“Ethel is a charm! A delight, a panic, and chock full of earthy and deep dharma.”
— Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge.

“This is the story of a woman who comes reluctantly to spirituality. Concerned about her guru-loving daughter, Ethel Katz is completely lovable, truly and charmingly drawn by Barbi Schulick, a gifted writer and explorer of the inner landscape. As we follow Ethel in her journey to understand her daughter, we see how the spiritual life can sneak up on a person, entering through the back door of skepticism and fear. Ethel Katz Finds Her Guru is a refreshing story about an ­anti-seeker who nevertheless finds. Ethel Katz teaches us about the enduring disconnect between what we chase and the deep yearning for peace. What you imagine for yourself, spiritually speaking, may be very different from what you end up with.”
— Jan Frazier, author of When Fear Falls Away and The Freedom of Being

“Beautifully written, sparkling and astute observations on the introduction of meditative culture to our world. Barbi Schulick is a wonderful storyteller, her marvelous sense of humor enables us to have some good laughs and at the very same time grow in wisdom. A truly unique skill.”
— Larry Rosenberg, author of Breath by Breath, Living in the Light of Death and Three Steps to Awakening

“Who better to lead us down the road to the ashram than a lipsticked Jewish mother with a propensity for the pragmatic and a deep love for her spiritually-curious daughter?  Uproariously funny, at turns powerfully poignant, Ethel Katz Finds Her Guru gives us the strength, humor and authenticity we need to find our divine humanity in the sometimes wild world of seekers and spiritual gurus.  Ethel is unstoppable and Barbi Schulick’s heart-stopping prose will carry you inexorably along to the novel’s surprising, soul-changing finale. ”
— Suzanne Kingsbury, author of The Summer Fletcher Greel Loved Me

“A beautiful, tender, life-changing tale; I loved every word. The perfect story for the seeking heart…comforting and inspiring, just like Ethel Katz.”
— Juli I. Huss, author of The Faux Gourmet and Happy Maisy Coleman