Book description
The author relates his search for spiritual enlightenment in the wilderness under the guidance of an Apache shaman and explores humanity's mystical relationship with nature
Why read it?
1 author picked The Quest as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Reading this book in my teen years changed my life.
Instinctually, I had always known there was a deeper layer of reality beyond the veneer of modern experience, waiting for me to connect. Tom’s meditations were part of a larger awakening process that opened my eyes to the spiritual world.
These true stories inspired me to get outside and make real connections with animals and ecosystems of my place, and with the spirit-that-moves-through-all-things. Through this practice, I found renewed hope and motivation and began building my own experiential understanding of nature’s mysteries.
Ultimately, this book sent me on a journey…
From Josh's list on The best books for deepening your connection with nature.
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