This extraordinary work is on of the most challenging I've ever read. Kornfield addresses our issues and responsibilities as mental and spiritual beings, and Provides expert advice on how to develop wisdom, grow through pain and how to arrive at spiritual maturity. He calls the reader out, Suggesting That each of us need "name our demons," that each must calm our warring heart and spirit. Here in between the covers of this book is The Great Possibility to deep healing for the sincere seeking of self-truth and self-knowledge. Kornfield is CLEARLY one who has done deep and honest spiritual work, and I appreciate how he pulled together the wisdom and relevant advice sprinkled on every page, and every chapter of this most challenging work.