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Plus One: Finding God on the Yoga Mat
A beautiful and relatable debut memoir of a woman who-while vehemently avoiding the idea of God under all circumstances-finds herself passionately inspired by the higher power she discovers on a yoga mat. As she keeps digging- through marriage, new motherhood, business ownership, plus practicing and teaching yoga herself-she is surprised to find a deep affection and experience of God...as a thread that gracefully connects all aspects of her life and allows her to trust in its unfolding. In beautiful prose, Plus One explores the possibility we all have of finding connection and peace in the lives we are living.
247 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 2013
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November 1, 2014
I enjoy yoga - practicing it, reading about it, and reading about people's experience with it. I wanted to like this book, since it is supposedly a yoga memoir.
The biggest problem with this book is that it rambles. It's hazy. The author writes about experiences with this vague and hazy, "as I recall" attitude, as if she's telling you about her dreams - incidents and memories that dreamlike and gauzy. There's no energy in her writing. It's not gripping or engaging.
It's more like a book of essays, and it's definitely not as interesting as any of the other yoga memoirs I've read.
As one reviewer said elsewhere, the idea for the book is good, but the execution is lacking.
The author had some interesting things to share, but the vagueness weakened the writing. It's not engaging. It doesn't grip the reader.
The biggest problem with this book is that it rambles. It's hazy. The author writes about experiences with this vague and hazy, "as I recall" attitude, as if she's telling you about her dreams - incidents and memories that dreamlike and gauzy. There's no energy in her writing. It's not gripping or engaging.
It's more like a book of essays, and it's definitely not as interesting as any of the other yoga memoirs I've read.
As one reviewer said elsewhere, the idea for the book is good, but the execution is lacking.
The author had some interesting things to share, but the vagueness weakened the writing. It's not engaging. It doesn't grip the reader.
December 21, 2013
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I connected to Cori's journey as she moved from childhood to motherhood. Her memoir is both honest and brave. As she told her story, I connected to her vulnerability, related to her moments of doubt and celebrated her successes. Well done Cori. I am looking forward to more books on my shelf by Cori Martinez.
January 11, 2014
I couldn’t put this book down! I read it in two sittings as the content grabbed me and wouldn’t let me go. Cori Martinez tells a story of her life, in the most honest way. She doesn’t over exaggerate, and she is gut-wrenching honest. She speaks about very personal events in her life and throughout the book, she weaves in some personal amends. I don’t know if she had personally done this to everyone she speaks of in her story, but if I were one of her characters, I would truly be touched. I am intrigued with her beautiful words and her spirituality. I too find a higher power in everything that surrounds me as well as within my being. I encourage everyone to read her personal tails as you will greatly benefit spiritually and you will have a reality check for yourself throughout the read. Now that I am finished, I want more. Tell me more Cori. Will you be my personal mentor for life? That is how amazing I think she is. With love, Patsy
February 14, 2014
I love memoirs. This one definitely touched my heart and I felt a lot of alignment with Cori's story around how we can connect with God in a practice like yoga ("Union with God"), sometimes when we least expect it (or try to avoid it). Her vulnerability, courage, and honesty were shown throughout the book--in an inspiring and beautiful way. And connecting with her painful experiences was heart-opening for me. I love that she talks about Byron Katie, as her work was also life-changing for me.
I try to reserve 5 stars for books that blow my mind (and that I'd read again and again), but I'd recommend this book to any yogi, any woman, any person that experiences (or wants to experience) the beauty of finding God in everything and everyone.
I try to reserve 5 stars for books that blow my mind (and that I'd read again and again), but I'd recommend this book to any yogi, any woman, any person that experiences (or wants to experience) the beauty of finding God in everything and everyone.
April 26, 2015
Wanted to re-read right away!
Great book, not what I expected. Less about God and more about life and our connection with each other. Some of it seemed as if she had taken the thoughts right from my mind. A definite recommendation for all yogis, open-minded religious & nonreligious people!
Great book, not what I expected. Less about God and more about life and our connection with each other. Some of it seemed as if she had taken the thoughts right from my mind. A definite recommendation for all yogis, open-minded religious & nonreligious people!
July 23, 2015
Compelling...though the afterward reduced that quite a bit.
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