reviews

Jun 09, 2009
Christopher rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Ankur Shah is not like me.

I don't mean the fact that he's of Indian descent and I'm of Anglo-Saxon descent, though that's true. I also don't mean that he's studied the teachings of Gandhi and I haven't, though that is also true. I'm sure there are many other ways in which we are not alike, and many ways in which we are, but the specific difference that I am choosing to focus on lies more in our spiritual and philosophical approaches to life, because it best illustrates the dichotomou More...
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May 21, 2011
Manderson rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A delightful travelogue that carries the reader on a journey through the self, in search of the heart of love. Ankur Shah's notes on his journey through Gujarat, following in the footsteps of Gandhi, are spiritual, simultaneously brooding and ecstatic. He peppers his narrative of events with introspection on modern existence and its travails, but never loses his focus on the very real and tangible beauty of the everyday, the glory of the hospitality of strangers, the wonder and joy of food besto More...
Jan 24, 2009
Chelsey rated it: 5 of 5 stars
My recommendation was too long so I'll put it here.

I would recommend this book to those interested in travelogues, pilgrimage, India, self-discovery, and Ghandi; and anyone that enjoys an insightful, entertaining narrative.

My actual review is to be added at a later date.
Mar 18, 2009
Jack rated it: 5 of 5 stars
India is a very welcoming place for people trying to find themselves.
Jan 25, 2012
Nell added it
I'd never read a self-published book before, nor taken one seriously. I carried around Shah's words with me all fall, and was grateful for the company.
Jul 24, 2011
Paige marked it as to-read
Oct 15, 2009
Stella rated it: 5 of 5 stars
May 27, 2009
Katie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Mar 05, 2009
Nevin rated it: 5 of 5 stars