A Disciple's Journal: In the Company of Swami Ashokananda
"A rare treasure of a book. Sister Gargi shares the intimate, little known workings of a Guru with his disciple." --Light of Consciousness Magazine (Spring/Summer 2004)"A touching, well-written portrait . . . this spiritual memoir is recommmended for public and academic libraries." --Library Journal (November 15, 2003)"How a young author in San Francisco became a leading literary figure and honored monastic in the tradition of Vedanta." --New Times Naturally! (March 2004)"Moving remembrance of Gargi's spiritual training . . . Seekers of all things spiritual will find themselves drawn to this well-written book." --The Boox Mentions, March 27, 2004"Nuggets of spiritual gold . . . the reader is "stretched" mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by this rich, multifaceted portrait." --Sri Sarada Society Newsletter, October 2003"Portrait of an aristocratic woman from San Francisco who becomes one of the foremost literary figures . . . in Vedanta." --ForeWord (November 12, 2003)"Sister Gargi…shares with the reader the experiences of her long and fruitful spiritual quest…and Swami Ashokananda’s insightful words of guidance." --Vedanta Kesari (July 2004)"Those who are interested in reading more of this engaging story of East meets West will not be disappointed." --The Beacon (July/August 2004)"Through its intimate revelations, Gargi tells us a great deal about what it is like to be a true disciple." --Sri Sarada Society Newsletter, Spring 2004"Vividly portrays the struggles of an earnest disciple as she traverses the low and high points of her spiritual journey." --Prabuddha Bharata, April 2004