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Walking Wisdom: Three Generations, Two Dogs, and the Search for a Happy Life Audiobook
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As far back as he can remember, every day of his life someone has asked Gotham Chopra what it was like to have Deepak Chopra as a father. They wanted to know if Gotham is a master practitioner of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, whether he is in Perfect Health, if he meditates all day—in short, if he lives the perfect spiritual life. The answer is no.
Gotham likes to consider himself pretty normal, but he acknowledges that he and his sister were exposed to the deepest reservoirs of knowledge that his father could find, from the Bible to biology, the Gita to The Great Gatsby. Gotham spent his childhood learning about curiosity and wisdom, open-mindedness and passion. In thinking back on those lessons, and of the many teachers he has had in his life, three come to mind. One, predictably, is his father. The others, not so predictably, are the family dogs: Cleo and Nicholas.
A father himself now, Gotham is charged with the importance of his new role, and the need to contemplate what values and wisdom he can impart to his child. It took grandfather Deepak a while to warm up to the puppy Cleo, but gradually he found in Cleo the embodiment of the philosophies he has written about in his eighty or so books. Deepak identifies twelve canine qualities in Cleo that we would all be well served to nurture in ourselves: joy and playfulness, innocence, devotion and trust, unconditional love, companionship, intuition, acceptance of grief and loss, forgiveness, one-pointed intention and attention, present moment awareness, unfoundedness, communion and higher guidance.
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"There were lots of moments while reading this book that I stopped to really think about what was being said and how that related to me and my life. So it took a little longer to read but was worth it. It was fun to to get to see the softer more human side of Gothma's dad Deepak. "
— Jenny (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This glimpse into the softer side of the Chopra family should significantly expand the family’s fan base.
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“Chopra takes us on a series of events affecting the Chopra households, including a hilarious cross-country plane trip with an untranquilized dog, an expensive trip to Italy, and the events surrounding an elderly relative’s grave illness.”
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“Those interested in learning what being Deepak’s son has been all about will find plenty to satisfy their curiosity.”
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“If it wasn’t for dogs, some people would never go for a walk.”
— Anonymous
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" Such a sweet memoir. A fun mix of family, Indian culture and dogs! Like my daughter said, "Mom! That book was made for you!" Yup. "
— Amy, 11/2/2013 -
" just picked this up at the library--stay tuned.... "
— Trish, 7/27/2013 -
" Gotham's writing is brilliant. The title says it all. A wonderfully woven glimpse into real lives and destiny, being present and compassion. A must read! "
— Lynn, 12/8/2011 -
" This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. I absolutely loved it. I was so touched by so many pieces of insight throughout the book that I often found tears in my eyes. It rates up there with Eat, Pray, Love. I highly recommend it. "
— Natalie, 12/2/2011 -
" There were lots of moments while reading this book that I stopped to really think about what was being said and how that related to me and my life. So it took a little longer to read but was worth it. It was fun to to get to see the softer more human side of Gothma's dad Deepak. "
— Jenny, 9/24/2011 -
" An interesting look at the relationship we have with our dogs. I enjoyed it but it really made me miss my dog. Not as sad as many of the dog/relationship books though. "
— Lori, 4/28/2011 -
" Such a sweet memoir. A fun mix of family, Indian culture and dogs! Like my daughter said, "Mom! That book was made for you!" Yup. "
— Amy, 3/30/2011 -
" I don't usually read books like this, afraid they will be too saccharine. I was pleasantly surprised in this one. Written and read by the son of Depak Chopra, it is a very human story about their family centered around the stories of their dogs. Quite enjoyed it :) "
— Thimbleberry, 3/30/2011 -
" An interesting look at the relationship we have with our dogs. I enjoyed it but it really made me miss my dog. Not as sad as many of the dog/relationship books though. "
— Lori, 11/6/2010 -
" just picked this up at the library--stay tuned.... "
— Trish, 10/27/2010 -
" Gotham's writing is brilliant. The title says it all. A wonderfully woven glimpse into real lives and destiny, being present and compassion. A must read! "
— Lynn, 10/22/2010 -
" This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. I absolutely loved it. I was so touched by so many pieces of insight throughout the book that I often found tears in my eyes. It rates up there with Eat, Pray, Love. I highly recommend it. "
— Natalie, 10/7/2010
About the Authors
Gotham Chopra is a filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur. Along with NFL icons Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, he is the cofounder of the media company The Religion of Sports and the docuseries of the same name. He has directed and produced numerous award-winning documentaries with various networks, ranging from ESPN to Showtime. He is also the creator and host of the popular podcast Why Sports Matter. Find out more at ReligionOfSports.com.
Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, founder of the Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a clinical professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of over eighty-nine books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His ninetieth book and national bestseller, Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential (Harmony Books), unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. Time magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of the top one hundred heroes and icons of the century.”