The story was WAY too cutesy! The detailed descriptions of outfits, the caricature-like people, and the storyline were just nauseatingly sweet and simplistic. The women, as described, were shallow and had shallow conversations. I had to keep convincing myself to pick the book back up and continue reading. What I did admire is how the author tried to bring the quest for spirituality into real life circumstances. Once in awhile, as i was reading, I would find a little nugget that i could apply to my own life, and that is what helped me finish. I would have loved this book if the women were more like me and less like cartoons. A thoughtful book without so many "smiley-face" moments would have pleased me. I hope someone writes it or I hope someone has. I like The Poser better for being more like the book I want. Lorna Crawford is on edge. It’s not that her life is bad. In fact, she has a job she likes, a wonderful boyfriend, and a great group of friends. Still, something is missing…Her sister, the interfaith minister, calls it a spiritual crisis. Lorna isn’t really sure, at least at first. Tentatively, she sticks a toe into the water by taking a yoga class and begins reading some of the books her sister suggests. Before long, Lorna is convinced by a new friend that she should sign up for a weekend Silence Retreat. Step by step Lorna opens up to others in her life. Like life itself, Lorna finds that integrating her new skills and knowledge are not always pretty and does not necessarily always go smoothly. This is especially true when creating a new relationship with her mother. I felt grateful to share her journey, to cry with her, and cheer her on throughout the process.
What do You think about Downward Dog, Upward Fog (2011)?
Incredibly hokey but I needed a chic lit fix!
—rexy
