The full title of this book is Zen: A Simple Path to More Happiness, More Tranquility, and Less Problems. I Just could not figure out a way to put all of that in the title of my post and still have the title draw the eye in a positive way.
This is a short book, coming in at under 200 pages, which I honestly find to be a selling point. I often find that books are longer than they need to be because the author belabors the point. I am not a “lazy reader” but I think that the length of the book should be dictated by the message that is being conveyed. This book hit that “sweet spot” of giving enough information but not making the reader feel as if he or she is being beaten about the head with the information.
Philosophy has always been interesting to me and Eastern Philosophy is doubly so. The issue that I have with most books is that the authors use vague terminology (without definitions) about which most laymen have no idea. This book does not have this issue. The book is simply written with vivid, imaginative description to allow the reader to better understand the concept.
All in all, it was a very enjoyable book that I read in one sitting. This book is not going to convince you to change your life; however, if you have decided to make a change, this book offers tips and methods that will help you with the change.
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