understanding.
PATH 2 — INTEREST IN JESUS / CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS
Start With Avatar: The Hidden Life of Jesus
A non-religious exploration of Jesus as an Avatar of Consciousness.
Avatar: The Secret Life of Jesus Christ explores Jesus beyond doctrine, revealing him as a living embodiment of universal consciousness. It opens the door to a deeper, experiential understanding of spirituality that continues throughout all of Douglas James Cottrell’s books.
If you’re new to this work, this is the ideal place to begin.
PATH 3 — INTEREST IN HEALTH AND HEALING
Start With The Compleat New Age Health Guide (Vol. One)
Discover the keys to whole-body wellness with The Compleat New Age Health Guide: Volume One.
Douglas James Cottrell blends holistic insight, intuitive wisdom, and practical strategies to help you restore balance, prevent illness, and unlock your body’s natural healing power.
This transformative guide is your roadmap to vibrant health, clarity, and lasting vitality.
PATH 4 — INTUITION DEEP STUDY
Start With Secrets of Life
Begin your spiritual journey with Secrets of Life, a foundational guide to understanding the soul, consciousness, and the meaning of existence.
Douglas James Cottrell shares profound insights from decades of accessing the Akashic Field, offering answers that go beyond religion and dogma.
This book opens the door to deeper awareness, helping you explore life, death, and the divine within yourself.
then move on to The Law of One
Discover the universal principle that unites all of existence in The Law of One.
Douglas James Cottrell reveals how this timeless truth underlies creation, guides the soul’s journey, and connects every being to the One Infinite Source.
This concise, transformative e‑book offers practical insight for seekers ready to awaken to their true nature and the interconnectedness of all life.