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Falling Into the Light

Category: Fiction - Historical - Personage
Author: MJ Wiley
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
Publication Date: March 21, 2021
Number of Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781636495705
ASIN: 1636495702

After the Dalai Lama notices a hurt individual in his congregation, he begins to doubt his people's abilities. Disguised as a common man, the Dalai Lama sets out on a journey to the West to learn more about human life experiences. The transformative path takes him on the road to Chinatown and even the White House, where he experiences the juxtaposition of the Western and the Eastern cultures and how greed and capitalism have drained the nation. The Dalai Lama comes across the diversity of Americans with his encounters with Native Americans, Black slaves, and Irish thugs, forcing him to grow quickly. In addition to that, he finds true love and is forced to choose between two drastically different futures in two different countries.

Falling into the Light by MJ Wiley is an adventurous story that takes readers through America as it was in the 1800s, as readers follow the fictionalized Dalai Lama's journey to self-discovery and self-improvement. It is a spiritual odyssey that is replete with insights and wisdom, a tale that inspires thought while entertaining readers. It is nuanced, beautifully written, and intelligently plotted, and while the author dishes out meaningful passages and thought-provoking reflections, the book never fails to lift the reader’s interest with gorgeous writing and superb storytelling. The historical and geographical references will keep readers hooked as are the rich, three-dimensional characters written to bring life into the spiritual journey of the protagonist. Wiley introduces fresh ideas and refreshing enlightenment to readers with this tale.

Perfect for readers who want to learn more about their journey and place in the world, this book is an inspirational spiritual guide for all. Even though set in the 1800s, messages from the book will resonate with readers everywhere. It is a page-turner suitable for adults worldwide with easy-to-read language and an intriguing plot line

Reviewed By: Cristina Prescott

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Date: November 22, 2021

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