Book Reviews

"This is a journey through time as well as geography, a meditation on a generation coming to terms with its dark patrimony. It is a hopeful reminder that technology cannot extinguish humanity, much less the mysteries that surround us all."
Paul Saffo, director of the Institute for the Futu

"A powerful story reverberating with meaning, steeped in mythos, and as carefully tempered as a steel sword."
Mark Powelson, former publisher, Focus Magazine

"A captivating and enchanting tale..."
Bernard Ohanian, managing editor, National Geog

"The Sword of Heaven is a story of a remarkable spiritual journey that will cause readers to examine their own belief systems and perceptions of cultural differences. It is inspiring, uplifting, and deeply moving."
Anne Russell, former editor-in-chief, Folio Mag

"Few books capture the soul of the road like The Sword of Heaven. A beautifully rendered memoir that will inspire anyone in search of healing travel tales."
Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage

"Wonderful! The Sword of Heaven is a soulful tale exploring the fine line between fear and love along travel's magical path to inner and outer peace."
Steve Zikman, author of The Power of Travel

"The Sword of Heaven is very beautiful and the story has an intensity and inwardness that moves me."
Robert Bly, poet and author of Iron John

"...a timely passion."
James Houston, novelist and Wallace Stegner Fellow

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