In My Own Way: An Autobiography by Alan Watts (English) Paperback Book

Description: In My Own Way by Alan Watts Originally published: Pantheon Books, 1972. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography — long out of print and rare until now — Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution from a child of religious conservatives in rural England to a freewheeling spiritual teacher who challenged Westerners to defy convention and think for themselves. From early in this intellectual life, Watts shows himself to be a philosophical renegade and wide-ranging autodidact who came to Buddhism through the teachings of Christmas Humphreys and D. T. Suzuki. Told in a nonlinear style, In My Own Way wonderfully combines Watts own brand of unconventional philosophy and often hilarious accounts of gurus, celebrities, psychedelic drug experiences, and wry observations of Western culture. A charming foreword written by Watts father sets the tone of this warm, funny, and beautifully written story of a compelling figure who encouraged readers to "follow your own weird" — something he always did himself, as his remarkable account of his life shows. Author Biography Alan Watts was born in England in 1915 and received his early education at Kings School, Canterbury. He received a masters degree from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Illinois and an honorary doctorate of divinity from the University of Vermont. He wrote his first book, The Spirit of Zen, at the age of twenty and went on to write over twenty other books including The Way of Zen, The Book, and Tao: The Watercourse Way, which though never fully completed was published after the authors death and introduced thousands of readers to Taoist thought. In addition to being an acclaimed au Review "Enthralling . . . a most engrossing autobiography . . . unlike anything youve ever read . . . Those who like myself have found the solution to at least one momentous riddle of the universe inside each of Mr. Wattss memorable books will be enlightened beyond expectations by this chronicle of the web of interlacing experiences and ideas which have constituted his inner life." — Henry A. Murray, MD, Harvard University"Exuberant . . . It is possible to categorize Wattss autobiography as merely a diverting, candid, brilliantly written egocentric memoir of ones mans expeditious use of philosophy, religion, even science and the arts, to achieve name, fame, a good living and a secure niche in the current cultural scene. Actually In My Own Way cannot be dismissed in quite such simplistic terms, for it is the account of an exceptional mans search for the basic truth of his own nature. . ." — Nancy Wilson Ross, New York Times Book Review"A beautiful presentation as only the old master could do it." — John C. Lilly"A thoroughly entertaining book." — Publishers Weekly Review Quote "Enthralling . . . a most engrossing autobiography . . . unlike anything youve ever read . . . Those who like myself have found the solution to at least one momentous riddle of the universe inside each of Mr. Wattss memorable books will be enlightened beyond expectations by this chronicle of the web of interlacing experiences and ideas which have constituted his inner life." -- Henry A. Murray, MD, Harvard University "Exuberant . . . It is possible to categorize Wattss autobiography as merely a diverting, candid, brilliantly written egocentric memoir of ones mans expeditious use of philosophy, religion, even science and the arts, to achieve name, fame, a good living and a secure niche in the current cultural scene. Actually In My Own Way cannot be dismissed in quite such simplistic terms, for it is the account of an exceptional mans search for the basic truth of his own nature. . ." -- Nancy Wilson Ross, New York Times Book Review "A beautiful presentation as only the old master could do it." -- John C. Lilly "A thoroughly entertaining book." -- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN1577315847 Short Title IN MY OWN WAY Publisher New World Library Language English ISBN-10 1577315847 ISBN-13 9781577315841 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint New World Library Subtitle An Autobiography Place of Publication Novato, CA Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd DOI 10.1604/9781577315841 AU Release Date 2007-05-02 NZ Release Date 2007-05-02 US Release Date 2007-05-02 UK Release Date 2007-05-02 Author Alan Watts Pages 384 Publication Date 2007-05-02 DEWEY 294.3927092 Audience General Edition Description Second Edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98130907;

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