Never to Return :
A Modern Quest for Eternal Truth
by Sharon Janis
Paperback, 350 pages
Published by Blue Dove Pr
Publication date: November 1997
ISBN: 1884997295
Reviews:
21st Century Books, 9/12/98, a cry of the soul
Sharon Janis is an award winning television and film producer, this is her spiritual biography: sensitively written with clarity and a sense of humor. NEVER TO RETURN is "a cry of the soul that longs to break free from the illusory world of limitation and confusion and rediscover its own true nature."
A Reader , 10/05/97: Never to Return:
A Modern Quest for Eternal Truth
Never to Return is a real-life spiritual adventure that offers a rare and
intimate glimpse into a modern-day quest for truth. The author's memoir
begins with a challenging childhood through which she learns a strength,
independence and curiosity that awakens in her a voracious appetite for
something deeper, a spiritual hunger in spite of her atheist upbringing.
Enrolled as a neurophysiology student at the University of Michigan, Ms.
Janis explores the mechanics of personal consciousness through inward investigation.
An earth-shaking encounter with Swami Muktananda inspires Janis to spend the next ten years living in his monastery, learning ancient wisdom through the challenges and guidance of two colorful spiritual teachers.
A twist on the path then leads straight into the heart of Tinseltown, where the author is challenged to maintain her spiritual quest in the face of Hollywood's illusions, working with legends as diverse as Allen Funt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, while winning many local, national and international awards for her work.
The skills gained in Hollywood give Ms. Janis an ability to share deep spiritual insights about the mind, devotion, death, humility, justice, and grace, in a down-to-earth memoir that even a beginner can enjoy and understand.
"Never to Return is a true story of the inner journey, yet it reads
like a novel. Join Sharon Janis for the spiritual adventure of your life!"
--Lucia Capacchione, author The Creative Journal: The Art of Finding Yourself
"Using her natural sense of humor and gift for story-telling, Sharon
Janis has skillfully woven a rich tapestry that illustrates one everyday
mystic's journey and ongoing transformation with candid charm and clearly
genuine devotion. Her amazing life experiences and easy-to-read style make
Never to Return an inspiring and uplifting book to read and recommend to
anyone with even the most fleeting longing for more than just the mundane
life."
--Liana R. Beckett, MFCC, co-author Leaving the Enchanted Forest
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