Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties by Ajahn Brahm Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties
Book Review: Not just for a Buddhist
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the most readable books in contemporary Buddhist literature. The stories simply convey the Buddhist message of compassion, kindness, no-judgement and forgiveness. Ajahn Brahm's stories, related with such a refreshing sense of humour, do speak to our conditioned mind opening it to other, more peaceful possibilities. Book Review: Wonderful Stories with Practical Applications
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a terrific book of stories that illustrate many of the basic tenets of Therevada Buddhism. The author, Ajahn Brahm, was a student of the great Thai teacher Ajahn Chah and he brings to life the essence of Buddhist thought. The stories are easy to relate to, even if you've never spent a day in a monastery. The chapter on Creating Happiness alone is worth the price of this book. As Westerners, it can be difficult to reconcile the realities of day to day living with our overwhelming desires for control and happiness. We strive so hard to change our external world that we fail to recognize that no change is possible without inner change. This book will tell you how to look at life in a way that allows you happiness under the most difficult of situations. It is written in a humourous style and can be read straight through, or opened at random whenever you need a pick me up.Book Review: A must read for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was given to me as a prelude to hearing Ajahn Brahm's dharma talk. My husband and I devored and loved this book. It is written in the same humble and engaging style that Ajahn Brahm gives his dharma talks. Without being preachy or self-rightous, his stories inspire and teach us how to walk in the way of buddhism--especially during these modern times. This is a book to be shared with everyone you care about--your children will appreciate its lessons too.Book Review: Funny and Memorable
Summary: 5 Stars
This book reminded me of "it's Easier Than You Think" by Sylvia Boorstein in that it's a very accessible approach to talking about Buddhist principles. The stories are funny and also edifying. Some of my favorites (none are really duds) include Two Bad Bricks (don't let two bad bricks ruin the enjoyment of your handiwork when they're surrounded by 998 good bricks), the Mexican Fisherman (an American business professor trying to convince a Mexican fisherman to build up his business and accumulate wealth just so he can one day retire and buy a small villa, get a little fishing boat and enjoy his family -- just as he's doing today), Poor Me, Lucky Them (we all have our own suffering), and The Ups and Downs of Death (you'll just have to read it). Also, the sections on Love and Commitment and Fear and Pain are really lovely. It's a quick read and worth sharing.Book Review: The best Christmas gift imaginable.
Summary: 5 Stars
It is hard to imagine anyone who will not delight in this book. Forget it is written by a Buddhist monk. Instead, enjoy it for what it is -- a telling compendium of wisdom wrapped in laughter.
If you read, remember and apply only one of the 108 stories -- the one about Ajahn Brahm's father -- then you will have received your money's worth. The other 107 stories will come as a delightful bonus.
I have already given away four copies of "Dung" and have just ordered another six.
It's the best Christmas gift imaginable.