Book recommendation

[Meitou]

Dear dharma friends, I wasn't sure where to post this, so admin please move it to the appropriate place if here isn't ok.

I don't often make recommendations because books are a bit like art, we all have our own tastes. However, I've just got to plug this lovely book. I only heard about it via my inbox early this morning, but the description intrigued me and inspired me to buy it immediately. I'm already about a quarter of the way through which shows how unputdownable it is (and not how idle I am because honest I've been samu-ing all day today).

It's Gesshin Claire Greenwood's story; I love her down to earth, no nonsense, honest to goodness style and it feels to me like a good fit with our Treeleafness. She's a pretty outspoken woman as you can see from her blog.

This is the Amazon.com reference https://www.amazon.com/Bow-First-Ask...shin+greenwood

And this is Gesshin's blog http://thatssozen.blogspot.co.uk/

I hope some of you get to enjoy reading it as much as I am.
Gassho
Meitou
satwithyoualltoday/lah

[Tairin]

I like the book's title.

[Mp]

Thank you Meitou,

I too like her postings and thoughts on the Dharma ... I will have a look at her book. =)

Gassho
Shingen

Sat/LAH

[Jundo]

I am reading it right now! It does seem very honest and open about her experiences in Japan, from the perspective of the postcard "ideal" image she carried with her when first coming, and the realities (with less of the ideal, but also its own beauties) which she encountered. I am only 40 pages in.

I have written her, and I am trying to persuade her to come offer a guest Zazenkai to speak about the book.

Gassho, J

SatTodayLAH

[Meitou]

I am reading it right now! It does seem very honest and open about her experiences in Japan, from the perspective of the postcard "ideal" image she carried with her when first coming, and the realities (with less of the ideal, but also its own beauties) which she encountered. I am only 40 pages in.

I have written her, and I am trying to persuade her to come offer a guest Zazenkai to speak about the book.

Gassho, J

SatTodayLAH

Jundo that would be great! I really look forward to your feedback when you've finished the book.
Gassho
Meitou
Satwithyoualltoday lah

[cosmiceye]

Thank you for taking the time to recommend this book Meitou! I just ordered it and look forward to reading it.

Gassho
Kristin

Sattoday/lah

[Shinshi]

Thanks for the recommendation Meitou. I have it on my Amazon list.

Gassho, Shinshi

SaT-LaH

[Washin]

Thank you Meitou. I have this on the to-read list too.

Gassho
Washin
sat/lah

[Kyonin]

Thank you Meitou.

I am subscribed to her blog an I am interested on her book. I might get it soon.

Gassho,

Kyonin
Sat/LAH

[Souchi]

Thank you, Meitou, for bringing this to my attention.

Gassho,
Souchi

SatToday

[sjlabat]

I'm somewhat familiar with her blog - seems interesting and pretty straightforward. Book sounds interesting... and my book queue grows and grows...
gassho,
sjl
sat

[Jakuden]

Thank you Meitou, your strong recommendation piqued my interest so I ordered it right away, and it's just wonderful.

Gassho
Jakuden
SatToday/LAH

[Jundo]

Let me mention, I contact Gesshin, but so far she is being very shy. I hope that she changes her mind about visiting us and offering a little Talk and Zazen to introduce her book.

Gassho, Jundo

SatTodayLAH

[cosmiceye]

Thanks again for the recommendation Meitou! I enjoyed the book & would love to pass it on to someone that would like to read it. If anyone is interested, I can mail it to you & I will cover the postage as well.

Gassho
Kristin
Sat2day LAH