Reviews
"I cannot imagine a better, more scholarly, and yet respectful study of a Hindu woman saint. This book should be read by everyone interested in women and religion, Hindu women, Hindu goddesses, and the comparative categories of saint, religious teacher, and incarnation....fascinatingreading....this book is a tour de force, a marvelous example of sensitive scholarship."--The Journal of Asian Studies, "Hallstrom...employs critical analysis, with insightful self-reflection. Includes extensive excerpts from interviews. For all libraries." --Religious Studies Review"I cannot imagine a better, more scholarly, and yet respectful study of a Hindu woman saint. This book should be read by everyone interested in women and religion, Hindu women, Hindu goddesses, and the comparative categories of saint, religious teacher, and incarnation....fascinating reading....this book is a tour de force, a marvelous example of sensitive scholarship."--The Journal of Asian Studies, "I cannot imagine a better, more scholarly, and yet respectful study of aHindu woman saint. This book should be read by everyone interested in women andreligion, Hindu women, Hindu goddesses, and the comparative categories of saint,religious teacher, and incarnation....fascinating reading....this book is a tourde force, a marvelous example of sensitive scholarship."--The Journal of AsianStudies, "Hallstrom...employs critical analysis, with insightful self-reflection. Includes extensive excerpts from interviews. A long biography at times verging on hagiography. For all libraries."--Religious Studies Review, "Hallstrom...employs critical analysis, with insightful self-reflection.Includes extensive excerpts from interviews. A long biography at times vergingon hagiography. For all libraries."--Religious Studies Review
