Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road [Paperback]

Darren Main (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

Explores story of The Wizard of Oz from a modern, spiritual point of view, this guidebook is filled with wisdom and common sense.

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About the Author

Darren John Main is a yoga and meditation instructor, spiritual counselor and group facilitator. He has studied with the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the Upledger Institute and the Rhode Island College School of Social Work. In addition to his formal training, Darren has spent extensive time in various yoga ashrams and Buddhist and Christian Monasteries. Not only does he facilitate workshops in the United States and abroad, he is also the cofounder and director of Castro Yoga in San Francisco, where he currently resides.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Findhorn Press (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1899171231
• ISBN-13: 978-1899171231
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Darren Main is a yoga and meditation instructor and author. His books include "Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic", "Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road", Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality" and "The Findhorn Book of Meditation".

In addition to his writing, he facilitates workshops and gives talks on yoga and modern spirituality throughout the United States and abroad. He currently resides in San Francisco.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey to Healing, February 20, 2000

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Christopher Love (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road (Paperback)

The Wizard of Oz was a story that both captivated and terrified me as a child (I always cried at the monkeys). Now I can see that the richness of emotion and meaning that I felt then was founded in something deeper than I could then understand. This very wise book takes a classic, mythical tale and transforms it into a journey of the soul. As a counselor who works with spirit-seeking people, I now recommend Spiritual Journeys Along the Yellow Brick Road to anyone on the path. In reading this book you come to see all the story's characters in a different light - not simply as delightful technicolor creations, but as parts of the human experience to be understood and healed.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Totally Amazing Book You'll Enjoy, January 6, 2003

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F. Phillips "jackstiger" (JACKSONVILLE, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road (Paperback)

I first read the author's other book, "Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic" and was totally blown away by his insight and wisdom. I've read (and continue to read) as much as I can on subjects of yoga and spirituality and was so impressed by this book that I wanted to find another by the same author. I was frankly not too excited when I saw that his other book was entitled "Spritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road." I'm probably the only former kid in America who didn't like "The Wizard of Oz" and had to force myself to see the whole movie from beginning to end. I'm also a fussy reader, and had to decide if I really wanted to read this book. The other reviews posted on this site were so positive I decided to give it a chance. I was not in the least disappointed!! I would never have thought of the "Wizard of Oz" as a spritual journey, but the author clearly and capably demonstrates this for his readers. This book was not only highly entertaining and a very enjoyable reading experience, but it teaches many valuable lessons without seeming to do so. Whether or not you are a fan of the movie or the Frank Baum book, I would highly and unquestioningly recommend this book to anyone who is on his/her own spiritual journey, or to anyone who just wants to have a good time enjoying a great book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Perspective on a Classic, February 11, 2000

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sheri (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road (Paperback)

"Spiritual Journeys Along the Yellow Brick Road" brings new perspective and insight to an American classic. The spiritual interpretation of the Oz characters and places give new life to ancient Truths. Anyone who enjoys the movie will delight in this well written book as will the earnest Truth-seeker. Darren's insights add depth and meaning to a perennial favorite. This is a thought-provoking "must-have" for any spiritual library.