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I've heard nothing but great things about this book. But what makes this book so great?
Jeanne It is not that great, but a quick read so decide for yourself. I found it to be Christianity lite set in a Buddhist backdrop. The concepts in the book…moreIt is not that great, but a quick read so decide for yourself. I found it to be Christianity lite set in a Buddhist backdrop. The concepts in the book had nothing to do with true Buddhism. Also if I was a slim brown beautiful charismatic man who could get jobs or food by just walking up to people and asking for them I might think life was pretty sweet too.(less)
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