To Be Enlightened - Steinberg, Alan J.

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Résumé :
Steinberg's debut novel offers a quirky, engaging backdrop for an informative exposition on Vedic philosophy and religious symbolism... A lively novel that teaches the precepts of meditation and the roots of religion. -Kirkus Reviews To Be Enlightened by Alan J. Steinberg is one of the most compelling and in-depth introductions to meditation... It is not often that a great novel with interesting but flawed characters teaches you so much about reaching self-actualization but this superb story did just that. -Readers' Favorite Book Review The spiritual and philosophical blend together beautifully in this compelling novel by Dr. Alan Steinberg. His deep knowledge of Yoga, meditation, and human nature make for a page-turning read that will enlighten all readers.-Iris Krasnow, New York Times bestselling author of Camp Girls: Fireside Lessons on Friendship, Courage, and Loyalty Dr. Alan J. Steinberg's debut novel in some ways echoes other works with similar themes, e.g., Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, or Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. But To Be Enlightened provides a distinctive, twenty-first-century take on setting and characters, giving it a uniquely California flavor.... To Be Enlightened is sure to illuminate the unenlightened readers, expanding their understanding of eastern philosophy and religion.-Chanticleer Book Reviews...