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Book SynopsisOf God and Madness is the story of Adam, an emotionally troubled young man who is on a captivating spiritual journey. In this intriguing saga, Adam comes of age during the tumultuous end of the Ottoman Empire while attempting to maintain his own precarious sanity. This is the story of a man who began searching for God and ended up finding himself
Trade ReviewWhat a provocative and evocative work! Dr. Karasu continues to astound the reader with his imagination and originality! Each page is a marvel. His book, Of God and Madness, is a magnificent culmination of the spiritual trilogy he began with his earlier books, The Art of Serenity and The Spirit of Happiness. Of God and Madness speaks with brilliant eloquence to the universal nature of yearnings for the soulful and spiritual, and challenges the reader most profoundly. This deeplymoving book is a passionate tour-de-force of faith and psyche and a captivatingly transformative journey. -- Deepak Chopra, author of How to Know God
A masterpiece! Of God and Madness made me laugh, cry, and cherish every moment of my life. T. Byram Karasu is a master storyteller, a brilliant writer, and a tender guide into the mystery, depth, and power of love. Don't miss this book. -- Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul and The Dancing Wu Li Masters
Of God and Madness is more than just an exquisite read. It is a breathtaking experience of our quest for the meaning of meaning. Often hilarious, a book for our times, Dr. Karasu's unfolding of a life journey can enable us to reach a higher level of self-understanding and achieve serenity and fullness in our own lives. His passion and eloquence engages our hearts and souls with every word. I could not put it down. Neither will you. -- Marcella Bakur Weiner, Ph.D., co-editor of Psychotherapy and Religion: Many Paths, One Journey
What a beautiful and fascinating book. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Even readers who are not versed in Ottoman history and culture will be enthralled by Adam's extraordinary story. -- Vamik Volkan M.D., Coauthor of The Immortal Atatürk
What a provocative and evocative work! Dr. Karasu continues to astound the reader with his imagination and originality! Each page is a marvel. His book, Of God and Madness, is a magnificent culmination of the spiritual trilogy he began with his earlier books, The Art of Serenity and The Spirit of Happiness. Of God and Madness speaks with brilliant eloquence to the universal nature of yearnings for the soulful and spiritual, and challenges the reader most profoundly. This deeply moving book is a passionate tour-de-force of faith and psyche and a captivatingly transformative journey. -- Deepak Chopra, author of
How to Know God
