I May Be Wrong: The Sunday Times Bestseller

Amazing read, loved it! So insightful into a world of living as a forest monk. Also helpful guidance and tips towards mental wellbeing. Really recommend the book!

I didn't know what to expect from this book - I've never read anything like it before and, to be honest, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I was completely wrong! I loved it. Despite our lifestyles being very different, I felt that Natthiko was easy to relate to and his stories were engaging and warm. I found the book to be an enjoyable read, full of gentle wisdom and inspirational insight; I will definitely be recommending it to my family and friends!

I didn't know what to expect from this book - I've never read anything like it before and, to be honest, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I was completely wrong! I loved it. Despite our lifestyles being very different, I felt that Natthiko was easy to relate to and his stories were engaging and warm. I found the book to be an enjoyable read, full of gentle wisdom and inspirational insight; I will definitely be recommending it to my family and friends!

I am not usually a fan of this “type” of book but, very early on, I was pleasantly surprised when I found the author shared my alternative definition of the phrases “mindfulness” and “positive thinking”. I enjoyed the journey the book took me on and have recommended it to a number of friends.

I found I had to pause the book quite often to digest and consider the various thoughts and opinions suggested by the author.

One thing I have f I have taken away from the book is …………… “Not all your thoughts are true” ……….. I am even considering getting that as my next tattoo!

Loved this book – easy to read and thought provoking. It felt a little like a self-help book providing an insight into meditation and Buddhism. I did like the description of each of the monks and how they impacted Nathikos life in a positive way.

On the whole, I felt very uplifted and I learnt a great deal about Buddhism and how difficult it must be to walk away from what we deem as a normal life.

There were some very thought provoking moments such as when Natthiko had to say goodbye to his dad who decided to choose when he died after being diagnosed with COPD. I completely understood this preference but it did make me cry.

I also felt a little cheated on Natthikos behalf. After everything he’d given up all the positive changes he made to his life, the fact that he asked for nothing, his life is likely to be cut short due to be being diagnosed with ALS. Just shows none of us know when our time is up. That also made me sad, but he has such a positive outlook on life and death I can only feel admiration for him.

I would definitely recommend. It’s a good introduction to the Buddhism religion and makes you think about how we view the world we live and how maybe we sometimes need to let go of things, think of others, be more forgiving and remembering that we should be kind to ourselves and be able to love ourselves warts and all.

I hesitated to begin this book. It was an unusual choice for my local bookclub and I really didn't know what to expect. However, I loved it! It feels like a manual for life. I now want to buy a copy for everyone I know and care about. I can't risk passing it on in case it doesn't get back to me and I want a copy for myself - to re-read if /when ever I am in need of comfort, strength, hope or simply need reminding of the joy there is all around us, in the simple everyday things in life

The TGIF reading group from Hayes End Library received 10 copies of this book and we all enjoyed reading it and reviewing it.
One member said, that it was right up her street as she learnt to meditate last September, after having a lot of of of trouble sleeping and meditation has really helped.
Susan continued: At the beginning of the book my thoughts were a little sniffy about this wealthy, successful young man, but as I read on I enjoyed learning about his life's path and absorbing some of his teachings. "Don't believe your every thought", seemed quite helpful to me!
I marked a few pages that spoke to me as I read. Page 165, for example, speaks of love. Bhudda singles out 4 emotions he considers divine: - loving-kindness; compassion; humanities inherent capacity to feel joy at our own or others' success - a sort of empathetic joy;
and Equanimity, understanding that in this moment things are as they are meant to be.
But there are also many mundane stories that I enjoyed, with insight and often humour about learning to be, and living as a monk. He lived a life I know nothing about. There was also insight into another countries philosophy and way of life.
It was surprising and interesting to read how he changed direction again and navigated returning to his family and country of origin. His description of trying to begin again from nothing was moving, as was how he came to terms with his terrible diagnosis and following illness.
I found that although the book had depth of thought, it also had a sort of lightness and I found it calming, even thought the ending is sad.
I have a friend who has been meditating on and off for many years. I like the book enough to send her a copy as a birthday gift, and I know she enjoyed it too.
Other reading group members did not enjoy the book as much, Trevor read similiar books before and found it not as interesting. David couldn't get into it all. Brenda wasn't so sure how she felt about the book, but liked the way it was written. She wouldn't have chosen the title herself, but is glad she had the opportunity to read it. Graham felt it wasn't his cup of tea at all as he doesn't have an interest in this subject, although he did like that the author put a bit of humour into it.
The majority of members loved the book, Barbara said it was the best book she read in a long time. Pat thoroughly enjoyed it. Helen also took some good ideas from it. Margaret found the book interesting and she loved the title. She will also buy it for a couple of people as gifts.
As a group, we have given the book a 4 star rating overall.

My book Group (St. Mary's Book Group} was lucky enough to receive free copies of the book. We would not normally have chosen a non fiction title but we all enjoyed this very moving and thought provoking work. I have also shared it with my sons who thought it was inspiring. The sentiments on the back cover say it all - Let go of the small stuff and accept the things you cannot control.