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Thomas Jefferson: Lessons from a Secret Buddha Kindle Edition

by Suneel Dhand (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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"A Thomas Jefferson historical fiction mashup book to make you stop and think....." Thomas Jefferson. Few in world history could claim such an astonishing array of talents and achievements. A true American legend, he played a pivotal role in the founding of a new nation. But one mysterious facet of his life has remained secret up till now, only recently uncovered from the archives thanks to a trusted friend. Timeless life and well-being lessons to treasure. An amazing story that intertwines the best of ancient Eastern philosophy with the spirit of the American Revolution....
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Thomas Jefferson: Lessons from a Secret Buddha is Suneel Dhand's second book. As a doctor, he has an interest in health and wellness education, and writes on a variety of well-being topics. While living in Massachusetts, strolling through the enchanting streets of Boston, Suneel also got to discover more about the history of the American Revolution. The two themes are fused together in this book.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008E3GWQG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mindstir Media (June 22, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 230 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
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Suneel Dhand

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Dr. Suneel Dhand is board-certified in internal medicine. He was born in London and grew up in Berkshire, England. Suneel went to medical school at Cardiff University and then moved across the pond, completing his internal medicine residency in Baltimore, Maryland. He currently lives in Boston, and practices as a hospital medicine physician.

Suneel’s clinical interests include frontline healthcare quality improvement, improving hospital processes, enhancing patient experience, and healthcare information technology development and integration. He regularly writes about these topics. As well as his clinical duties as a frontline doctor (which he enjoys the most), Suneel has experience in the implementation of hospital IT systems, and was the lead hospital physician for the successful implementation of a Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) system in Worcester, Massachusetts. Suneel also has experience in a number of different healthcare environments and systems. In addition to practicing as a physician up and down the East coast, including in Florida, he previously worked in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, and undertook an elective experience in Australia, where he worked with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Suneel held a faculty position with the University of Massachusetts Medical School as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, regularly teaching medical residents and students. He has authored numerous articles in clinical medicine that have been published in leading medical journals, covering a wide range of specialty areas. He has also authored chapters in the "5-Minute Clinical Consult" medical textbook. His other main area of interest is preventive medicine and wellness, and he is the author of two well-being books; High Percentage Wellness Steps, and the historical fiction book, Thomas Jefferson: Lessons from a Secret Buddha.

When he is not working in the hospital or on healthcare-related projects, Suneel enjoys running, cycling, playing tennis and golf, traveling (he tries to visit a different country every year), and getting back to London as often as possible!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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This instantly became one of my favorite books! I love the unique intersection between health and American history. Easy read, and really captivating. I highly recommend!
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Rhubarb
3.0 out of 5 stars Superficial; Proselytizing
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2012
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The two words pretty much sum up my reaction.

The entire little book preaches for healthy eating, keeping fit, maintaining an open and curious mind. All laudable goals, but I didn't care for the presentation. Every page seemed like a sermon.

I understand quite a lot about the Four Noble Truths and Eight-Fold Path and so forth; the concepts presented in this book seemed like a watered-down version for children.

As to its historical authenticity, well, it's fiction. What's fact is that Thomas Jefferson held many beliefs in common with Unitarians of the time, though he was raised Episcopalian. He even created a version of the New Testament which removed everything not directly attributable to Jesus.
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Gaele
4.0 out of 5 stars brief insight into the development of a character
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2012
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I will admit that I adore history that focuses on the "how they got there" rather than the more mundane dates and places. And I think that correspondence is one of the best ways to share that journey than just the dry facts that encompass a CV. One of the intriguing figures for me has always been Thomas Jefferson: I wanted to try to understand how someone so erudite and learned on so many subjects, so eloquent and advanced for even the `well educated' men of his time could so separate his beliefs to segregate by race, and maintain slaves. Not just maintain, but be one of the premier slave owners in the Virginia colony during his lifetime.

There have been many books about Jefferson, some purely conjecture, others pure fact. None quite attempted to address the questions I had in a book that was enjoyable and informative: until now.

Taken from a series of letters preserved through the years by a group of spiritually enlightened Buddhists; we are taken on a journey of Jefferson's life that is highlighted in correspondence placed in context of the historical happenings in the burgeoning colonies that would soon comprise the United States of America. This is a unique and enjoyable perspective on the influence that one man, serving as a mentor of health and spiritual well-being can have on the psyche and behavior of the author of the Declaration of Independence.

