Siddhartha | 
so-soI had heard references to this book so many times, wanted to see what it was about. Thought it would be better after hearing it was some people‘s favorite book. It was just okay to me. Kind of boring, but noble Siddhartha learns his own lessons too late in life, and I can see the morals in it.
bailedAnd, yeah, that's a big ol' #HailTheBail
I thought maybe 20 years after my first attempt to read this that I could actually do it. Nah-uh. Could bearly keep my eyes open for 15 pages 🥱
Thankfully, it's finally off my TBR shelf!
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so-soThis is another book that I can completely appreciate, but that doesn‘t mean I thoroughly enjoyed it. I started it on #SerialReader over a week ago, but I‘ve been tired at the end of the day and even attempting to read it put me to sleep. Today, I switched to listening to audio as I worked. There are some great quotes and thoughts to ponder, but I prefer interesting stories over philosophical journeys.
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pickThere are some beautiful passages in this story of a man's journey of spiritual discovery which spans his entire life.
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Who read this book? Who liked it? I am reading it for a book club and am halfway through it. I find the character of Siddhartha extremely annoying. I hope I find something more to like about this story as I proceed further. I‘m glad this is a short book, or I‘d have already bailed. :(
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1.Tagged book really helped me...evolve as a person and in my relationships with other people.
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pickI‘m new to Litsy and it is awesome! It‘s helping to hold myself accountable with my book reading goals and to remember some of the thought provoking and truly inspiring reads such as this one as I manually update my “have read” books. I need a re-read shelf.
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Understanding every stage of life was a wonderful experience. I really liked the way Siddharth explored every stage of his life. I think every person should read this book....once.
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pickSome beautiful passages in here. Plenty to ponder. I relate to Siddartha‘s restlessness, seeking, and the appreciation of wisdom that comes with age and experience.
pickYou don‘t have to be Buddhist or Hindu in order to read and enjoy this. After all, it‘s a classic for a reason. In addition to being a thoroughly entertaining story, it provides interesting information on the background of Gautama Buddha. I‘ve read this twice and enjoyed it both times. Accompany Siddhartha on his path to enlightenment; you‘ll enjoy the journey. This is historical fiction at its finest. Have fun while expanding your mind!
I've heard good things about this one. And it looks like a quick read, which is surprising considering the subject. #tbrpile
pickFinished my #booked2020 #SetInIndia prompt! I will have to reread this later because I didn‘t really feel like I got it all through audiobook while doing other things. But I got the prompt done! #read2020
Trying to finish out my final two prompts for #booked2020. Probably would get more out of it if I was reading vs listening, but just trying to finish a reading challenge for the first time ever!
pickHerman Hesse‘s novel, Siddhartha, follows the son of a wealthy Brahmin named Siddhartha. He leaves his village to join a group of ascetics with his friend, Govinda. A few years after becoming ascetics, Siddhartha and Govinda meet the Buddha; Siddhartha rejects his teachings, his friend decides to become a Buddhist monk. Siddhartha now embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He becomes an avaricious but successful businessman and, later on, a...
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1. In India, October is known for what we call "October heat", so it's blisteringly hot and uncomfortable, with some sporadic showers! No autumn or Halloween ?
2. Siddhartha really changed my life,it taught me about...managing expectations and really helped with my FOMO. It sounds pretentious but it really changed my life!
3. I use Bookriot's excel template, and use Litsy for quotes I like!
Very fun questions!
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1. Tagged
2. I have read Roshani Chokshi, who is of Indian and Filipino descent. And I have Midnight‘s Children by Salman Rushdie, Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, & Dark Things by Sukanya Venkatraghavan on my TBR.
3. Yes, and I‘d love to try more.
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so-soThis was not what I expected. I am not sure if I fully understood what the author tried to convey. I guess Siddhartha‘s life ultimately depicts that salvation comes from within and we do not need a teacher for attaining nirvana. The message is powerful but I still don‘t get the hype about this book. This may be because I have been distracted and read it without much concentration.
Might read it again after some time.
Mom recommended this book for me, and then I realized she had a very similar statue sitting in the living room. Totally coincidental since that book was from my collection. 😂
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We present here 7 books that will remain in our minds, because they touched us so much, changed us. No further comments!
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It is not for me to judge another man's life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself. For myself, alone.
I remember reading this in high school, which means it must have been assigned to me, though this would be an unusual choice for my rural school back then. My memory is that I liked the book but I am not sure I understood it. #mystical #magnificentmarch
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I have taken this photo of a glorious oversized pond that looks almost like a lake at the foot of Jebel Jais, our second mountain here in the UAE, the highest point in the whole country, found at Ras Al Khaimah. We are slowly falling in love with our new adoptive home.
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This month‘s #bookstack
Siddhartha for my “Classic Set in Asia” for my Catch Up With the Classics Challenge. Rosemary is my “Book Chosen For You on Social Media” in the Beat Your Bookshelf Unread Book Challenge and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is my #doublespin pick! #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks #theplanningbutlerreads
pickReally enjoyed this. Very thought provoking; going to be thinking about it for quite a while.
Been looking forward to reading this for a while. I think it may be just what I need right now.
1. Siddhartha ♥️
2. Maybe not superpower strength, but more strength 💪
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4. Gym / farmers market/ read/ family / my favorite Saturday
5. Have a fab weekend all 👍🏻♥️
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