Heart Awakening: A novel

by Alan F. Zundel

Heart Awakening is the story of how a young man's pursuit of love becomes a journey into spiritual awakening. Set during the cultural and spiritual confusion of the early 1970s, it captures the experience of suburban young people searching for deeper meaning in their lives. Carl Lehrer has grown cynical after a failed relationship and nearly being drafted. He falls for Sharon Belmont, whose openness to new spiritualities launches him on a personal journey involving meditation, spiritual teachers, and a psychic premonition about their future. Carl's quest for love and truth eventually leads to a breakthrough experience beyond anything he could have imagined. What Readers "It's great-really stays with me. Good opening scene and powerful ending." -Jane Schaberg, Detroit, Michigan (author of The Resurrection of Mary Magdalene) "Reading it was a spiritual journey in itself!" -Andy Turner, Las Vegas, Nevada "Definitely has heart. Captured well the dialogue of young people on a spiritual odyssey." -Elizabeth Prince, Oakland, California "Enjoyed it very much-liked the story, and the meditation sequence was pivotal, really satisfying." -Michael Mangin, Huachuca City, Arizona "Liked the ending-satisfying, but realistic. Some of the scenes were really funny!" -Theresa Farmer, Henderson, Nevada

Paperback

First published September 19, 2005

About the author

Hello!

Stories, whether fiction or non-fiction, are the best way to entertain, share life lessons, and connect with people. I started my adult life intending a career as a filmmaker and novelist, took a long detour via a spiritual search and an academic career as a political scientist, and have landed in late adulthood back in creative writing.

Over the years I have written four books, a screenplay, and numerous articles and essays. Please check out my blog, where I share my love of the art of narrative in books and movies and journal on my own evolving life as a writer.

In addition to writing I teach meditation, having practiced for over forty years, and have a part-time counseling practice.

My wife and I live in beautiful Eugene, Oregon.