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Noah Levine chronicles a generation of angry youth who turned to punk rock, drugs, and rebellion in the wake of the 1960s’ unfulfilled promise. His personal quest for meaning begins with the aggressive energy of punk and spirals into the disillusionment that follows a life of excess. Finding the limits of violence and intoxication, Levine turns to Buddhism, discovering a path that channels his anger into compassion and service. He famously integrates the punk ethos with Buddhist practice, using the former’s intensity to fuel the latter’s wisdom. The narrative offers an intimate portrait of growth, the search for authenticity, and the possibility of healing in a hostile social climate.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Noah Levine
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