Hanuman's Journey [Paperback]

Hans van Latenstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1999

Hanuman's Journey, Beyond the Sphere, takes you on an unforgettable adventure through many places in the world. Hunted by the United Elite, an organization of very influential business persons and industrialists, and instructed by the divine yogi from the Himalayas, Hanuman finds himself in dangerously suspenseful situations. While he tries to introduce the sacred symbol of the divine yogi into the West, he barely escapes from death on different occasions. He has to avoid authorities, travel illegally, and hide and run for his life to Nepal, Tibet, Peru, and the United States. On his way, Hanuman gradually starts to understand the incredible impact of the symbol on peoples' lives, and why the United Elite wants to avoid the symbol being revealed in the West. Hanuman's Journey has many different angles of appreciation: besides being a tremendous adventure, it reveals, to the conscious reader, an ocean of wisdom. Everybody will find profound guidelines for self-actualization/self-help, business people will find new perspectives for doing business in the new millennium, and romantics will feel completely in their element when Hanuman finds his ideal soulmate in the United States.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Author Hans van Latenstein demonstrates a talent for literary innovation as he seamlessly weaves principles of both Eastern and Western philosophies into an engaging storyline." -- James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review

"Couldn't put it down! A 'must have' for the business culture of the new millennium!" -- Mark Evans, First Vice President, Marketing Group, Mutual of Omaha

"Couln't put it down! A 'must have' for the business culture of the new millennium!" -- Mark Evans, First Vice President, Marketing Group, Mutual of Omaha

"Hans van Latenstein skillfully welds together realization with high adventure, forming a powerful new perspective...the missing link in creating health, wellness and fulfilling relationships!" -- Robert A. Stratbucker, M.D., Ph.D., Physician/Engineer, Founder of Health Technology Corp.

"Hans' explanation of spirituality is the simplest I've ever heard!" -- Mary Kay Mueller, International speaker, and author of the book: Taking Care of Me: The Habits of Happiness

"If you like Indiana Jones, The Celestine Prophecy, and Mutant Message Down Under, you will like this book."

"This book has many different angles of appreciation: besides being a tremendous adventure, it reveals, to the conscious reader, an ocean of wisdom. Everybody will find profound guidelines for self-actualization/self-help, business people will find new perspectives for doing business in the new millennium, and romantics will feel completely in their element when Hanuman find his "ideal soulmate" in the United States. Recommended for young and old!"

"Hans skillfully welds together realization with hih adventure, forming a powerful new perspective...the missing link in creating health, wellness and fulfilling relationships!!" -- Robert A. Stratbucker, M.D., Ph.D., Physician/Engineer, Founder of Health Technology Corp.

Fact or Fiction? The journey beyond the sphere is one that may ask that but does not really need to be answered. It is all backdrop. Hanuman's Journey is a story of courage. It is the courage shown by the main character in traveling halfway around the world for the sake of friendship, enlightenment and love. And it is the display of courage by a first time writer to deliver his compelling story in his non-native language. Simplicity is the key. Van Latenstein's story is an archetype. The 'salvation of the world story' is a plot line seen through history and perfected by Stephen Spielberg in Indiana Jones and carried to the New Age market by James Redfield in The Celestine Prophecy. In van Latenstein's Hanuman's Journey, a metaphysical message is woven through the detail of exotic locations and international intrigue. -- Michael Braunstein, The Reader, December 2, 1999

The name of the story's hero, Hanuman, is the author's nickname, given him by the divine guru high in the Himalayas. Where autobiography and fiction intermingle is a question neither addressed or considered. Who cares? It is the story that counts, not the facts or the fictions. The lessons learned are in the lines and between the lines. Hans/Hanuman takes us from Amsterdam to India to the Amazon to Miami and Moab on the way to Sedona, the Rockies and finally true love in Omaha. Awakened by a late night phonecall, Hanuman is called to carry an ancient archetypal symbol into the West from a guru in Tibet. The reasoning is simple: Humanity must be united. And the Earth provides the metaphor. The Himalayas are the East, the Rockies are the West. The Himalayas are female, the Rockies are male; the Himalayas are yin, the Rockies yang. Hanuman's instructions are to unite the polarity. His mandate is to bring the symbol to the West. -- Michael Braunstein, The Reader, December 2, 1999

Van Latenstein has traveled extensively in the journey that brought him to the United States. And Hanuman does the same. In Hanuman's version, bullets abound. Traveling by taxi in India or by riverboat along the Amazon, someone is out to get Hanuman. From ambush and from helicopters, the fire flies. Along the way, Hanuman learns as much about himself by journeying within as he does of the world by his journey through it. Finally reaching the West, it seems the adventure nears completion. But for Hanuman, it is only the beginning -- Michael Braunstein, The Reader, December 2, 1999

From the Publisher

We are trilled to have discovered this book! Hans van Latenstein's way of telling a story is phenomenal, so true to life, it is as though, you the reader, are apart of a movie. If you like Indiana Jones, The Celestine Prophecy, and Mutant Message Down Under, you will like this novel. Hanuman's Journey, Beyond the Sphere, is a book full of profound insights uncovered while traveling on a tremendous adventure. Author Hans van Latenstein was born in Holland. English was not his first language. Yet after moving to the United States, he has chosen that language to take on the daunting task of story telling for the first time. And it works fantastically! The book is absolutely captivating from the first page. What an inspired way to bring forth profoundly powerful ideas of enlightenment, effectiveness, and personal empowerment, not only for the business culture of the new millennium, but in mind/body health, and relationships. Hans brings a unique, uplifting perspective with him, as he comes from another culture, which causes the reader to experience understandings that they have never realized before. It is easy to know that we will be seeing many great things from this author. Keep an eye on this one!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Wellness Pub (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967539242
• ISBN-13: 978-0967539249
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,685,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking the journey with Hanuman., November 30, 1999

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trudy g. brandt (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hanuman's Journey (Paperback)

Hans has a new and refreshing style of writing. His character's journeys to some of the world's breathtaking and spiritually inspiring sites were beautifully scribed. I read with anxious anticipation of each new adventure and with a curiosity I'd not experienced since reading my most treasured childhood novels. I would recommend this new work to anyone wanting to capture the imagination and stimulate the soul. Looking forward to more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone searching true happiness., March 9, 2000

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Chris Torsani, Intn'l Sales Manager, Santa Cr... (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hanuman's Journey (Paperback)

Regarding how I found out about this book, I have been a devoted fan of Ramayana for many years now. Hanuman is my favorite person and I thrive in hearing and speaking about him. I just happened to start up a search in Amazon.com for Hanuman. I ended up ordering this book thinking it was a story about the Hanuman in Ramayana. At first when I realized it wasn't, I must admit I was a bit disappointed. But, after reading the first few pages, I couldn't put it down anymore and just immersed myself into the story. Also, at first, the fiction part of the story (united elite, guns, etc.) didn't appeal to me, but the more I read - the more I was hooked. I enjoyed very much how the author combined such an interesting adventure with such valuable knowledge. Please read this book.

2.0 out of 5 stars Better to borrow this book, June 21, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Hanuman's Journey (Paperback)

The book storyline is written similarily to the "Celestine Prophecy". The story runs a bit fast and ends up being unrealistic. However, this author ignores details to his spiritual truth or much of any. Leaves the reader more dazed than directed.