Tales of Wonder: Adventures Chasing the Divine: An Autobiography Audiobook

" Even after reading his autobiography, I'm surprised I hadn't heard of Huston Smith. It sounds like his whole life would've fit right into the things I was reading about in college and after. Basically, he's a religious scholar who has explored the world's religions very open-mindedly while retaining his ties to Christianity. Very interesting take on everything - I wish there would have been a little more about his travels, but perhaps that's in one of his other books... "

" Unexpected delight. It was a gift and I wasn't sure... His wife's name is Kendra "

" I came to this book through the Harvard Psychedelic Club. I'm usually not a huge fan of autobiography, but this was ok. Lots of pictures. I enjoyed thinking about what it must have been like to grow up in rural China in the 1920s. He definitely has had a fascinating life. Smith talks about a friend of his that did a pilgrimage on the west cost from Los Angeles to Ukiah. He took a vow of silence and it took him three years because for every third step they would bow down on the ground. I'm still somewhere between cool and totally crazy. "

" excellent, enjoyable, easy read; autobio of Huston Smith; very personal and engaging "

" Considering the broadness of Huston Smith's experiences and travels, this is a book of surprisingly little consequence and meaning. But it's interesting enough to lead me to read most of it. "

" Good book full of optimism, especially for us cynics. "

" Reading for Pastor's book club. "

" Huston Smith is amazing. This is his autobiography, and (if you are interested in religion) you will wish you could live his life. "

" It is a wonderful autobiography that really takes you into his life long deeply honest and searching quest for the spiritual way. I appreciate his other books all the more for having read this one. "

" I loved this book. What an interesting man! I expected this book to be rather dull/dry and was pleasantly surprised by the delightful tales Smith shares with his readers. Recommended it to several friends. You don't even have to know who he is in order to love the book and find his life fascinating. "

" such an amazing book, this guys life is just so amazing, when he studies religion, he studies it "

" This was a beautiful life story of one of our most important teachers. I took many notes and listed some in my quotes section. Most importantly perhaps, I am inspired to really be and continue to become a lifelong seeker, thinker, and teacher. "

" Interesting survey of the world's religions. I enjoyed the read. "

" I hold Huston Smith in high regard as an educator on the World's reiogions , so I enjoyed his autobiography. "

" I truly enjoyed seeing the craft, as well as glimpsing the human frailities, of Huston Smith. I think both are very important, and I cried over his description of what he thinks happens when we die. Beautiful. "

" I had the distinct honor of traveling with Huston the summer of 1984, and I only wished I'd taken even more time to discuss his ideas with him face to face. A delightful read about an amazing man! "

" I would give this book 3 1/2 stars if possible. I enjoyed the book and it has inspired me to look again at his other writings. This one read like a short introduction to his work. I wanted more depth and detail. "