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Seven Malas: A Love Story Kindle Edition

by John Leslie Lange (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
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"....a most impressive debut." --Roland Merullo, Author of Breakfast with Buddha

When James Wilder signs up for a yoga retreat, something he's never done before, he's desperate to hit the reset button on life. Divorced, fighting cancer, and convinced he's hearing the whispers of the gods, he writes love poetry inspired by the great Sufi masters, Rumi and Hafiz. And in his wallet, he carries the business card of a beautiful woman he's never met. When she unexpectedly turns up on the mat next to his, everything changes.

From the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, to the turquoise waters of St. John, from the rice paddies of Bali to a dusty trailer park in San Diego, the gods lead James on a spiritual quest to find Great Love. Driven by ideals and bedeviled by his own flaws, he encounters a series of teachers--all female incarnations of Shakti, the Divine Feminine--who guide his evolution as a poet, a yogi, and a man.
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"Seven Malas has the sub-title, "a love story", and it certainly is. But don't be fooled. It is no Harlequin Romance. Seven Malas is a luscious weave of love slash erotic encounters that occur over the course of several years. Yes, true love does eventually win the day; but it is the darker, inner love story beneath the love story that is at its core. It emerges as slowly and beautifully as the giant manta that surfaces from the sea bottom, as beautifully described in the book.

At the start, James is a broken yet hopeful man- hopeful that he will find a love to save him. As six of the seven love affairs that make up the thread of the book eventually fail painfully, he gains a germ of self-knowledge from each, like a bead in the necklaces (malas) he makes for each lover. However it is only when he loves, not to be saved but to do the saving, that he emerges from his superficial needs. Put another way, It is a love story within a love story about love stories. It is also a very sexy book."
--James Bosley, Artistic Director and Founding Member of UP Theater Company in NYC

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"Emotional and powerful, he has such a great voice and I'm glad I got a chance to read."--Texas Book Nook Reviewx

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MZZW2XC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arjuna Press (January 21, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2249 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 457 pages
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John Leslie Lange

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John Leslie Lange is a poet, novelist and screenwriter who recently settled in the island paradise of Kauai. His life motto is "Seek, create, and enjoy beauty," and his writing reflects his deep interest in spirituality, science, travel and the larger questions in life. To date, he's written two novels, five screenplays and a book of poetry.

In 2017 John and his wife, Marielena, sold their home in Boulder, Colorado and travelled the world, often with backpacks, walking sacred Caminos and visiting endangered natural wonders. In 2019 they found their new home near turquoise waters, surrounded by palms, orchids and butterflies on the magical island of Kauai.

Look for his book of poetry: Hafiz and I: Faint Echoes of an Ancient Heart coming in 2020.

John can be contacted at johnleslielange@gmail.com

Please also check out his website at www.johnleslielange.com

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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“Seven Malas” chronicles a man’s adventure of learning through romantic entanglements, mythological inspirations, and a battle with cancer.Anyone who’s lived and loved can relate to the great lessons learned in romance that are divided into complex ranges of experiences from cringey and hilarious,to tragic, to beautiful, to detached, to deeply connected. Each lover we take is a snapshot of our own way of being at the time. They reflect our fantasies, our fears, our strengths, our imperfections,and our insecurities. Seven Malas is one man’s vulnerable look into all of that.The best part of the book for me is the poetry The author skillfully pens. Each lover is a poem and a mala.
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StefaniH
5.0 out of 5 stars A love story with adventure and tenderness
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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I loved this book. A man’s perspective was refreshing. His continuing to believe in his possibility for love and the mixing in of poetry drew me in immediately. There aren’t many stories about yoga or malas. I have and will continue sharing this book with friends in the yoga world. I have read this multiple times. Great read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Seven Malas
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019
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I liked this book. Well written and an interesting take on life
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Rose Shattell
5.0 out of 5 stars Every Lover is a Teacher
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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“Seven Malas” chronicles a man’s adventure of learning through romantic entanglements, mythological inspirations, and a battle with cancer.

Anyone who’s lived and loved can relate to the great lessons learned in romance that are divided into complex ranges of experiences from cringey and hilarious,to tragic, to beautiful, to detached, to deeply connected. Each lover we take is a snapshot of our own way of being at the time. They reflect our fantasies, our fears, our strengths, our imperfections,and our insecurities. Seven Malas is one man’s vulnerable look into all of that.

The best part of the book for me is the poetry The author skillfully pens. Each lover is a poem and a mala.
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Rose Shattell
5.0 out of 5 stars Every Lover is a Teacher
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
“Seven Malas” chronicles a man’s adventure of learning through romantic entanglements, mythological inspirations, and a battle with cancer.

Anyone who’s lived and loved can relate to the great lessons learned in romance that are divided into complex ranges of experiences from cringey and hilarious,to tragic, to beautiful, to detached, to deeply connected. Each lover we take is a snapshot of our own way of being at the time. They reflect our fantasies, our fears, our strengths, our imperfections,and our insecurities. Seven Malas is one man’s vulnerable look into all of that.

The best part of the book for me is the poetry The author skillfully pens. Each lover is a poem and a mala.
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Melodie Hope
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, fun-Modern Day search for love from a male perspective-How Refreshing!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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From the first page to the last page, I was captivated by the writing, the story and John Lange’s beautiful poetry. So many books have been written about finding love; From how to books all the way to modern day romance novels. This is the first book I have read from a male perspective and it was so relatable and realistic. It made so much sense to me as I could see a different view of my own love lessons. The novel weaves together various stages of life with a deeply spiritual aspect.
I was sad when I finished the novel because it was time to say goodbye to the characters that became familiar to me. I am looking forward to the next book that Lange writes.
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Alicia Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful Story of the Search for Great Love; The Male Version of "Eat Pray Love"
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
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What a powerful story! This is the story of the search for Great Love, and it is written with such wisdom and heart. Life's lessons are not always easy, but the rewards are immense if you listen to the lessons. John is a great story teller and a great poet. The story brings the poems to life and the poems bring richness to the story. This is a must read for anyone who values getting under the superficial layers and digging deep into the emotions and the heart. This is the male version of "Eat Pray Love" and what a page turner it is!
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beth
5.0 out of 5 stars A new voice
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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Author Lange expresses a new voice of today's man continuing to believe in his possibility for love despite significant odds in the appearance-focused rather than the heart-focused world. Protagonist Wilder, a sympathetic cancer survivor, finds solace in Sufi poetry and yoga, but cannot break from the pursuit of the unattainable ideal of youth and beauty - until he decides to create a new mala in himself. A great message that we are not changed by those around us, but only through our own choices. An impressive first work.
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Anna Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
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I loved this book so much I couldn’t put it down! The stories are so emotional & descriptive and beautifully written. The poems throughout add to the story in a beautiful way. It is wonderful to read these stories from a male perspective, I think any woman, yogi or otherwise would enjoy it immensely! This would be a perfect book to read on the plane or take to the beach.
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RM
5.0 out of 5 stars You will fall in love!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019
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This book is one I'll read over and over. It's been a while since a book has reeled me in and made me really care about the characters. I laughed, I cried, I rooted for our hero. This man's journey is so relatable, no matter where your place in life. John can really tell a story -- you can feel the air, taste the flavors, smell the smells. I can't wait to see what else he comes up with.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You will fall in love!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019
This book is one I'll read over and over. It's been a while since a book has reeled me in and made me really care about the characters. I laughed, I cried, I rooted for our hero. This man's journey is so relatable, no matter where your place in life. John can really tell a story -- you can feel the air, taste the flavors, smell the smells. I can't wait to see what else he comes up with.
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