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After reaching the height of his career, Tony Schwartz finds his achievements hollow and questions what constitutes a meaningful life. Over five years, he travels across the United States, meeting mystics, psychologists, philosophers, physicians, and scientists. In blending the seeker’s hunger with journalistic rigor, Schwartz interviews and engages the key figures of a distinctively American wisdom tradition, exploring spiritual life, religion, and wisdom.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth
Authors: Tony Schwartz
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