"I have long found the writings of Eknath Easwaran to be models of clarity, simplicity, and practicality."-- Andrew Weil, M.D., author of "Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness""An excellent book for all those who sincerely desire peace, both within themselves and the world."-- Arun Gandhi, Founder, M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence"In "Strength in the Storm, " a handsomely crafted new book . . . Easwaran writes from the heart with great warmth. This book will appeal to readers who are seeking genuine support in difficult times. Easwaran has a deep understanding of people's needs, and you can feel that he talks and teaches from personal experience."-- "Branches of Light"""Strength in the Storm" is highly recommended and personally rewarding reading."-- "Midwest Book Review"

Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the originator of passage meditation, an eight-point program of universal spiritual practices that includes slowing down and one-pointed attention. In 1961 he founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work with publications and retreats. Easwaran's books on spiritual living have been published in 26 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual classics are bestsellers in English, and more than 1.5 million of his books are in print. A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.