Heart Awakening
Heart Awakening by Alan Zundel, published by iUniverse in September 2005, is a 284-page work that explores the journey of a young man seeking love and spiritual enlightenment. Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, a time marked by cultural and spiritual upheaval, the narrative follows Carl Lehrer as he navigates his cynicism following a failed relationship and the looming threat of the draft. His encounter with Sharon Belmont, who introduces him to new spiritual practices, sets him on a transformative path filled with meditation and encounters with spiritual teachers.
Readers will find that Heart Awakening delves into themes of love, truth, and personal growth, as Carl’s quest leads him to profound realizations about himself and his future. The story captures the essence of suburban youth grappling with their search for deeper meaning in life. Through Carl’s experiences, the book reflects on the spiritual odyssey of a generation, making it a thoughtful exploration of faith and self-discovery.
Official synopsis Publisher
Heart Awakening is the story of how a young man’s pursuit of love becomes a journey into spiritual awakening. Set during the cultural and spiritual confusion of the early 1970s, it captures the experience of suburban young people searching for deeper meaning in their lives.
Carl Lehrer has grown cynical after a failed relationship and nearly being drafted. He falls for Sharon Belmont, whose openness to new spiritualities launches him on a personal journey involving meditation, spiritual teachers, and a psychic premonition about their future. Carl’s quest for love and truth eventually leads to a breakthrough experience beyond anything he could have imagined.
What Readers Say:
‘It’s great-really stays with me. Good opening scene and powerful ending.”-Jane Schaberg, Detroit, Michigan (author of The Resurrection of Mary Magdalene)
‘Reading it was a spiritual journey in itself!”-Andy Turner, Las Vegas, Nevada
‘Definitely has heart. Captured well the dialogue of young people on a spiritual odyssey.”-Elizabeth Prince, Oakland, California
‘Enjoyed it very much-liked the story, and the meditation sequence was pivotal, really satisfying.”-Michael Mangin, Huachuca City, Arizona
‘Liked the ending-satisfying, but realistic. Some of the scenes were really funny!”-Theresa Farmer, Henderson, Nevada
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