"..The pearl, essence, the breath of God, the water of life, etc." Call it what you will, Deepak Chopra says that it is our deepest hunger and he gives us fifteen secrets to unlocking that hidden part of ourselves, which leads to a confrontation with our shadow self and thus, to radical transformation.

Not too long ago, it seemed that my life had been reduced to a steady series of unfortunate events. Doors kept closing and yet each setback hinted at opportunities for greater awareness and peace.

The Book of Secrets appeared during the peak of my self-reflection. I confronted my shadow and determined that I was going to face all her fears and doubt head on! Deepak Chopra refers to this as transcending the "personal" and moving into the "universal." He offers fifteen secrets that illuminate upon the deeper reality of life "and every secret goes back to the existence of an invisible intelligence that operates beneath the visible surface of life."

This book was a wonderful reminder that suffering is more of an indicator of something more serene and lasting rather than merely a fluctuating state of being.