Much of this is beautiful and parts have changed how I view the world for the better. I was wanting more of a personal account of spirituality, what her own spirituality meant to her and why these teachings were so important to her, and to me this felt much more like a "how to be a Buddhist" book that lacked that personal touch. For someone looking to learn about the basic principals of Buddhism, this is a great start, but if you're looking for an account of someone's own spiritual journey and insights, this is lacking unfortunately.