Landed - by Jennifer Lang (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"Lyrical. Poignant. Funny. Captures the essence of living as a perpetual outsider in Israel." Sarah Tuttle-Singer, author of Jerusalem, Drawn and Quartered

American-born Jennifer traces her journey-both on and off the yoga mat-reckoning with her adopted country (Israel), midlife hormones (merciless), cross-cultural marriage (to a Frenchman) and their imminent empty nest (a mixed blessing), eventually realizing the words her yoga teachers had been offering for the past twenty-three years: root down into the ground and stay true to yourself. Finally, she understands that home is about who you are, not where you live. Written in experimental chapterettes, Landed spans seven years (and then some), each punctuated with chakra wisdom from nationally-acclaimed Rodney Yee, her first teacher.

Review Quotes

"As a yogi aficionado, I was fascinated by Lang's tale as she gives, takes, questions, and answers through poses, shining her light and love on those relationships closest to us, and most importantly the one we create with ourselves." Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman On Fire

"Lyrical. Poignant. Funny... Jennifer's creatively structured narrative captures the essence of living as a perpetual outsider in Israel, exploring the intricate balance between personal beliefs and family expectations.. A must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of the human spirit in a world of turmoil." Sarah Tuttle-Singer, author of Jerusalem, Drawn and Quartered: One Woman's Year In The Heart Of The Christian, Muslim, Armenian, and Jewish Quarters Of Old Jerusalem

"Buffeted and uncertain in her identity as wife, mother, and Jew, Lang's deeply felt yoga practice keeps her both rooted and challenged as she finds her way through the confusion of commitment to herself and others in this imaginative and inspiring memoir." Elisa Bernick, author of Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and Other Lies)

"Real, heartfelt, and captivating. In Landed, Jennifer Lang shares her seven-year journey to understand the meanings of marriage, parenthood, religion, and her connection to Israel. She discovers yoga practices and principles, and despite internal struggles and Middle East conflict, she reconnects to self and finds purpose and belonging." Terri L. Orbuch, Ph.D., author of 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great

"In crisp, witty, heartfelt chapters-some contained in a single page-Lang chronicles her struggles to balance marriage, motherhood, Judaism, yoga, and multiple moves between the U.S. and Israel as she bravely makes her way toward a state of mind called home." Dawn Raffel, author of Boundless as the Sky

"In Landed, Jennifer Lang reminds us the root of the word 'yoga' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'to yoke'-yoking both body, mind, and spirit together, and the individual spirit with the collective one. Lang powerfully explores her difficulty yoking herself to a volatile region, using complex forms on the page to explore her complex relationship with not only the land, but also her husband." Gayle Brandeis, author of Drawing Breath: Essays On Writing, the Body, and Loss and The Art Of Misdiagnosis

"Considering yoga is also a huge part of my life and, like Jennifer, I've spent many years living as a foreigner in Israel with my family, I could relate to what is wonderfully described in this book. Her story brought me back to a very special time in my life." Eddy Toyonaga, Certified Yoga Instructor and Wellness Influencer