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Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment
by Deepak Chopra
from HarperOne

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Enchanting
  I found this novel by Depok Chopra about the life of Budha to be enlightening. As a novel, I expected certain literary license to be taken, and was not distressed by the fictional story that was created. The life of Budha was amazing and the essence of the book is the true story of that life. Depok's novels are as interesting if not more entertaining than his non-fiction works. I've passed this book on to several friends and have received rave reviews from most of them.
  As a beginner on a spirtual path... more info

• Inspirational Fiction
  This book reads like a travel guide through portions of the life that the Buddha experienced. With a little imagination, one can experience his pain, joy, wisdom and enlightenment at the same time. It's a valuable look for many of us Westerners who know there's something we may be missing in the Spiritual world.

• It Falls Short of What it Promises
  I give it two stars, instead of one, because of my respect for Deepak. His non-fiction books have been an inspiration to a countless number of people on this planet.
  This book, however, reads like a B-grad teen/pre-teen novel. It leans more on fantasy details about 'The Adventures of Buddha' than on the more essential insight that would inspire many to buy the book in the first place. Even if you choose to read the book, in spite of it all, the storyline breaks up or changes scenes quite often, which... more info

• Great story about Buddha
  This is a very enjoyable account the the life of the Buddha. Even if you are not a Buddhist, I highly recommend this book.

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