Linda Johnsen
Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism
About the Author
Linda Johnsen has a master's degree in Eastern studies and has done postgraduate work in the history of religions. She is the author of eight books on spirituality, including Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India and The Complete Idiots Guide to Hinduism.
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This is a good overview of the history and philosophy; gods, people and places of Hinduism. Baring in mind that this covers over four thousand years of beliefs Johnsen doesn't do a bad job though sometimes her style did occasionally irritate me - but then what do you expect when you pick up an "Idiot's Guide". Johnsen is a convert to Hinduism and her passion for her chosen religion is obvious but this is not a flaw. I like people who are passionate about their subject.
Lots of good information, mostly clearly presented. An easy read with maybe a little bit too much repetition for my taste. Overall it was a worthwhile read.… (more)
Lots of good information, mostly clearly presented. An easy read with maybe a little bit too much repetition for my taste. Overall it was a worthwhile read.… (more)
This was an excellent, easy read. I enjoy researching Hinduism, and this book was able to teach me a few new things. A great find.
A terrible book, written from a very religous perspective, without any objective view. It also ignores all linguistic and archeological evidence of the Indo-Aryan settlement in India.
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U.S. Presidential Election, yet they experienced the social and economic consequences of having George W. Bush in presidency on September 11, 2001, just as much as the Americans who voted for Bush. Adhibhauktika or group karma can override our own Karma."
Piss. Off.