John Roger Barrie‘s newest book, First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir, is now available! Fifty years ago, John Roger Barrie underwent a profound spiritual experience that forever changed his life. First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir is a greatly expanded account of that experience, originally published in his spiritual novel, Dialogues With the Lord of Time. You can order the paperback edition through independent bookstores, such as our favorite local bookstore, The Book Seller. You can also order First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir through major online retailers, such as Barnes & Noble and Amazon. A Kindle edition is also available. International booksellers include Blackwell’s (U.K.) and Booktopia (AUS).
One young man’s mystical journey in the autumn of 1974 turned his world upside down. In this riveting narrative, John Roger Barrie recounts a ninety-day transformational spiritual experience. His fascinating quest, filled with inner discoveries, insights, and revelations, unfolds as he searches for his soul.
“John Roger Barrie takes us on a transcendent spiritual journey with his brilliant and breathtaking autobiographical memoir. … His insights and foresights are captivating and compelling. He brings us to the depths of the human soul and to the heights of heaven.”
– from “An Appreciation” by Anne Steinemann, PhD
Colorful descriptions are given of John Roger Barrie’s sometimes unconventional approaches to discover God, as well as his struggles and the conflicts he faced, and the inner states he experienced. While maintaining his Christian roots, he also became an authorized lay instructor in the respected, interfaith-oriented Ramakrishna–Vedanta tradition later in his life. However, First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir focuses on his life-changing encounter with Jesus at age 17, which infused his soul with God and brought about profound inner transformations. Many time-tested spiritual practices are described, such as heartfelt prayer, undivided faith, routine meditation, complete surrender, and one-pointed dedication, as well as the need for divine grace.
First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir is an unforgettable excursion into the very heart of God.
