The Mindful Addict: A Memoir of the Awakening of a Spirit

An extraordinary journey from hopeless addict to spiritual teacher

In the mid-sixties, Tom Catton searched for meaning by experimenting with drugs, but instead of the spiritual connection he sought, Catton found himself hooked in the web of addiction and consumed by feelings of separation. In this earnest, insightful book, Catton, now in long-term recovery, describes how he transcended his challenges through the study and practice of meditation and introspection.

Along the way, he journeyed across the world, from the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Kolkata (Calcutta), meeting remarkable teachers, like the magnetic Flobird, who became his mentor, his spiritual guide, and his friend. She inhabits the pages of this book, along with other singular world figures Catton met in his sojourn, like the Dalai Lama and Mother Theresa. They are all in The Mindful Addict, and their lessons and love infuse these pages with wisdom and heart.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Central Recovery Press
Published: 10/04/2010
ISBN: 9780981848273
Pages: 187
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.54w x 0.51d