Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again!: Handbook for a Spiritual Revolution

by Wes "Scoop" Nisker

“[Wes “Scoop” Nisker] delivers zen zingers with Borscht Belt timing.”— The New York Times Coming at a desperate time for the planet, this new Cody’s Book draws from religion, evolution, cosmology, and Buddhism, and calls for a new spirituality—one that fits our modern, scientific worldview. Wes “Scoop” Nisker shows why life is beautiful (“Be Here Wow!”) and invites all sentient beings to celebrate. Here is a seriously funny manifesto for Nisker fans and anyone looking for crazy wisdom to help cope with today’s world. Journalist, author, and Buddhist meditation teacher, Wes “Scoop” Nisker has a number of earlier publications, including The Essential Crazy Wisdom (2001) and Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom (2003). Nisker is well-known in California as an irreverent radio personality.

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Karen Dill-Shackleford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that changed the way I think. One of those books that you read and you want to go tell everybody about it. At least those who you think would understand and appreciate it. So refreshing!

[Andy Caffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, you know, one of those San Francisco Bay Area books pondering the nature of reality.

A pretty good and a humorous one, especially recommended for bathroom reading.

Only weakness is that the anthropology is way out of date. But still a charming book of mind-blowing ideas well worth exploring in your most privy moments.

[John Kaufmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book of Nisker's that I've read. Like the other two, I found it surprisingly good, better than I had expected. In this case, I thought it would largely be a rehash of his other works, but I still found it fresh and enlightening. And his style is always lively with a good dose of humor.

[Christopher Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scoop Nisker is hilarious, so much so it tends to obscure the truly wise aspects of his journey through Buddhism.

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great and insightful!