Dinner with Buddha

“Diners, truck stops, Indian reservations, national landmarks, Las Vegas--all lead the duo down the road to both prayerful seeking and hilarious adventure. Otto's first-person narration lends a memoir-like tone, and references to current events (Pope Francis, the 2016 election, fracking) offer a sense of immediacy. Likable Otto and wise Rinpochet lead readers on a thoughtful and memorable journey.” B>Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review

“With six unconventionally religious novels to date, this brave, meditative author has carved a unique niche in American literature.” B>Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Merullo offers keen insight into and intelligent assessments of modern American life, but it is his compassionate portrait of a grieving Otto in search of inner tranquility that is most affecting.” I>Booklist

“Merullo masterfully depicts the struggles of practicing mindfulness moment by moment . . . [the] novel is  full of nuanced, thoughtful prose and is an immensely satisfying conclusion to the series.”I>Publishers Weekly

“Otto is such a full human, which is why we can empathize with his questions and immerse ourselves in his experiences. In the end, we are all humanized by the spiritual journey of Dinner with Buddda.”