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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I was very disappointed by this little book. As a student of Buddhism, it left me bored and wanting much more. Sorry, but I just don't like it!
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Summary: Just started reading...
Review: I've just started reading this book and I'm transfixed. Even the first few pages helped me. I knew most of the things that she writes about, but she puts it so beautifully that it makes me sit up and listen. I've just come out of a relationship and I'm still suffering. This book puts it all into perspective. Can't wait to get back to the book and read more...
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Summary: Every single person needs to read this book!
Review: If every person who is looking to meet someone and be happy in a relationship would read this book and share it with loved ones, the divorce rate would plummet! Even if you've never studied Buddhism and are not even interested in it, this book is so easy to read and understand and apply in your daily life, whether you are lonely and have given up on meeting anyone or if you have been meeting the wrong ones, this book is a shining light and gives one hope that it is possible to be in a loving, committed, honest relationship!
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Summary: Absolutely the best relationship book ever
Review: If the Buddha Dated is the best guide to healthy relationships I've ever found. I recommend it all the time to anyone with relationship problems, or a tendency to have less than desirable results with others (friends included). No quick fix, but realistic spiritual-based advice that will help.I also highly recommend "If the Buddha Were In Love" by Kasl, which is an audiocassette series that will absolutely change the way you view love and relationships. But in a wonderful way. The books and tape series do not try to convert people into Buddhism (she incorporates all spiritualities, by the way), but I have found some people are put off by the mention of Buddhism. I wish they wouldn't and that they'd give it a chance.
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Summary: Excellent guide to greater understanding
Review: If you know what someone believes, you will better know the person. To know what someone believes, watch and study what they practice. Only then will know the true person.... I bought this book to gain a better understanding of a good friend of mine. The insight provided from studying the text of the meditations and discussions has allowed me to gain a greater understanding than I originally considered possible. I highly recommend this book to anyone willing to take the time and effort requited to contemplate Hanh's teachings.
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Summary: The best book on dating- hands down!
Review: In our society of relatively few rituals, one could have the mistaken idea that they 'know' how to date. I thought I did. In reading this book after the end of a particularly challenging relationship, I have been stunned. I had no idea how really easy dating was, nor how complicated we make it. It's about honesty - to yourself and to those you encounter - and so much more. Get this book and learn how to attract a healthy person into your life.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: One nice thing about this book is that it doesn't get caught up in the whole male/female dating trap rules muck that clog the market. It asks you to be honest with yourself and others and to treat others with genuine love and compassion, which is something that is needed when it comes to male/female, straight/gay relations or any human relations. On the down side, it's mostly just a collection of common sense - there's nothing really unique in this book. Plus, as anyone who knows anything about Buddhism knows, the Buddha said nothing about romantic love. So, the book's premise itself is a little tenuous. I prefer "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom" by Taro Gold, which has taught me a great deal about the Buddhist view of life and has indirectly helped my relationships enormously.
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Summary: Soap for your Spirit
Review: People used to piss me off. In fact, i've avoided dating for so long just because i can't stand any of the women i've met. This book was perfect for me. Not only did it pinpoint my problem as being overly judgemental of my partners but also if revealed that alot of my problem is actually a problem with myself. I think this book was extremely enlightening and serves as an excellent way to awaken the hidden spirit within yourself. Although it touts itself as a book about dating, it is actually about self-discovery and self-acceptance. In an almost backwards approach to dating, Kasl's mantra is: Fix yourself and all the rest will fall into place. Recommendation: Buy the book, enjoy the book, enjoy your life!
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Summary: Pretty good
Review: The author(Charlotte Davis Kasl, PhD)'s previous work was so fantastic that I thought I'd give a try on her other books. This didn't come close to her previous work(Finding Joy)but it had some interesting insights. This book is uplifting and made me realize how negative my outlook was toward a relationship and life in general. This book is helping me to be more a positive person. I recommend this book to people who are feeling blue because it can cheer you up!
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Summary: Forget the Rules! This is the One You Need.
Review: The great thing about this book is that it doesn't get caught up in the whole male/female dating trap rules muck that clog the market. It asks you to be honest with yourself and others and to treat others with genuine love and compassion, which is something that is needed when it comes to male/female, straight/gay relations or any human relations when it comes down to it.
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