Don’t let the title scare you!

I wrote this review on Amazon.com today, entitled"Don’t let the title scare you!" for American Veda, which also tells you what I did today, with a slight editing note that I did not include in the review:

Ok, I am writing this at the request of Cousin Phil (and hopefully not to his regret), because I had lunch with him today and said something to him that prompted him to ask me to write a review of his book on Amazon.  As you can probably already tell I'm not a scholar.  I also have never studied or been involved with anything Indian, and have done yoga only once.  The yoga teacher was very nice and lent me a spare floor matte.  The floor was freezing cold.  I did the whole class, but had no idea why I was doing anything, and it didn't make me or my body feel any different and I said, "never again."  A friend explained "chakras" to me once.  Although it seemed somewhat meaningful at the time, I've since forgotten what they are.  I have been on a quest my whole life, but my answers came from people, movies, every day life, stage shows like "Hair."  I've been telling people ever since I saw "Hair" (1968? 1969?) that the "Age of Aquarius" is upon us.  I always knew this was a time of Great Awakening.  But I had no idea someone documented its path!  That's what Phil did.  He took my life and documented its path.  It is SO fascinating.  If you are someone that has lived in the West, he has probably documented yours too. This book is like a self-indulgence.  I'm learning all about me and my culture (and since I had been on Mothership most of my adult life I need to!).  What a pleasure.  Oh, by the way, as I told the author at lunch today, I have only read the acknowledgments, intro, and first 3 pages so far, but I looove his book (honestly, I only started reading it this morning because I knew I was having lunch with him and wanted to discuss his book). But I could hardly put it down!  In fact, as soon as I finish this up I'm going back to reading it.  So, Phil told me, "My friend said the same thing.  I told him, I hope you continue to enjoy it.  After another 50 pages he called me and told me he was still enjoying it.  After more pages he called me and told me he was still enjoying it.  He did that till he got to the end."  So, I have faith that even I will actually enjoy Phil's book all the way to the end also!  If not, I will come back and change my review.  That being said, this book is relevant for anybody in the West that has ever wondered, "Hey, what's going on?  What's happenin', man?"

Ed note:  The end of the story that I didn't want to put in the review was Phil's friend emailed him that he finished the book, and Phil emailed back, "Wait til you get to the index!" and the friend asked him if he should read the index?  Phil's theory is that humor gets lost in email.