A must read

This a a fascinating and well written book. The people who were showcased told their stories with heart and honesty. The author created a well researched and thoughtful book. I was sorry to see it end. The narration was excellent, I couldn’t ask for better. I would recommend this book to everyone. I was moved and entertained all at once. A true must read.

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Amazing book, challenges our perception of reality

I loved this amazing book. The author invested so much of himself, his time and talents into researching this fantastic story. His writing style is impecable and the narration of the audio book was delightful. Will be looking for more of his books now.

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Wonderful book, Great Narration, Magic!

I first read the paperback version and loved it. When I heard the audio book had come out, I just had to get it. Sometimes the movie of a book or the audio book can ruin the experience you had while reading. But not in this case! The way it was narrated brought out aspects of this true story I didn’t get in the first reading, layers of meaning beneath the surface. Now I want to read the book again! Such a magical, yet true story from the Tibetan world. A great book for anyone with a sense of wonder. No need to have an interest in Tibet, Buddhism, or any other belief for that matter. A real human story of what we all wish for, somewhere deep down inside: a place of peace, free of strife and troubles. I’d give it six stars if I could!!

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Not as described

I could not get into this book. I did not care for the fake laughter. I seemed more like a fairy tail than a non fiction.

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Deeply affecting

Inspiring, thrilling and powerful, I suspect I will be thinking about this account for a very long time.

This book works beautifully on multiple levels: as a mind-bending logic-defying story of modern day magic and adventure, as a brilliant revelation of the depth and power of human meaning-making in difficult situations, and—for Western people like myself with an interest in Vajrayana Buddhist practice—a precious example of how Buddhist doctrines of karma, pure view, emptiness and compassion can be *lived* experience.

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A riveting read!

This is an astounding story told with the insight and compassion worthy of a true practitioner of the dharma. It is rich in detail, nuance and consumate word smithing....obviously thoroughly researched. On its way to becoming a true classic in the tradition of Alexandra David-Neal’ s “Magic and Mystery in Tibet”, a most riveting read!!!

Thoroughly Engrossing!

Admittedly, I love stories that are true as well as stories about truth, that is, Dharmic. I enjoyed this so much that I just started re-listening to it immediately upon finishing it the first time. The tale is fascinating and the narration was excellent; varied, well acted, pleasant to the ear and clearly enunciated. Altogether wonderful!! Bravo!

Fascinating

I loved this book in so many ways. Brilliantly written . Beautifully told. The narrator was absolutely first class.

Awesome Story

The painstaking research that went into this made an inherently fascinating account come to life without hyperbole and unencumbered by the politics one must take into account if one were a Tibetan Buddhist.

Enjoyed it!

I really enjoyed the audio book. It’s an interesting story and I am going to listen to it again, l feel like I missed something.