Untitled DocumentIn the modern world people increasingly question and reject the oldreligious beliefs that have been embroidered beyond their originalintent and as a result swing over to the opposite extreme of atheismand agnosticism, rejecting not only religion but all spirituallyoriented beliefs as well. A new spiritual philosophy is needed, arguesthe author of this provocative book, that strips old beliefs whileadvancing simplifi ed teachings that nevertheless insist that anoverarching benevolence pervades the universe and our own existence. Peter Broner has had a varied career as an intelligence agent in WorldWar II, as a foreign correspondent and a professional psychotherapist.He is the author of a praised novel, Night of the Broken Glass, and has had plays staged Off -Off -Broadway and in Kentucky. Apracticing Buddhist with some Vedantist beliefs, he lives in New York, is married, and has two grown children.Inpraise for other Books by Peter Broner FromPublishers WeeklyPowerful, deeply moving novel... Broner grips the reader from the firstpage of this remarkable and triumphant novel. Peopled with memorablemen and women, it probes ultimate questions of good and evil withoutbecoming schematic.From School LibraryJournalAn intensely moving novel... Deeply engrossing in characterization, story line, and morals, the book will make readers ponder their owncourage, ethics, and purpose. FromLibrary JournalI adored Night of theBroken Glass, devoured it and then wished for more. Thiswonderful book should find a place im many hearts and minds.Joan Borysenko.Ph.D.author of Minding thebody, Mending the MindCompelling... A very absorbing book, recommended formost fiction collections.