Buddhism

by Patricia D. Netzley

This book not only offers historical and biographical information related to the development of Buddhism as an important world religion but also provides details regarding how modern Buddhists practice their faith.

Genres: Religion

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 23, 2002

About the author

Patricia Dawn Netzley was a prolific author of over sixty books for middle-grade, high school, and university readers, covering topics from history to literature and the arts. Beginning her writing career at age 12, she published poetry and essays before releasing her first book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA, where she met her husband, Raymond Netzley. Patricia balanced a career as a medical editor with her passion for writing, producing acclaimed single-volume encyclopedias on subjects such as women’s travel literature, environmental literature, and movie special effects. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong animal lover.

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children's books on religions of the world tend to be the best, in my opinion. Buddhism can be complicated to sift through and Netzley's book is for the post-introduction/pre-psycho devoted set like me. Great office reading.