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Bezig met laden... Downward Dog, Upward Fog (editie 2011)door Meryl Davids Landau
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The storyline follows the spiritual journey of thirty-three year old Lorna Crawford. Unhappy with her gossip-driven and back-stabbing co-workers, disheartened by a critical mother she can never please, and feeling all alone for days and weeks at a time because of a frequently absent workaholic boyfriend, Lorna decides to make changes and try a more spiritual path in hopes of becoming calm, centered--less angry!
"An inspirational gem that will appeal to introspective, evolving women"--ForeWord ReviewsForeword Reviews named Downward Dog, Upward Fog a fiction-book-of-the-year finalist. This is the book that introduces Lorna Crawford. FOR MORE OF LORNA'S CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUAL PURSUITS, READ MERYL DAVIDS LANDAU'S NEXT BOOK, WARRIOR WON Lorna Crawford has a great boyfriend, longtime friends, and a well-paying job as special-events coordinator at a premium ice-cream manufacturer. But, out of sorts and filled with self-doubt, the 33 year old soon realizes that what she really wants is to stay on the spiritual path she keeps diving off of. Lorna jump-starts her efforts at a silent yoga retreat. But after returning from the mountain, she quickly loses her connection in the face of scheming coworkers, judgmental girlfriends, and, especially, her overly critical mother. Lorna also wrestles over her future with her boyfriend, a hot guy who takes her to the hottest places, but who can't discern a meditation cushion from a toad stool. Reading spiritual books, such as those by Eckhart Tolle and Jon Kabat-Zinn, and visiting a channeler and energy healer move Lorna forward, but her confusion remains. Lorna's seeking is put to the ultimate test when personal tragedy strikes. Will she come to truly understand that living spiritually has little to do with how you pretzel yourself on the yoga mat (although she gets plenty good at that), and everything to do with embracing the twists in everyday life? Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde: (3.5)
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What I loved best about Landau’s novel was her deft way of discussing religion without ever getting heavy-handed. No one wants to feel like they’re being beaten over the head with others’ beliefs, and I appreciated that Lorna experiences all sorts of mystical practices without ever becoming preachy. Her exposure to the teachings of leaders like Eckhart Tolle adds depth to the narrative, and Lorna was a character I could appreciate and root for. She was sincere and open-minded in her approach to understand things that have long eluded her.
The story felt a bit long in the middle and I was never fond of Brad, Lorna’s “too busy for you” boyfriend, but the overall message was positive: appreciate the little things. Life is a journey, as we all know — it’s about living in the moment, taking a step outside our whirlwind minds and realizing the destination is not our final answer. Part novel and part self-help guide (but not in a cheesy way), Downward Dog, Upward Fog would be an uplifting read for fans of women’s fiction looking for a little space and clarity in their own lives. (