This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
For many years, Kelli Hastings led a very material-minded, anxiety-ridden existence and worked long hours as an attorney.
In 2010, three weeks after her son was born, her younger brother died of Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Her father died of renal cancer six months to the day after her brother. These personal tragedies sparked within her a re-awakening.
Her journey led her deeper into the practice and study of Yoga, and then to India. Kelli spent about six months total in India, over the course of 3 years. She brought her young son with her each time - he was only 20 months old their first trip. In India, Kelli connected to and felt deeply the Love that permeates all of existence. It transformed her life and set her path on a different trajectory.
She wrote a book about her experiences and philosophy of life, "Rotten Minerva: Be an Unruly Warrior and Embark on a Spiritual Quest." She is still an attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar and teaches yoga classes and courses online. Her colleagues affectionately call her "the yoga lawyer."
She is driven by an inner connection to divinity and hopes that by living her life openly and honestly that she might inspire others to do the same.
To find out what Kelli is up to, check out her website, theyogalawyer.com or find her on social media under the "yoga lawyer" moniker.
Reviewed by Ann Linus for Readers' Favorite
We often live our lives as secondary characters, not as the main characters and directors that we are. This is largely because we often fail to look inward, into ourselves. We blame our family, friends, and even ourselves for everything. So we just go through the motions, angry, tired, or whatever the case may be. Rotten Minerva: Be an Unruly Warrior and Embark on a Spiritual Quest by Kelli Hastings guides the reader on a spiritual journey to find their truth and live as their most authentic self.
Note that spirituality does not equate to religion. This is one of the truths that Rotten Minerva demonstrated. Without approving or criticizing existing religions, Kelli Hastings advances spirituality. Yoga (not physical poses) is a huge part of Kelli’s experience, so there are a lot of yoga terms used in the narrative. But they weren’t distracting; on the contrary, I was glad to pick up a few new words. More so, I was awed by the awareness this book brought me. In addition to its deep spiritual content, Rotten Minerva was filled with infectious humor and interesting experiences.
Rotten Minerva is a short audiobook—as short as a long sermon. It was narrated by its author, which made the audio feel more personal. The narration was seamless and captivating, and I could feel all the emotions as I listened. This audiobook was a wholesome and unique experience for me, and I eagerly recommend it to anyone who cares to live more freely. I look forward to reading Rotten Minerva 2 for more insightful, “unqualified” opinions.
