Maturity : The Responsibility of Being Oneself (Osho, Insights for a New Way of Living.)

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Summary: Osho the charlatan?
Review: Be aware this Osho is the same "guru" who under the names Rajneesh Chandra Mohan and "Bhagwan" (the blessed one) in the 70's and 80's built an empire out of "spirituality", taking followers for $6 million to build an ashram in Oregon and at one time owning 29 Rolls Royces for his personal use. He was subsequently deported and changed his name again, presumably to continue the charade. But you be the judge of his work, this "review" is given only in the interests of full disclosure, which you will not find on the book jackets! Peace and blessings.

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Summary: A Handbook for Would-be Grownups
Review: So much of what passes for popular culture in America encourages us to remain in perpetual adolescence. And those who urge us to be "mature" so often seem dull, serious and sad. These pages, on the other hand, are full of the grace, humor and wisdom that come from embracing the years as they come. There's a fascinating chapter on the seven-year cycles of life that goes far beyond Gail Sheehy's "Passages" -- and the pages of the book are sprinkled with specially-formatted quotes that will stick with you for days, gathering new meaning and significance over time.