While we are well versed now (and think it a reasonably modern practice) on eating healthily and in moderation while exercising regularly: it was not a common practice or knowledge in Europe or the West in the early 18th century. Nor was meditation and finding a center point of calm. But Jefferson was introduced to all of these theories from his teacher and correspondent Buddha Bhai (meaning Learned brother).

Set in a series of vignettes each of which center around a principle or step in the Buddhist tradition, we see Jefferson through his early years: growing from troubled teen to voracious reader and learner, to sloth, to a reluctant if eminently eloquent spokesman for the revolution. We are given insight into his discomfort with a "primary" religious tradition becoming the norm for the new country, and his realization that slavery was inherently amoral. We are allowed the opportunity to marvel at his curiosity and facility with languages and learning: be impressed with his willingness to embrace science and the scientific method. This is an opportunity to review what you know about Jefferson, and gain some new insight.

All of the letters are shared within context of the day: we are told what is happening in the colonies, where Jefferson is in his studies, what events are surrounding the letter. This places the words and the events into a rare perspective of witness to all of the information available to the letter's recipient, at the time they opened the envelope. And then, we are treated to Jefferson's reactions: whether from letter or the multitude of `specialized' notebooks he kept updated with near obsessive precision.

The writing is tight and informative, the author is a trained physician who realized early on in practice that "well-being" encompassed more than just physical health, but was often hindered by poor lifestyles of his patients that were solely dietary in nature. And then he was introduced to a group of sages, or wise men, secluded in the Nepalese Himalayas. It was they who shared the stories contained within.

If you are open to reading about Jefferson in a very different way than you have yet encountered, and you are open to the enlightenment provided by the Buddha Bhai, you will find this an easy and enjoyable read, one that gives a brief insight into the development of a character.

I received a copy of this book from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review - and all conclusions are my own responsibility. Review received through FreeBOOKSY reviews.
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Rogier F. van Vlissingen
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful gem, new insight into Thomas Jefferson.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
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What a delicious surprise!

This encounter with a Buddhist teacher explains a lot about Thomas Jefferson's very cosmopolitan outlook.
Surprisingly, he also was taught a plant-rich diet, and apparently he tried to follow it all his life.
This book deepens my interest in the figure of Thomas Jefferson.
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TxLadyrah
5.0 out of 5 stars Facinating!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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I'm a history fan, and found this book fascinating. As it described Thomas Jefferson's life and his contributions to this country and more, all the while interjecting contributions to his thoughts by his 'secret mentor', I was captivated. Even if you don't believe there was a 'secret Budda friend', you will still love the flow and engaging qualities of this book. The author did a great job of keep me interested. I found myself wanting the story to go on & on.
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Maribelle H.
3.0 out of 5 stars It Was Okay
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2012
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You have to keep in mind that this book is fiction. While a lot of inspirational books about Abraham Lincoln are true, this one is a work of fiction. Usually when I read about a historical person, it has to be based on truth, otherwise I'm not really learning any history. So this book is okay, he just could've used any other person as to not confuse history. But whatever, it was okay.
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Janet H Cline
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, new perspective about Thomas Jefferson
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2012
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While none of the concepts presented in this book are new to any of us, i.e., living a healthy lifestyle, concepts of moderation, maintaining vigorous physical and mental habits, what is interesting is most people think these are relatively new concepts. The text in this book is somewhat tedious, but the ways Thomas Jefferson enthusiastically incorporated them into his daily life was interesting. This is a good, easy to read book, and one I would recommend as an introductory text into the life of Thomas Jefferson.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and was asked to provide a review and am happy to report that I enjoyed this free copy.
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stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars we desperately need more T. Jefferson’s
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022
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But none are on the American horizon. Maybe a new American hero will arise from all the new refugees coming to America
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Lydia Markova
5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom & Knowledge from the New United States of America
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2019
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Mr Suneel Dhand’s book reveals a great deal of Thomas Jefferson’s life that is less well known both to those within & without America. His integrity, humanity, knowledge, compassion & understanding should be made compulsory reading for ‘Presidents’ and ‘Rulers’. Thanks to an enlightened teacher, America began well. How sad to see how it & so many other nations have fallen below the standards Jefferson set. We can all learn from these teachings and his set example.
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Glyndwr
5.0 out of 5 stars Some very wise and helpful quotes. I used some ...
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2014
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Some very wise and helpful quotes. I used some in a private lecture at my Lodge.

I am now reading it for the 2nd time
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