The surrender experiment
by Michael A. Singer · first published 2015
78% recommend22% neutral
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Memoir of a tech founder's years applying surrender and inner awareness in daily life. Readers find it practical and rereadable, especially those curious about spirituality without a guru-style pitch.
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Shares stories from the author's pursuit of enlightenment, from his years as a hippie introvert and successes as a computer engineer through his work in humanitarian efforts, counseling readers on how to navigate confusing aspects in the spiritual journey.
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