Thanks so much for this summary. You know, I've had this book on my "to read" stack since it first came out, but just can't get myself to read it for some reason. I've started a few times, but always wind up spacing out until I finally give up and go do something else. Maybe now that I know it more I'll be able to get myself to really read it from cover to cover.

Btw, funny little story: I almost got to interview Adya when I had a spiritual radio show and that's how I first learned of him. My first few guests were people you've never heard of, but then after I got Byron Katie on the show SoundsTrue decided to send me materials for a bunch of their up-and-coming authors. Aday was one. They sent me a bunch of his books and CDs. I read the first few pages of one and was immediately taken into a direct experience of pure awareness. I've adored him ever sense, and now live in the same general region as him, so sometimes get to see him in person. Funny how spirit uses everything to help us find what we need to advance, isn't it?