The Seeker's Guide (previously published as The New American Spirituality)

If you're interested in spirituality, but not religion per se

Overall, this is a wonderful book. If you're interested in spirituality but not a specific dogma, this is one of the better books out there. It touches on a lot of different myths, spiritual and religious systems, and overall emphasized the connections between them all and that everyone has to find his or her own path. It also addresses four different components to holistic spirituality: the...more

Overall, this is a wonderful book. If you're interested in spirituality but not a specific dogma, this is one of the better books out there. It touches on a lot of different myths, spiritual and religious systems, and overall emphasized the connections between them all and that everyone has to find his or her own path. It also addresses four different components to holistic spirituality: the mind, the heart, the body, and the spirit. As with other reviewers, I do recommend it be read slowly and savored, and with highlighter in hand. If you're like me, many passages will be highlighted before you're finished. The only thing that sort of bothered me was the amount of emphasis Lesser put on working with a therapist. While it can be helpful, that can prove impractical if your workplace limits how much time or how often you can take off, and/or you are uninsured and paying for the therapist out of pocket.   hide

This is a serious book that tells of one woman's journey as she encourages you on yours. She has opened herself up to many teachers and ways and has something to say that will speak to you if you too are interested in exploring spirituality in a bold new way. I think my takeaway from the book was at first just being wowed that someone was not afraid to do some of the stuff she did and then as...more

This is a serious book that tells of one woman's journey as she encourages you on yours. She has opened herself up to many teachers and ways and has something to say that will speak to you if you too are interested in exploring spirituality in a bold new way. I think my takeaway from the book was at first just being wowed that someone was not afraid to do some of the stuff she did and then as I thought about it, I was emboldened to consider embracing some things I am attracted too. Lots to think about; I am a thinker so this one worked for me though it is some what "work" to read it, it is worth it- just take your time. This is likely a keeper- worth having your own copy to mark up and return to for inspiration. Lots of meditation suggestions though I have yet to try too many of them.   hide

Loved it! This book was difficult for me to get through (it's deep) but was well worth it. The first part is very dry - when she talks about her background - but the rest of the book is fascinating. I highly reccomend it.