Man Fast by Natasha Scripture
5/5 stars
Official Synopsis:
An exhilarating memoir about one woman’s globe-trotting journey of inspiring awakening and self-discovery.
Shaken by the loss of her father, drained by her job at the United Nations, and conflicted over failed relationships, Natasha Scripture asked herself the question at the heart of her anxiety: What is my purpose? The answer was not about finding love; it was about recognizing its source. The result is Man Fast, a true and intimate spiritual detective story.
With courage, honesty, and wit, Natasha shares the story of her awakening. Starting with the decision to fast from dating, she embarks on a journey that takes her from New York to an ashram in southern India to toiling in a vineyard on Mount Etna to a solo safari in southern Tanzania. In stepping away from the modern demand to couple up, Natasha finally finds a reflective space where she can be fully aware: of her grief, of her identity, and of love as a mystical, ever-present force.
An antidote to a culture that prizes finding the right man, Man Fast is an emotionally charged journey that leaves us with a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Revised edition: This edition of Man Fast includes editorial revisions.
My thoughts:
Do you ever read a book at just the right time in your life? I feel this way about Man Fast. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book to read and review and I am so happy that i did. In a lot of ways, I do feel that I am getting older and as the years go on I struggle with knowing what my purpose is. Some days I feel like I know exactly who I am and where I want to be and other days I have no idea!
It was on one of those “lost” days that I decided to start reading Man Fast. This book is a very quick read and can be a little disheveled at times but if you stick with it, the meaning behind the words is incredible. Not only did I come out of this book with comfort knowing that I am not the only person who sometimes feels without purpose and also inspiration for continuing to live the best life possible. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those of you who enjoyed Eat, Pray, Love.
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