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In this funny memoir, we accompany Linda Leaming on her travels through South Asia, sharing her experiences as she learns the language, customs and religion, her surprising romance with a Buddhist artist and her realisations about the unexpected path to happiness and accidental enlightenment.
Synopsis
Tucked away in the eastern end of the Himalayas lies Bhutan - a tiny, landlocked country bordering China and India. It is a place where people are genuinely content with very few material possessions and the government embraces 'Gross National Happiness' instead of Gross National Product. This offers a glimpse into this quirky mountain kingdom.
