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A carregar... Married to Bhutan: How One Woman Got Lost, Said "I Do," and Found Blisspor Linda Leaming
  
Nenhum(a) Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro.   ) dewbertb | Jan 23, 2016 |  ) Elpaca | May 1, 2013 | The book provided a wealth of information on the history of the country and the spiritual beliefs. She spoke of her love for the mountains and valleys always within view and of the people. A beautiful tribute to a small spot on the map that has this armchair traveler longing to follow in her steps. (  )1  punxsygal | Feb 29, 2012 | Bhutan, from what she says, has a lot to love and I find myself longing more than ever to visit. The serenity that permeates the place would probably do wonders for my jittery, anxious temperament. Leaming is a keen observer and describes in detail the countryside, the government, the way people live and think, the language, etc. (And there are the usual immigrant stories of linguistic incompetence and amusing butchery of grammar and vocabulary.) If you want to know about Bhutan, I cannot recommend this book enough. The only thing I wish was different is that I think Leaming should have explained certain things, such as how she was able to legally emigrate to a country that traditionally shies away from foreigners and foreign influence, and how she was able to support herself while working in an unpaid position as an English teacher. That is all. (  ) meggyweg | Feb 12, 2012 | Bhutan is certainly an interesting place. Its size and terrain have led to significant isolation from the rest of the world. I definitely go the the sense the life in Bhutan would not be everyone. It likely would not suit me very well. Still, I appreciated the chance to learn about a place about which I knew almost nothing. Leaming's love for the place infuses every page of this memoir, and that is really what makes it a pleasure to read. (  )1 lahochstetler | Feb 4, 2012 | sem críticas | adicionar uma crítica
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HTML: Tucked away in the eastern end of the Himalayas lies Bhutan: a tiny, landlocked country bordering China, India, and Nepal. One of the most remote places in the world, Bhutan is rich in natural beauty, exotic landscapes, and ancient wisdom, where people are genuinely happy with very few material possessions and the government embraces "Gross National Happiness" instead of Gross National Product. As one of the few Americans to have lived in Bhutan, Linda Leaming offers a rare glimpse at the peaceful mountain kingdom so many have only dreamed of. For over ten years, Leaming has lived and taught in the small town of Thimphu, where there are fewer than 100,000 people and no traffic lights. "If enlightenment is possible anywhere," she writes, "I think it is particularly possible here." The Bhutanese way of life??quieter, slower, and more tranquil??can seem daunting to most Westerners, consumed with time, dates, speed, and efficiency. In Bhutan, people rarely check their e-mail and take their time answering their telephones. But, as Leaming shows us, a little patience??over a cup of warm tea and friendly conversation??can help soothe the most distressed mind and soul. In this funny, magical memoir, Leaming takes us with her on her travels through South Asia, sharing her experiences as she learns the language, customs, and religion; folklore of a revered Tibetan holy man who gave blessings to the people by whacking them on the head with a big wooden phallus; her unlikely romance with a Buddhist artist; and her discoveries about the unexpected path to happiness and accidental enlightenment, where true bliss resides. Married to Bhutan is a reminder that following our dreams is the way to be truly Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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