- Paperback: 240 pages
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1401908055
- ISBN-13: 978-1401908058
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
Inspirational guru Chopra proves, as he did with previous fictional forays (including Soulmate and The Return of Merlin), that he's not a novelist. While the spiritual energy that inspires millions to spend billions on Chopra's books and seminars hovers like an aura around the novel, it fails to enliven the aimless plot or cardboard characters. Jess Conover is the dubious hero, a 28-year-old writer wandering listlessly through life in Boston. One day, a newspaper ad catches his eye. The ad reads: "Love has found you. Tell no one, just come." A life-altering journey begins. Jess heads to New Hampshire, where he meets elderly Dolly and lovely young Elena, two spiritually energized women who draw him into their mystical lives devoted to love. Even readers eager to suspend disbelief will find themselves resisting, not because the events related are so incredible but because they are so vague. The barely defined narrative progresses as Jess becomes leader of a "mystery school" and the two women impart bits of cryptic wisdom. Their pronouncements not only sound mysterious, but remain so for the simple reason that they function more as soothing mantras than meaningful life lessons. Hollow phrases like "Love makes the world possible" and "Nothing exists without you" are made to signify everything and nothing. The writing is serviceable, but the story and message are forgettable. Chopra's nonfiction fans might be willing to give the book a go, hoping for fictional fulfillment, but chances are even they will be disappointed.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Chopra here uses fiction to send a message about healing: struggling writer Jeff meets Elena, who turns out to be the leader of a centuries-old mystery school called the Daughters of Joy.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This book changed who I am being in the world,
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This review is from: Daughters Of Joy (Hardcover)
I recommend reading this book ONLY if you have done your spiritual work, otherwise you probably won't get the message, which is, by the way, incredibly powerful and life changing! It isn't until you weave your way through the story that the true pearls of wisdom show up in plain english. I am so grateful to Deepak for being the vessel through which we can transform our lives. And whether you know it or not, the only thing you've ever wanted is Love.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Enlightening,
By JoAnne Wild (Renton, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Daughters Of Joy (Hardcover)
Anyone looking for enlightenment will enjoy this book. Chopra's writing will help us change the core of our beliefs from a fearful society to a loving society.
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Inspiring,
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This review is from: Daughters Of Joy (Hardcover)
I am a longtime fan of Deepak Chopra's career, and despite the editorial review listed above, I found Daughters of Joy to contain great inspiration. It is definitely an inspirational novel with lots of lessons contained in the story--the book ends with fifty pages of direct question and answers about the issue of love and personal growth. So if you expect straight romance, this isn't the novel for you. However, I don't think that was the author's purpose. This is a direct, attempt to confront society's need for love as a saving grace, and the hero does ssomething not a lot of men whoud dare to do: he accepts a woman as his teacher and guide. For that alone, I think Duahgters of Joy is worthwhile. I wound up admiring the book and was glad I read it. Thank you, Dr. Chopra for continuing to get the message out.
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