BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – Most city residents barely have time to eat breakfast, much less devote several hours a day to meditation. But according to Men’s Health advice columnist Nicole Beland, even the busiest urbanite can achieve enlightenment. In her quick, easy read GIRL SEEKS BLISS: ZEN AND THE ART OF MODERN LIFE MAINTENANCE, Beland advises busy ladies on how to use Buddhist teachings to deal with everyday stressors such as commuting to work, organizing your closet and balancing your checkbook. Trust us, these principles will come in handy next time some asshole stomps your foot on the L train.
Chris Witt, Time Out NY
I read GIRL SEEKS BLISS over the weekend and Nicole Beland is tops. She's very clear. I think I finally "got" aspects of Buddhism that, you know, Karen Armstrong wasn't able to make stick in my head. I keep thinking of friends who I wanted to send the book to.
Barbara Jones, Organic Style
I'm writing you b/c I've decided I need to talk to this girl behind Girl Seeks Bliss. I'll tell you, first time it came across my desk, I lingered and passed, since it came right on the heels of like the Chick's Guide to Uber-Cool Meditation and Spells or something like that. But when it came across my desk a second time, well. I decided to spend some time on this gloomy Friday to take a gander. And I am enjoying it. Why? Because clear, concise writing, practical know-how, and a damn good sense of humor always make for a good story.
Terry Trespicio, Body and Soul
GIRL SEEKS BLISS gives practical advice for achieving self-awareness and serenity in every aspect of life, from relationships to body image to traveling solo. With clear, concise writing, Nicole draws on first-hand knowledge to reveal how on-the-go, aspiring young women can use the wisdom of Buddha to harness inner peace while still enjoying the pleasures, even the chaos, in their exciting lives. Funny anecdotes, realistic tips, and a wry sense of humor make "Girl Seeks Bliss" an entertaining summer read, while serving as an informative guide to the path to nirvana.
Alissa Neil, PR
