The Complete Life of Krishna: Based on the Earliest Oral Traditions and the Sacred Scriptures Hardcover – May 22, 2012

Interesting and well-told overview of the life of Krishna. Balanced telling of major events and spot-on explanation of sanatana dharma AKA the Hindu religion. I was also struck by the similarity of the war between a narcissistic hedonist king and the everyday God-loving moral people. We are reliving events that happened thousands of years ago!

I really enjoyed reading this book. I found I looked forward to it every day. I really like the portrayal of Krishna’s life in his younger years (birth to his first marriage). The other stories were interesting as well but I found myself drawn to reading specifically about him. I am a believer of Jesus and know his love so well. Krishna’s love for people/his “devotees” reminded me very much of the Jesus I’ve come to know and have a inward relationship with. I really enjoyed learning some of the Hindu peoples beliefs and culture. The author paints the pictures of each event/ scene well. I was easily able to see things that I was reading, in my mind. Regardless of your belief’s in who the true identity of God is, this is a very enjoyable book that can provide some insight into the personality of Spirit/ God/ Creator.

I wanted to read about Krishna's life from start to finish. When I saw this book and its author, Vanamali, I knew there was no way I'd be disappointed. Vanamali's books are terrific.As usual, Vanamali delivers.The Complete Life of Krishna will take you through Krishna's life. The book reads like a good novel, not like a collection of myths gathered in an academic, dry way. Not only does Vanamali tell these stories in an entertaining manner, she explains the esoteric meaning behind the myths, which are as important as the stories themselves. It's a great story when Krishna cavorts with the gopis and then disappears, leaving them distraught, but it's illuminating when we learn the reason why is the gopis let their egos get between them and Krishna, and thus he disappeared.There were portions of this book that were genuinely funny, and others that were genuinely sad. Once I finished it, I kind of wished I could erase my memory of the book so I could enjoy it as a new reader again.I can't recommend this book highly enough. If you're interested in Krishna at all, you have to get this book ASAP.

A must for Krishna Consciousness or anyone curious about Krishna. Vanamali writes in a style so easy for Westerners [like myself!] to understand. This is a wonderful companion to Krishna's divine message in The Bhagavad-gita and The Mahabharata. She really emphasizes Lord Krishna's humanity, as well as divinity... so much so, I laughed and cried. I can't say enough good points about her writing. No matter what-- or how many--books and stories on Krishna you read, this one stands on its own.

Excellent book on the childhood of Krishna.

This is probably the best book I've seen on the life of Lord Krishna. I love it. For me it's almost a scripture. I've learned, I've laughed, I've cried while reading this book. Most of all, best of all, I've loved while reading it. For anyone who loves Lord Krishna, or for the one curious about Him, this book is one that you don't want to miss. It's a great source of faith. And love.

Humble obeisance to Lord Krishna. Humble obeisance to Mata Vanamali.The book is written in simple language. The incidents are mind capturing and the role of Lord Krishna that is highlighted is enrapturing. The small commentaries by the author highlighting the greatness of The Lord and the inherent meaning along with each incident gives life to the book and hence is an experience. In all there are no words to explain the bliss derived from the first reading. Lord willing hope to read it many more times.

I totally enjoyed but also learnt a lot from this retelling of the life of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, the Lord of my heart.