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PRAISE FOR ENLIGHTENMENT BLUES

“Andre van der Braak’s writing is fresh and innocent. He describes with humor and reflection what really happens to those of us who offer themselves so completely to another human being. There are mystical experiences; the heights come to life, but also the pits, the awful cruelty of those who have given up their personal conscience. I found this book compelling and terrifying at the same time.”

Orit Sen-Gupta, co-author of Dancing the Body of Light - The Future of Yoga

“Enlightenment Blues is the personal story of one man’s eleven year journey into and out of a group of seekers of enlightenment with a charismatic leader who claims to be an exemplar of perfection. What distinguishes this book are the writer’s insights and honesty. Anyone who has ever belonged to such a group, or knows anyone who has, or who wants to understand what the appeals and dangers of surrendering to a guru consist of, would benefit from reading this book.”

Joel Kramer, co-author of The Guru Papers

“This is an important book. Read it. Andre’s experience of falling for the Teacher’s charming logic and his painful exploration of understanding the golden cage of teachers and teachings will be a useful story for many.”

Mark Whitwell, author of Yoga of Heart

“Andre van der Braak’s book, Enlightenment Blues, is an astounding and fascinating account of the eleven years he spent with his guru, Andrew Cohen. It tells of one human being’s attempt, in the name of enlightenment, to compel another human being into abject submission. I saw how it was done. I was there. With an honesty that takes your breath away, the author reveals his own slow disintegration in the face of his master’s ever growing paranoia and ferocious will to control. A splendid job.”

Luna Tarlo, author of The Mother of God