Perennial favorites, Charlotte Kasl's If the Buddha Dated and If the Buddha Married have inspired readers with their empowering blend of spiritual ...
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Mar 24, 2009
Amanda
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I wouldn't call myself stuck in a rut but I would describe my life as a bit chaotic. I have been thinking "is there more to this life deal that I should be doing?" even while moving forward towards some goals. I just didn't want to take the chaos with me.
This book is excellent! The reader is walked through how to recognize that they are stuck and then through the steps to get unstuck. I really appreciated the information and have been trying to put a lot of it into practice More...
This book is excellent! The reader is walked through how to recognize that they are stuck and then through the steps to get unstuck. I really appreciated the information and have been trying to put a lot of it into practice More...
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Feb 21, 2012
Teresa
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Much like Rilke's Hours and my Sufi handbook, I go to this little tome again and again to remind myself how far I've come to get unstuck. Kasl uses personal anecdotes, hers and others, to illustrate actions. She isn't condescending - ever. Notice where your're stuck. Show up. Pay attention. Live in reality. Connect with others, connect with life. Move from thought to action. Let go.
Dec 28, 2008
D.M.
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This is one of the “if the Buddha” series and there’s really little to say about it. Naturally, it’s a self-help book based on Buddhism. I found it to be helpful without being flaky. The point of this one is to help us get unstuck. I’m sure everyone has felt stuck at some point with their job or relationship or where they live. This has some helpful tips on overcoming that. If you like this kind of book or are feeling stuck, look it up.
May 02, 2010
Anna
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This was a great book that I will keep on hand and re-read sections almost daily. It is really a reminder of how easy it is to get 'stuck' and how you are the only person who can do anything to change that. The author writes in an easy to read style but really gives important advice. I am going to get the other books in this series as well.
Feb 02, 2010
Karen
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I enjoyed this book for the same reasons that I liked "if the Buddha Married." It's written in a clear and succinct style that lends itself to reading a chapter or two every couple of days. It's a good reference work too, when you're feeling stuck in your journey.
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Jan 11, 2009
Stephanie
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I really liked this book. It really helped to explain some of the aspects of Buddhism in a much simpler and easier to follow in this day of age. It's amazing how well she describes how childhood traumas can continue to haunt us into our adult years, and ways to put an end to it!
Mar 15, 2010
Deborah
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The name pinned how I felt, STUCK! It was a fun read, that not only gave me inspiration, but Paul as well. (Paul is not the yoga, budha, vegaterian type, but he picked it up and got inspired)
Dec 08, 2011
Shikha
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A friend gave lent me this book over the summer - per her suggestion, I've been reading it in the mornings, before I head off to work. It replaced my many failed meditation attempts, and helped me re-center myself before going out into the world. While no one can accuse me of being afraid of seeking out change - change seems to be more my norm than staying in one place - the idea of feeling stuck deeply resonated with me - and I found many of Kasl's perspectives thought-provoking (and sometime
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Feb 06, 2010
Sally
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This is the perfect book to pick up when you need it - seeking guidance or wisdom. Haven't actually read it cover to cover, but no doubt will have at some point.
Mar 21, 2009
gives both psychological and spiritual insight to life when you are stuck in a rutt! Teaches you how to let go of fears and attachments.
Jun 25, 2011
Barbra
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Buddhism for middle class white people. A little more "should" tone than the first two IF BUDDHAs. I. Just do not feel any less stuck,
May 17, 2009
Raj
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Great book. Highly recommend it if you're stuck in your life. It provides some focus questions to mediate on. It would probably behoove the reader to have a good understanding of Buddhism.
Feb 21, 2009
Angela
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Lovely, straightforward writing about buddhist ideas brought to a white middle class level. It was more self help-y than I liked with lots "you shoulds," so I abandoned it half way through. For what its worth.
Nov 14, 2008
Kathleen
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Normally, I LOATHE self-help books. They only seem to help the writer be able to free whatever is troubling them by writing through it and helps their bank account when people buy it. This one (which I got from the library) seems to be a bit different. More of a spiritual approach to life's path and not "here's how I got better."
That's what I said when I started. It was an interesting read but I guess not memorable because I returned it without really finishing it. I More...
That's what I said when I started. It was an interesting read but I guess not memorable because I returned it without really finishing it. I More...
Dec 20, 2008
Tahniat
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still reading this book, and really enjoying it. It has a smooth flow to it and makes sense easily.
Mar 02, 2011
So far so good....I also highly recommend "If the Buddha Married" which I've read.
Mar 21, 2011
Roberta
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Good refresher book and/or intro book to Buddhist principles. If you enjoyed other books in her series you will enjoy this one too. A good quick read and easy to follow.
Sep 27, 2008
taught me that i'm not stuck in anything. i can will myself out of any situation i don't wish to be in. take good and bad experiences as a learning opportunities. don't dwell in the past because you can't move forward if your stuck in one position.
Oct 15, 2008
Michelle
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Trying to get unstuck isn't as easy as it looks. I like the style of writing. It is similar to Pema Chrodon's approach. Her points are a little weak at times but she asks the good questions to get you thinking and refocused.
Jan 05, 2012
Ebony
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Its kind of a self help book. Sometimes the tone is a bit too "spiritual" for me but so many of the principles are really good, that I can get past some of the new age terminology. It's a good book to read after a bad break up.
Sep 12, 2011
Jess
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This book had some great advice and it explained things in a way which was easy to understand. Some of it (the last few parts) were kind of hokey, but I agree with the overall themes. I would definitely recommend this!
Dec 11, 2007
Cassandra
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this is the third book i read in the if the buddha series and it was also great. her books are like self help books for the anti self help crowd. they are less about advice giving and more about self reflection.
May 06, 2009
Dana
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This is a simple book by a local Missoula author; nothing earth-shattering here, but I liked its simple message about how to make big and small changes in your life when you're feeling frustrated or directionless.
Dec 09, 2009
Gloriavirtutisumbra
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This really was an excellent book, full of thoughtful observations. Its not really so much about the spiritual path persay, but about trying to live life itself. I was impressed. (and felt better too!)
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Mar 31, 2009
*t*r*a*c*y*
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This book offered a lot of insight into what may be holding me back in life. It gave me a fresh perspective on how to let things go and cleanse myself of negative energy in my life. :)
Dec 17, 2009
Colleen
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My friend got this for me for my birthday, and it was really interesting... it definitely helped me see more clearly and identify patterns taht I need to focus on addressing.
Aug 17, 2008
Pilar
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This is a good reference book. It's a look at life through the Buddhist perspective as well as traditional psychoanalysis. Was interesting and helpful to read.
Jan 02, 2008
Todd
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I don't know what it says about me or the book but I got stuck reading it. It took about 4 months to drag myself through it.
Sep 02, 2007
Anne
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Another amazing book! It gives great insight and ideas for really moving your life forward and creating space to make things happen.
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