Revise Priorities Ahead! Life on a Spiritual Path

Travel with me through the storms of this real life adventure. Starting with an idyllic, rural childhood we go into the gangland streets of New York and on to Seattle for High School, where Rock and Roll is coming in. These all provide lots of exciting stories. An auto accident throws me into a near death experience. I know the ecstasy of being a slave to that old white horse galloping through my veins and the agony of a cold turkey withdrawal. I go from sweeping floors to being called the Pork Belly King of Wall Street. The stress-filled heights of a top earning executive give way at the hands of an enraged butcher knife wielding wife. A devastating divorce leads to the joys of an almost penny-less hippy at Rainbow gatherings. Peek into a budding awareness of sexuality and the influences of raging hormones inflamed by spiritual practices. See how a romantic nature fuels the wildfires of many exciting relationships with passion, poetry and pathos. Thrill with me through my Satori. Follow my intriguing search for a master, how it draws me to India to meet him and to join the most controversial spiritual movement of the 20th century. You will be captivated by intimate stories ‘told and untold’ - from the building of our utopia in the desert, to the street people saga and a barely avoided Waco-like siege by the powers that be. All this is yours, with humor and unguarded honesty. I hope my personal account may raise awareness that mysterious and magical events continue to occur. Enjoy the read.

Reviewers Comments include
I enjoyed the ride... You have a lovely way of describing... your Path to Becoming' -liked how you inserted the letters -London...is marvelously described-an interesting time piece- insights...and the people you meet are highly captivating..a brilliant read! (Bhagawati)
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It’s a treat to follow this Daredevil through a life meticulously recorded, wild, and well spent.
Moved by insatiable curiosity, Devananda tries it all on with zest, spirit, sensitivity and honesty...delightful collection of photos sprinkled along the way the real thing...can’t wait for Volume Two! (CM)
My son Douglas saw it and said "cool....I want to read the book! (HF)
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Still reading your book; I don’t want it to finish. It is well written. You are a good writer. I think this is an important contribution to the Sanyassin community. It takes the reader from a childhood developing personality of high standards and work ethics, to one looking for answers in the spiritual realm, and wrestling with the oxymoron of a utopian existence in a dysfunctional organization – Its, well, it is riveting. Your honesty in your story-telling humanizes it all, making the journey truly believable. Your affection for your parents and your understanding of their concern for your “cult” plays a part. I have not been offended in the reading of this version of the book with regard to your sexual exploits.
There is an audience out there who will, truly identify with your journey and appreciate the history of Rajneeshpuram. It should answer a lot of questions. Currently, I am on the pages where you are bringing the homeless to the Ranch. You can be very proud of what you have accomplished. Finished the book, and all too soon.
It seemed to end abruptly, just like Rajneeshpuram. I laughed and I cried through it all. You need to write a sequel. It’s a wonderful book. I can’t wait to see it in its published state. ( DB)

The major areas of interest include:
Brotherhoods-Secret-Sacred
Enculturation - Societal and Religious Aspects - Freedom from and to
Health
Miraculous Healing
Love from all sides
Master - Disciple
Out of Body experiences
Poetic Outpouring
Quotes-Inspirational-Directional
Relationships
Religion vs. Religiousness -Controversial literature
Romance. Serendipity
Sex
Spirituality-Pathways- Meditation Satori-Enlightenment Truth. Freedom
Travel
Wall Street Lies