Torrent rod the autobiography
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with a preface by
W. Y. Evans-Wentz, M.A., D. Litt., D. Sc.
“Except ye see signs and wonders,
ye will not believe.”—John 4:48.
The Philosophical Library
New York
Copyright, 1946, by
Paramhansa Yogananda
1946 First Edition, First Printing Published by
The Philosophical Library, Inc.
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New York, N.Y.
This electronic manuscript has been prepared in an effort to match the layout of the original 1946 edition in every respect. Any typographical errors in the original have been intentionally preserved.
Dedicated to the Memory of
Luther Burbank
An American Saint
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Preface
By W. Y. Evans-Wentz, M.A., D.Litt., D.Sc. • Over the course of his career, Rod Stewart has been lauded as the finest singer of his generation: he's written several songs that turned into modern standards; he's sung with the Faces, who rivaled the Rolling Stones in their prime; and he's had massive commercial success. He's one of rock & roll's best interpretive singers, as well as an accomplished, innovative songwriter whose work created a raw, loose, and charming combination of folk, rock, blues, and country. After Stewart became successful, he began to lose the rootsier elements of his music, adapting his style to suit the times, leading to smash hits in the disco, new wave, and MTV eras. Stewart eased into his status as a veteran singer by releasing a series of albums where he crooned The Great American Songbook, but he returned to original material with 2013's Time. The record pointed to another act for the rocker, one where he wrote new songs that lightly incorporated modern sounds, a combination that informe • Rod Stewart's personal life has always intrigued his fans as much as his music career. In the backdrop of his fame and fortune, Rod experienced both tumultuous and tender moments in his relationships and family life. His romantic escapades were often fodder for tabloid headlines, showcasing the wild chapter of his youth characterized by whirlwind romances and passionate affairs. Rod’s relationships began gaining public attention with his high-profile romances. His first significant relationship was with Jenny Rylance, a model, whom he met in the mid-1960s. They quickly became a power couple, living a glamorous yet chaotic life in the rock 'n' roll scene of the era. However, the relationship eventually ended, purportedly due to the pressures and temptations of Rod's fast-rising fame. Subsequently, Rod entered into a series of relationships that further fueled his reputation as a heartthrob. His relationship with actress Britt Ekland was particularly notable, defined by its high visib
Jesus College, Oxford; Author of
The Tibetan Book of the Dead,
Tibet’s Great Yogi Milarepa,
Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines Rod Stewart