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• Publisher: Mandala Publishing (January 19, 2010)
• Length: 368 pages
• ISBN13: 9781601090560

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Remarkable Journey of Self-discovery!

I really enjoyed this audio book, especially since I didn't have to struggle with the Sanskrit words. . I was impressed by the author's focus and devotion at such a young age. This book was well written and read by the author. On my own path to self-discovery, I am inspired by the story.

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• Michael Beheshtaein

This book has changed my life

A story that had to be told. It is God’s plan to get these stories out to those who need to hear it and read it and understand it - it is that everything in life happens for a reason - to let go and let God. As a Muslim I’ve yet to read on a journey of a man so profoundly beautiful, scary and so profoundly meaningful and all with the single goal of finding his way to God. Appreciate the wisdom he shared.

Just WOW!!!

What a beautiful story that is well written/told also! This story is very inspiring and so happy to hear the story told from the voice of the author.

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Life’s Most Adventurous Journey

I feel I am so fortunate so I got the change to hear this audio book. Most importantly it is so great to hear in the Author’s Voice.

• Harish Iyer

Inspiring and Life changing

There were several positive things 1) The narration quality is excellent. The author is a natural story teller and has deep and contemplative voice. Use of various background sounds enhanced the hearing experience. 2) The humility of the author is inspiring. During his numerous unique encounters, I never heard him once criticizing a spiritual path, religion or person. 3) The habit of the author to take valuable lessons from both positive and negative encounters in life was inspiring.

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This book is a true gem. I would recommend it to anyone interested in spirituality. Fantastic storytelling and production make it a pleasure to listen to. It is captivating in every aspect.

ABSOLUTELY MUST READ

There are many reviews of this book and all are outstanding. I don’t know what I can add to that, only that I URGE you to listen to this story. It has so many good and tender moments. So much you can learn from the author’s life experiences. The background music adds to the ambiance of the book. The author, Radhanath Swami is also the narrator, which added to the story. DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS BOOK!! My thanks to all involved, JK.

• Eric Santagada

Incredible Spiritual Life Story

Beautifully written, well performed, full of adventure and wisdom. I couldn’t stop listening. Highly recommended.

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Exceptional book a must listen. I thoroughly enjoyed. Inspirational book for any spiritual seekers. A story about very risky hitchhiker who is fulfilling his inner call risking his own life. Such a thrilling story.

I’m am forever changed

Thank you Swami for sharing your beautiful journey. I saw my own journey within yours and have gained a better understanding of devotion to God in whatever form I identify with and every thing else will work out.

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Born in Chicago in 1950, Radhanath Swami, sets out to wander the world on a spiritual quest. Arriving in India in 1970, he lives the life of a wandering mendicant, travelling both outwardly and inwardly. Within months, his young world is augmented by experience, realization, soul-stirring revelations and near death experiences. He imbibes the teachings of great yogis, monks, and gurus including Swami Sivananda, Swami Rama, Swami Satchitananda, Swami Chidananda, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Ananda Mayi Ma, Neem Karoli Baba, Muktananda, the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa. He meets lepers and Naga Babas, contemplative Buddhists and mystic yogis. Living in Himalayan caves, forests and under trees, he moves through the subcontinent with a thirst for "the truth" that is rarely seen. Fasting and meditating for a month on the Banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh, he hears the celestial sound of mantras emerging from the Holy River.

Each experience brings him closer to the core of India's mystic teachings and to the divine love he has been seeking. He reveals all in "The Journey Home", a penetrating account into the heart of a seeker, filled with humor, adventure, wisdom, and inspiration. Perhaps not since, Autobiography of A Yogi, has such a lucid and intricate tale of one man's revelation of the soul been so wonderfully recounted. As a man of infinite depth and grace, his life story offers all who hear it, an infinite wisdom.

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