I was really disappointed in this book. I had great expectations, but I have to agree with some others that the constant whining and crying was hard to take. I don't feel as though she achieved any level of enlightenment, as it seemed more important to convey her very judgmental comments regarding ALL Republicans. It sounds like she is more of an immature Democratic tifoso. The Dr. Phil type character at the Ashram was so grating that I couldn't wait for him to go home!! The charitable inclination to help the family in Bali would have been admirable if she had not used it to write a best-seller. I do wish her the best on her spiritual journey.