Enlightenment for Idiots: A Novel

Light-hearted and entertaining. Peobably most appealing to SF locals and yogis.

"What happens to us in life is for God to decide. But whether to be happy or not - that is our choice." page 67

I am really into yoga lately and always dreamed of india....so this fit well for me...

story was a bit silly "chick lit" ish.... however, her descriptions of India, the culture, landscapes, and people were beautiful.

Loved this book, it was so different than anything I've read, it was a quick read and had lots of yoga references.

Predictable, but an enjoyable summer read.Entertaining moments.

This was a great read for my day at the beach. The main character, who studies and practices yoga and writes 'idiot guides' to pay her rent is asked to go to India to write a book 'Enlightenment for Idiots'. She visits gurus, ashrams, temples and meets a slew of fascinating people on similar quests. Each chapter begins with a quote from various Yogis and spiritual folk and though it is in part a...more

This was a great read for my day at the beach. The main character, who studies and practices yoga and writes 'idiot guides' to pay her rent is asked to go to India to write a book 'Enlightenment for Idiots'. She visits gurus, ashrams, temples and meets a slew of fascinating people on similar quests. Each chapter begins with a quote from various Yogis and spiritual folk and though it is in part a fluffy commentary on a dysfuncational American's quest for enlightnement it is also an interesting and thought-provoking commentary on karma, yoga, the diffrent spiritual paths that can supposedly lead to enlightenment (as well as a look at the roots of Yoga in its' birth-place: India). India was already on my hit-list of countries to visit and now its' in the top five. Well done, Cushman.    hide

Light, fast read. It gives an interesting perspective of India. Casual and insightful. Not layered, but entertaining. Makes me want to hop a plane to India...