Anyone who wants an honest and sometimes terrifying account of spiritual exploration should read this book. Anyone who wants to dive into a journey of just a darn good story should read this book. Phillips does a great job of engaging the reader and bringing them into every situation of his quest, which is often frightening, sometimes funny. From kundalini to martial arts to near death experiences, this guy has been through the spiritual grind of truth searching, and does a great job at taking the reader with him.