Jiddu Krishnamurti- His Life and Thoughts: World Philosopher 1895-1986

Author: C.V. Williams

Brand: Motilal Banarsidass Publications

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 601

Release Date: 01-12-2004

Part Number: NAT691

Details: Product Description
One of the most extraordinary lives ever imagined was actually lived over most of last century by Jiddu Krishnamurti a poor dreamy south Indian boy who was adopted by the by the English aristocracy and became the darling of California spiritual seeker. The enigma of his life is explore and exposed from the death of his mother when he was young, to the adulation he received as a guru figure from abject poverty to luxuries comfort from cultish repression to absolute freedom.
Review
''....remarkable for its sheer simplicity lucidity and directness.....an excellent introduction to an over-view of Jiddu`s writings....a mammoth erudite book which highlights various aspects of Jiddu`s stimulating writings.'' -----Pathway to God Vol.: 41, No. 2, Jan.--March, 2006
About the Author
C.V. Williams began his career as a journalist before moving on to write biography. This life study of J. Krishnamurty was undertaken as part of doctoral research at the university of Technology, Sydney. Dr. Williams teaches media studies and creative writing in Sydney.

EAN: 9788120820333

Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.7 inches

Languages: English