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Collectible : Shantaram
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. Shantaramby: Gregory David Roberts March 24, 2005 I was appalled by this book on several levels: the abysmal writing, the complete lack of editorial judgement (it could have been cut by at least 50%), the author's vastly inflated opinion of himself and his views on life, but most of all by the awful glorification of crime. For those who have submitted rave reviews of this book did they forget the fact that this man was convicted af armed robbery and sentenced to 19 years in prison? Despite his claims that he is "born again" in India and becomes a "Man of Peace" (the meaning of Shantaram) he goes on to join the Bombay Mafia, becoming involved in drug smuggling and passport forgery!! And yet his experiences are held up as examples of "what the human spirit can endure." Mr Roberts tells us on ... Read More: |