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“Probably my favorite of any book I've read. Beautifully written, a great introduction to Buddhist thought, a thoughtful examination of a disappearing environment and culture. This book just grabs you on many levels. I'll no doubt read it a few more times before I expire. ”
Tobe L wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“an incredible journey...in more ways than one”
Barry A wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ It's really good plus it's about dolpa where I've trekked recently and I got a chance to see the magnificient blue sheep but I saw tracks of snow leopard only, and I wouldln't have wanted to face the leopard anyway.
slashhack wrote this review Saturday, October 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book is not only about the trip, it includes lots of knowledge on zen buddhism and he has written a lot about his life too. ”
“One of my good friends repeatedly is contacting me to see if I've yet purchased this book and begun reading it, so much is he impressed by it. Unfortunately, it is at the bottom of the pile, so to speak, as I have 17 credits this semester.”
Sabine B wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A good travel story about not seeing a snow leopard. A quest story about spiritual things.”
Cathy E wrote this review Friday, September 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Exceptional! I'm not usually a non-fiction fan, but there is no need to care when you read something as amazingly well written and honest as this. In The Snow Leopard the reader comes along on the emotional journey, more than the physical one, though you will smell the flowers along the way. Highly recommend”
Tyra W wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An account of the author's demanding physical and spiritual journey in the Himalaya.”
Andrew wrote this review Thursday, July 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A thoughtful, healing book. I just wish I could go on a Tibetan trip and seek out snow leopards when I have my blues :) Read it.”
wassie wrote this review Thursday, June 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“He sees wolves, he sees the wild blue sheep of the Himalaya, but he never does see a snow leopard. Never mind, this is still Matthiessen's best book, a moving spiritual quest and a mountain adventure that celebrates the beauty of this dramatic country and the transcendence concealed in simple day-by-day survival.
The Literary Hammer wrote this review Monday, January 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Review courtesy of Nationalgeographic.com”
