The Daughters of Joy : An Adventure of the Heart [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Deepak Chopra (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2003

An inspiring story of the search for love and redemption from the “poet-prophet of alternative medicine” (Time).

Jess Conover is going about his daily grind as an aspiring writer in Boston when he finds a classified ad in the newspaper he believes is meant specifically for him: Love has found you. Tell no one, just come.His odyssey takes him to a school run by a group of women who call themselves the Daughters of Joy—and who will open Jess’s heart up to a world he never envisioned could exist...

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Inspirational guru Chopra proves, as he did with previous fictional forays (including Soulmate and The Return of Merlin), that he's not a novelist. While the spiritual energy that inspires millions to spend billions on Chopra's books and seminars hovers like an aura around the novel, it fails to enliven the aimless plot or cardboard characters. Jess Conover is the dubious hero, a 28-year-old writer wandering listlessly through life in Boston. One day, a newspaper ad catches his eye. The ad reads: "Love has found you. Tell no one, just come." A life-altering journey begins. Jess heads to New Hampshire, where he meets elderly Dolly and lovely young Elena, two spiritually energized women who draw him into their mystical lives devoted to love. Even readers eager to suspend disbelief will find themselves resisting, not because the events related are so incredible but because they are so vague. The barely defined narrative progresses as Jess becomes leader of a "mystery school" and the two women impart bits of cryptic wisdom. Their pronouncements not only sound mysterious, but remain so for the simple reason that they function more as soothing mantras than meaningful life lessons. Hollow phrases like "Love makes the world possible" and "Nothing exists without you" are made to signify everything and nothing. The writing is serviceable, but the story and message are forgettable. Chopra's nonfiction fans might be willing to give the book a go, hoping for fictional fulfillment, but chances are even they will be disappointed.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Chopra here uses fiction to send a message about healing: struggling writer Jeff meets Elena, who turns out to be the leader of a centuries-old mystery school called the Daughters of Joy.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• ISBN-10: 0451209354
• ASIN: B000C4SKGU
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,564,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Founder of The Chopra Foundation
Senior Scientist, The Gallup Organization
www.deepakchopra.com
www.facebook.com/DeepakChopraCommunity
www.twitter.com/deepakchopra

As a global leader and pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, Chopra transforms the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Known as a prolific author of over sixty books with eighteen New York Times best sellers in both the fiction and non fiction categories.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, November 18, 2002

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George Brown "Diogenes" (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daughters of Joy: A Novel of Spiritual Adventure (Hardcover)

I am a longtime fan of Deepak Chopra's career, and despite the editorial review listed above, I found Daughters of Joy to contain great inspiration. It is definitely an inspirational novel with lots of lessons contained in the story--the book ends with fifty pages of direct question and answers about the issue of love and personal growth. So if you expect straight romance, this isn't the novel for you. However, I don't think that was the author's purpose. This is a direct, attempt to confront society's need for love as a saving grace, and the hero does ssomething not a lot of men whoud dare to do: he accepts a woman as his teacher and guide. For that alone, I think Duahgters of Joy is worthwhile. I wound up admiring the book and was glad I read it. Thank you, Dr. Chopra for continuing to get the message out.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical, Mystical, Must-Read!, November 11, 2002

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Lissa Coffey, Host of coffeytalk.com "DoshaDiva" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daughters of Joy: A Novel of Spiritual Adventure (Hardcover)

I love the way Deepak Chopra writes. He is a modern day storyteller. His characters are fully developed and richly woven into their relationships. Soulmate was so poignant, and Daughters of Joy is even better! The truths explored cry out to be heard in today's troubled times. I can't wait for his next novel!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Daughters of Joy: An Adventure of the Heart, July 27, 2004

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Donna Miesbach "Nebraska yogini" (Omaha NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Daughters of Joy : An Adventure of the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)

For those of us who are enamored with Deepak Chopra's work, this delightful book will not be a disappointment. Intriguing life principles are cleverly woven into such an unlikely story that the reader finds him/herself truly engaged in the unfolding of a story that both informs and entertains, leaving one with gems of wisdom to ponder as we move through our own mystical journey.