Thoughtfully conceived and very well written; this is essential somm reading.—The Somm Journal
#1020717 in Books 2006-09-10 2006-09-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .74 x 6.06l; .91 #File Name: 0520247906296 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Thorough; enlightening; and enchantingBy MichaelWright-AuthorI echo the other reviewers thus far who have given the book five stars. Haberman's concise summary of the environmental movement; its underlying philosophies; and their relation to Hinduism is enlightening. His treatment of the Yamuna River; its beauty; sacredness; unfortunate pollution; and Haberman's own love for her is thoroughly enchanting; except for the part about pollution. However; that part has become an essential or urgent aspect of our world. Without understanding pollution; how would we selfish beings tear ourselves away from our trivial pursuits to serve something higher. Our sacrifice to something higher might be a river; the earth; or a deity. However; as Haberman's book implies; we had better sacrifice ourselves unselfishly; rather than selfishly sacrificing the rivers and the earth to our selfish greed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy BryceVery interesting book to read.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. River of Love in an Age of Pollution: The Yamuna River of Northern IndiaBy Kathleen MooreThis is a lovely; lyrical book. The author's encounters with the local people were fascinating as was his description of the religious motivation for the surge in environmental awareness and concern in India. Such a different perspective than we have in the West. This is a wonderful; very readable book for anyone interested in rivers; preserving our planet; travel; India; or the religious traditions and stories of Northern India.
