In an inspiring exploration of the mystery of our existence, Jack Haas uniquely assimilates many different spiritual paths and secular philosophies, and leads the reader into the experience of mystic wonder.

The autobiographical account of the author's journey from the claustrophobic city, to the primitive wilderness of coastal British Columbia, California, and Alaska, and into the uncharted regions of the soul. This is a true tale of adventure, misadventure, wonder, alchemy, mysticism, and miracles. It is a journey into rare spiritual and wilderness experiences, and it is a journey home. Nominated for a BC Book Prize, and a Pulitzer Prize.

A rapturous saga, relating the author's inimitable experiences while out and about in "this crazy, beautiful, impossible world," as he describes it, "Roots and Wings" takes readers to such locales as India, Iceland, Hawaii, New Zealand, Nepal, Europe, and Israel.

An idiosyncratic compendium of poetic aphorisms, transformational drawings, and esoteric insights, metaphorically conveying the soul's journey through life, and subtly expressing the dream nature of all reality. ..".a very different type of inspirational work and highly recommended as an example of the art of poetry..." Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's choice)

This is both a remarkable journey through sacred India, and a pilgrimage to the immortal self. With his ever inexorable determination to pursue his highest path, Jack Haas visits many holy areas within the subcontinent of India, and communes with numerous masters who have passed from this plane, but who remain in the subtle realm to assist mankind in its growth to freedom and eternity. These include Krishna, Guru Nanak, Ramana Maharishi, and Shiva himself. Within the pages of this book Haas describes his own evolution towards an expanded, unlimited consciousness as well as his unique...