Kriyananda's Memoirs

If you could sum up Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography in three words, what would they be?

Almost good,but

What was one of the most memorable moments of Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography?

Yogananda's early years before he was a teaching master show him to be extraordinary in a way that the Autobiography does not. He could be humorous as well as humble. And yes, there were 'miracles' I had not heard about.

How could the performance have been better?

Kriyananda's voice is scratchy (God bless him) and not pleasant to listen to. He should dictate it to someone else to read

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely not. The information is good coming from a man who knew him personally, and is well worth hearing, so i did soldier through it, and would recommend doing so. A little at a time

Any additional comments?

Good listen

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A unbelievable treasure of divine wisdom and love.

This is one of the best books I have ever read. I recommend to first read or listen to Autobiography Of A Yogi if you have not already read it ( there is not better book then AY in my experience) and follow up with this sacred amazing book. It is packed with so many incredible stories of Paramahansa Yogananda that are not in AY and filled with so many layered teachings that will help to enrich and place your feet even more firmly on the path of self realization. It is written and narrated in the voice of a direct desciple of Paramahansa Yogananda named Swami Kriyananda who he himself you cannot help but feel and be pleasantly uplifted by the saintly qualities that come through his voice and expression. WOW WOW WOW!!!
May this book feed your soul as it has mine.

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Life story and recollections

This is an overview of Paramhansa Yogananda's life and includes material which is not present in the Autobiography of a Yogi. Many stories and recollections here can be found in the author's other works such as The New Path; the beauty of this work is the context in which the author has tried to set the various events in the life of Paramhansa Yogananda. He also talks about their Spiritual path, Sanatan Dharm and Yogananda's universal teachings. the author is an old man and has read the book himself so the voice is not youthful however, the energy and sincerity which he brings in his voice cannot be substituted by a professional.

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Good book, needs a different narrator

It is great to have a complementary Yogananda biography, and there are some lovely nuggets of wisdom in it also. The drawback is the narration, it is great to hear the book from the voice of the author; however, his health impedes him from properly delivering it...in this case, probably better to have someone else read it.

entertaining and interesting.

there are so many interesting things surrounding Yogananda life. this telling just adds more to the story.