Suzanne MorrisonYoga Bitch: One Woman's Quest to Conquer Skepticism, Cynicism, and Cigarettes on the Path to Enlightenment

Yoga Bitch is one of the funniest and most disarmingly honest memoirs I've read. (And I've read plenty.) Suzanne Morrison avoids the most common mistake of the form, which is to present a persona in place of the person. It's understandable that most authors writing their recollection of a certain moment in their lives will soften the edges a bit, making themselves seem nicer, more clever, more decent. By doing this, however, they render their memories of the past useless. What I want from memoir is brutal self-examination, tempered by wit and intelligence. And this is what Morrison delivers. Every page is both mortifying and enlightening. The entire book is wonderfully written, with meticulous attention to detail and merciless attention to human behavior. Morrison writes as if her life depends on it. And thank goodness, because this is the only kind of memoir from which we can ever learn anything.If you want to wallow in the exotic travels of an adventurous soul, you can do that. The backdrop is, indeed, splendid. But the heart of this tale is the gradual accumulation of an adult self-awareness. There are the requisite moments of epiphany, but they are quickly deflated and revealed to contain youthful ego and a fair degree of ignorance. That the author is willing to admit these things is refreshing. That she learns from her (often outrageously funny) mistakes is what makes her story amusing, universal, and profound. She is a wise and good person looking back on callow youth with clear eyes and an open heart.I love this book. I've read it three times and will read it many more. I hope you will, too.

I’m a humor writer, and I read at least a dozen humorous memoirs a year. This book was an exceptional read, and hilarious! The writing was superb.I related to the author on so many levels. Recovered Catholic? Check. Cynical? Check. In pursuit of my higher self/God? Check. Reminder to not take whatever the path is, too seriously, and actually make fun of it all? Checkmate 🤗Can’t believe that there are a few a-holes who gave this one, two, or three stars. Apparently they need a humor “enlightenment”.

I loved this book. The author is so honest and real. Even when I didn't really like her as a person - I mean, hello ego! - I really only disliked how much of myself, and others that I know, I saw in those unlikable actions. We're all flawed and that's beautiful, and that comes through in this book. Seriously if you're considering reading this book, do it! You'll laugh out loud, cringe quite a bit, but hopefully get something pretty great out of it ;-)

I bought this book last night while on break at work, and was laughing my head off before my break was over. I love this book! If ever there was a recording made of all the little thoughts that crop up when you're trying to meditate, then this is the transcript of that recording. I know that when I (try) to do my yoga practice, I find myself lying on the mat thinking all sorts of non-yoga things. Did I get the trash together for pick up day? Pay some bill? Thaw out dinner? All while I'm trying to achieve some kind of Zen focus. Yep, this author has nailed it. I loved reading about her adventures in Bali and her discovery about herself on the way. I guess that is the true purpose of yoga - not the destination, but the journey there and what you discover along the way about yourself, the world, and how they are related.

wow.I feel like I just got back from Bali, with my heart eager and racing and wanting to thank the author for sharing her journey with such candid humor - and with such genuine respect for all those painful parts of the human process (Morrison also gives the term "painfully funny" a whole new twist. and I'm not talking about the asanas. at least, not intentionally)So many issues and observations hit home that I often looked for someone to nudge, wanting to point and say, "check this out!"or "whoa! how did she hit THAT nail on the head and still make me laugh?" yeah.like "yeah, I got it." Even if I forgot it. again. rolled over by that sneaky wheel of life.Oh. and did I mention? there was also some serious evanescing going on....so, yeah... this is a great book! It leaves me, for one, hungry for more. anything. Bali, Peru, or maybe hitchhiking down I-5 before anyone worried about Ted Bundy.yeah.

While you can easily love this book just for the many laughs she can conjure up, the deep sincerity of her search for something beyond the everyday is what kept me reading. The vacuous emptiness of every day life in this age of 'communication' leads one sincerely looking for meaning and depth to sorting through alternatives. Her choice may not appeal to many but she seeks and finds a valid core within an empirical regimen which crumbles with closer inquiry. What ever we are seeking according to the non-orthodox Gospel of Thomas can be found within our selves and needs no explanation from priests, popes, ministers etc. I think the author comes to a grand realization that often the every day is a quite acceptable way to greater depth and spiritual peace.Just loved the book.

This was an excellent read. Even if you know nothing about yoga (like me) it is still easy to relate to her story if you are an adult who has ever faced transitional times in your life with relationships, spirituality and facing your fears. Suzanne Morrison tells her story in an honest, heartfelt and hysterical manner which made this such an engaging read. The entire culture shock aspect of the story was also really interesting and when she went into her deep, personal conflicts I was always looking forward to how they were going to work out. I strongly recommend this to anyone who loves memoirs, you won't be disappointed.

This is a great book written with humour and a must for any newbies to Yoga who don't take themselves too seriously. I can relate to so much of this book and now desparetly want to book a trip to Bali and drink my own pee, yes seriously!!

It’s been so long since I have come accross a book I just can’t put away! Loved it!:)

I had heard so many good things about this book and I was afraid it may be nothing but hype however this book did not disappoint. I could not put it down. A great laugh. Recommended

A fun read for anyone who both loves yoga and is ambivalent about yoga :)

Every woman should read this. Discovering that I am not the only woman to feel like this was so liberating