Nilima Bhat, Founder, Shakti Leadership and Director, Roots & Wings Consulting

This book is a biography of Joseph Campbell, presented through a series of conversations with various individuals he inspired, including poets, anthropologists, filmmakers, and other notable figures. It reflects on Campbell's lifelong exploration of mythic traditions, which he termed 'the one great story of mankind'. The book covers topics such as the origins and functions of myth, the role of the artist, the need for ritual, and the ordeals of love and romance. It provides a personal and insightful look into Campbell's life and his seminal work on the hero's journey.

In 'The Tao of Physics', Fritjof Capra delves into the striking similarities between the worldviews of modern physics and those of Eastern mystical traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The book discusses how both modern physics and Eastern mysticism describe the world as an interconnected, dynamic system, and how concepts like the unity of all things, the cyclical nature of change, and the illusory nature of separate entities are common to both. Capra argues that these parallels offer a deeper understanding of the nature of reality and the human place within it. The book has been widely read and has influenced discussions on the integration of science and spirituality.