buddhism

I would expect that this book is heavy going to many readers. Tarrant's blend of Eastern and Western myths, depth psychology, and religeon make this one of the most dense, thought provoking, and awakening books I've ever read.

With literary flair, Tarrant maps out the path of the Hero and the Everyman toward a more evolved self.

Tarrant's book is a masterwork. For those experiencing loss, depression, despair, or just plain frustration by the uncertainty, confusion or slowness of their spiritual search, Tarrant's book is sure to bring hope and new understanding. He is sure to remind you, as he did me, that the experience of living life, whatever happens, is the reason we are here. THIS IS WHERE THE ACTION IS. While we may be pulled upward to the Creator, we've also got things to learn here and passing through the dark is the great teacher of how to find Spirit and evolve. Learning to control your attention is the key. But this book will do more than make you UNDERSTAND that; it will make you FEEL it right down to your toenails! Tarrant speaks from his heart here! His prose sparkles like poetry and fine, aged wine. In his foreward, Tarrant reports dreaming that this book was a large fish. If you read it, his big fish will swallow you whole, like Jonah, and you will come out a different man or woman.

John Tarrant writes with the eye of a master and the heart of a poet. An absolutely beautiful book.