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After marking his first publication, Buddha or Bust by Perry Garfinkel, he was listed in national bestsellers list. Indeed, Perry Garfinkel has lot more to rejoice. However, his journey was difficult and long. It tasted his patience and perseverance.

In his journey, across India, China, Japan, Sri lank, Thailand and Tibet, he has presented an undoubtedly smart travelogue about Buddha and his teachings. He faced many odds while writing this book.

The worst was his back pain. Further, crunch of money and time posed some serious difficulties in completing his book. Perry Garfinkel thanks National Geographic society for sponsoring his trip to come up with this book.

For those who do not know much about Perry Garfinkel need to know that he is associated with New York Times since 1986. He is a journalist by profession. In fact, his strongest critic is his own mother, who often motivated him during his difficult days. Buddha or Bust by Perry Garfinkel is his first lateral entry, which is already a national bestseller. It is available with leading booksellers. Moreover, it is also available in E-book format.

Buddha or Bust by Perry Garfinkel talks about the teachings of Buddha. The author has worked hard to keep his writings simple and lucid. Attempts like keeping a direct talk with readers help in easy reading. Moreover, the book encompasses his experiences that he came across during his expeditions.

He also cleverly highlights places that claim to hold historic importance, but that differ in reality. He highlighted the essence of Buddha and Buddhism in the old society. He justly accounts the olden era where Buddha played a pivotal role in transforming the society.

Buddha or Bust by Perry Garfinkel is also acclaimed by Caroline Leavitt, who herself is a bestselling author of ‘Pictures Of You.’ she has strongly recommended readers to read this book. Moreover, she has appreciated author for his fabulous research-cum-travel on Buddhism. Although not being a Buddhist herself, she has accounted for simplicity of the book. In her own words, ‘Buddha or Bust’ is “deeply thoughtful, and friskily rambunctious.”

Indeed, the book is successful in introducing Buddha to younger audiences. If you had ever heard about Buddha for first time, then it is an ideal book to begin with. Interestingly, the best part of the book is that it strongly promotes practices of Buddha without mentioning too much in details.