Review of Higher Connections
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Higher Connections" by Eric Right and Alexandra Right.]
Higher Connections by Eric Right is part memoir, part therapy session, part comedy special and surprisingly, it works and flows very well. This is the book equivalent of your favorite weird uncle telling you stories that are half nonsense, half epiphany, and all heart. Read it with an open mind and maybe an open snack drawer.
If you've ever wondered what would happen if a tax accountant, a skeptical spouse, and a bag of legal weed walked into a bar only to emerge with spiritual revelations and an existential case of the giggles then Higher Connections is your joint. (Pun aggressively intended.)
Eric Right, self-proclaimed “Certified Public Pothead,” took me on a cerebral safari through his mind-expanding experiences with cannabis, all while trying to convince his wonderfully grounded wife, Alexandra, that he’s not just high, but he’s onto something. Think Joe Rogan meets Eat, Pray, Love but with more fart jokes and less yoga.
The book reads like a stoned TED Talk given at Thanksgiving dinner. It's disarmingly earnest, and at times you’re not sure if you’re supposed to be laughing, meditating, or checking the fridge for snacks. The premise? Cannabis has helped Eric open up emotionally, connect with people on a deeper level, and tap into a shared human consciousness and sometimes remembering where he left the remote.
Alexandra provides the perfect foil to Eric’s spiritual meanderings. While he’s busy communing with the universe through a haze of Purple Haze, she’s got questions. Real ones. Her no-nonsense commentary keeps the book from drifting off into the cosmic void and brings some balance to the narrative. I like to think of her as the designated driver of this mystical joyride.
Humor wise, the book hits like a well rolled blunt that is relaxed, warm, and occasionally too much, but in a good way. There are moments of philosophical insight scattered between jokes about poop, marriage, parenting, and the sheer terror of trying to look sober at a PTA meeting.
What makes Higher Connections surprisingly refreshing is its sincerity. It’s not just a stoner manifesto, but a quirky, heartfelt attempt to explore what it means to really connect with yourself, your partner, and the metaphysical Wi-Fi signal of the universe. Whether or not you buy into Eric’s theory that weed unlocks higher consciousness, you’ll likely find yourself smiling and maybe rethinking that judgment you passed on your cousin who always smells like patchouli and mystery.
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Higher Connections
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Higher Connections by Eric Right is part memoir, part therapy session, part comedy special and surprisingly, it works and flows very well. This is the book equivalent of your favorite weird uncle telling you stories that are half nonsense, half epiphany, and all heart. Read it with an open mind and maybe an open snack drawer.
If you've ever wondered what would happen if a tax accountant, a skeptical spouse, and a bag of legal weed walked into a bar only to emerge with spiritual revelations and an existential case of the giggles then Higher Connections is your joint. (Pun aggressively intended.)
Eric Right, self-proclaimed “Certified Public Pothead,” took me on a cerebral safari through his mind-expanding experiences with cannabis, all while trying to convince his wonderfully grounded wife, Alexandra, that he’s not just high, but he’s onto something. Think Joe Rogan meets Eat, Pray, Love but with more fart jokes and less yoga.
The book reads like a stoned TED Talk given at Thanksgiving dinner. It's disarmingly earnest, and at times you’re not sure if you’re supposed to be laughing, meditating, or checking the fridge for snacks. The premise? Cannabis has helped Eric open up emotionally, connect with people on a deeper level, and tap into a shared human consciousness and sometimes remembering where he left the remote.
Alexandra provides the perfect foil to Eric’s spiritual meanderings. While he’s busy communing with the universe through a haze of Purple Haze, she’s got questions. Real ones. Her no-nonsense commentary keeps the book from drifting off into the cosmic void and brings some balance to the narrative. I like to think of her as the designated driver of this mystical joyride.
Humor wise, the book hits like a well rolled blunt that is relaxed, warm, and occasionally too much, but in a good way. There are moments of philosophical insight scattered between jokes about poop, marriage, parenting, and the sheer terror of trying to look sober at a PTA meeting.
What makes Higher Connections surprisingly refreshing is its sincerity. It’s not just a stoner manifesto, but a quirky, heartfelt attempt to explore what it means to really connect with yourself, your partner, and the metaphysical Wi-Fi signal of the universe. Whether or not you buy into Eric’s theory that weed unlocks higher consciousness, you’ll likely find yourself smiling and maybe rethinking that judgment you passed on your cousin who always smells like patchouli and mystery.
******
Higher Connections
View: on Bookshelves |
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