Reviews

Ordinary People as Monks and Mystics: Lifestyles for Self-discovery by Marsha Sinetar

ludicucek's review against another edition

5.0

I'm not really keen on the idea of mysticism nor really any idea of transcending the self. That being said, this book has some pretty cool insights into the lives of people who decided to go beyond the norms of contemporary life, and how they perceive themselves. It doesn't matter if you agree with the author or not. This book served me as a nice tool for better understanding the people that aren't limited by the framework of social norms. I see why one would find solace from living in solitude but the religious element is, for me, dubious at best. Plus, who wouldn't want to try living in a cabin in the woods, totally isolated from society, at least for a while. Overall, a pretty cool read.

ludicucek's review

5.0

I'm not really keen on the idea of mysticism nor really any idea of transcending the self. That being said, this book has some pretty cool insights into the lives of people who decided to go beyond the norms of contemporary life, and how they perceive themselves. It doesn't matter if you agree with the author or not. This book served me as a nice tool for better understanding the people that aren't limited by the framework of social norms. I see why one would find solace from living in solitude but the religious element is, for me, dubious at best. Plus, who wouldn't want to try living in a cabin in the woods, totally isolated from society, at least for a while. Overall, a pretty cool read.