Review of Digging for God
Posted: 01 Jul 2022, 15:29
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Digging for God" by Tom Hillman.]
In Digging for God, Tom Hillman, the author, transports readers into an all-men, three-week retreat in an ashram. Mr. Hillman begins by describing the journey to the camp and what one intends to achieve by visiting the ashram. He also describes the activities in the resort and provides the timetable for these activities. Recounting how it feels to live in the ashram, the author writes, "Like in the gold rush towns, the ashram is every man for himself digging for God, yet a brotherly love exists that is otherworldly."
Firstly, I don't know if I should thank or frown at Mr. Hillman for making me crave spending some time in such a resort that he so excellently describes. In fact, what I like most about this book is his graphic description of life in the ashram. Hence, I must commend the author's writing style because they were colorful and made his narrations fun to visualize. Also, I especially enjoyed the author's sense of humor when he talked about the long meditation sessions in the resort.
Another aspect of the book that I liked was the author's use of the second-person point of view. I found that it made me feel as if I was the one enjoying the sense of brotherhood, serenity, and communal life in the ashram. It also encouraged me to relate the author's experiences to what I'd benefit from a trip to the ashram.
Furthermore, the content of this book is inspiring and thought-provoking. I loved how the author's narrations made me look inward and think about aspects of my life that I must improve on. While I may never have the opportunity to camp in such an ashram, this book also reiterates the benefits of letting go of resentments, redirecting negative thoughts, meditation, and service. And I very much appreciate the message.
There wasn't anything I disliked about this 25-page book. Its editing was almost perfect, as I found only an error throughout the book. Hence, I am glad to rate Digging for God a solid four out of four stars. From the book cover, one might assume that this is a religious book. No, it's not, as the author doesn't make any reference to any religion. I, therefore, recommend this book to readers interested in the life-changing benefits of meditation, service, and communal life, especially those who would love to enjoy the benefits of camping in an ashram.
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Digging for God
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In Digging for God, Tom Hillman, the author, transports readers into an all-men, three-week retreat in an ashram. Mr. Hillman begins by describing the journey to the camp and what one intends to achieve by visiting the ashram. He also describes the activities in the resort and provides the timetable for these activities. Recounting how it feels to live in the ashram, the author writes, "Like in the gold rush towns, the ashram is every man for himself digging for God, yet a brotherly love exists that is otherworldly."
Firstly, I don't know if I should thank or frown at Mr. Hillman for making me crave spending some time in such a resort that he so excellently describes. In fact, what I like most about this book is his graphic description of life in the ashram. Hence, I must commend the author's writing style because they were colorful and made his narrations fun to visualize. Also, I especially enjoyed the author's sense of humor when he talked about the long meditation sessions in the resort.
Another aspect of the book that I liked was the author's use of the second-person point of view. I found that it made me feel as if I was the one enjoying the sense of brotherhood, serenity, and communal life in the ashram. It also encouraged me to relate the author's experiences to what I'd benefit from a trip to the ashram.
Furthermore, the content of this book is inspiring and thought-provoking. I loved how the author's narrations made me look inward and think about aspects of my life that I must improve on. While I may never have the opportunity to camp in such an ashram, this book also reiterates the benefits of letting go of resentments, redirecting negative thoughts, meditation, and service. And I very much appreciate the message.
There wasn't anything I disliked about this 25-page book. Its editing was almost perfect, as I found only an error throughout the book. Hence, I am glad to rate Digging for God a solid four out of four stars. From the book cover, one might assume that this is a religious book. No, it's not, as the author doesn't make any reference to any religion. I, therefore, recommend this book to readers interested in the life-changing benefits of meditation, service, and communal life, especially those who would love to enjoy the benefits of camping in an ashram.
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Digging for God
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon