I just finished a book that people are raving about. Everyone except those who’ve had a session with the author, a self described medical medium. I catch things the casual reader misses. It’s not much different than other books in the genre. The first part is the promotional back story of how amazing the author is from an early age, and that no one else does what he does. Like other books of its type, he gives case histories of people he’s diagnosed and healed. He mentions a dozen popular diseases, his theory on the origins and gives advice on nutritional supplements. Publishing in the body/mind/spirit genre, I received review copies of every new release since 1992 so I see patterns in books that casual readers don’t see. Many books are reworded compilations.   
While I may not agree with his diagnostic theories, the book is a good brief compilation about nutritional supplements and lifestyle changes to reduce stress. Those who’ve spent $350-$500 for 1/2 hour phone sessions have been told they have mercury and Epstein Barr in their system (um, we all do) and what supplements to take. If they’d read everything I’ve read on the topic the last 20+ years, they’d know that’s not new info.

Also what’s not new is someone writing a compelling story about how amazing they are at something, then going on a bookselling tour. In the meantime, behind everyone buying air time to say PICK ME, BUY ME are those behind the scenes doing the actual work in the world.

So how do you attract a genuine practitioner? You become more genuine in character yourself, you tell the truth, you release judgments when you notice them, you try to do better each next time. You ask for guidance then you listen for it to come out of every mouth around you, including your own. Even out of a book that everyone else raves about but you see through.