Okay, so as I was starting to write my Rad Reads: Girl, Stop Apologizing post I realized that a series called “Rad Reads” really wouldn’t be complete without me sharing my favorite book with you all.

I stumbled upon Saltwater Buddha by Jaimal Yogis a couple years ago when searching through Amazon for some sort of beach/surf/water related book to bring on a family vacation. Since then, this book has quite literally traveled the world with me. 2 trips to Bali, 6 weeks in Europe, 6 weeks in Madagascar- This book has been along for all of them. Looking back that wasn’t intentional. For longer trips I usually pack two books one being something I’ve never read that is a bit longer in length and the second tends to end up being Saltwater Buddha. I think the logic behind the book making it into my suitcase is- I know I like it, it is a fairly easy read, and I don’t mind reading it over again (I think I’ve read it 5 times. My copy is pretty well loved).

Okay so you get it, the book is a staple in my suitcase, but what is it actually about? It’s a memoir, it’s Jaimal Yogis sharing his stories. From running away to Hawaii in high school, to wanting to become a monk, to moving to New York for grad school, Jaimal always managed to make his way back into the ocean. If you ask me, Jaimal has lived a pretty rad life so far, full of twists, turns, and adventures. And I guess that’s why I like it. I like hearing tales of people following their own compass, trying all the things. If you ask me, that is how life should be lived.

This truly is a book for all of the salty souls out there.

This is a book for the wave chasers.

This is a book for the yogis, for the writers, for the dreamers.

It is my favorite, and I recommend it endlessly.