Publisher's Synopsis
One woman's (r)evolution as lived within the context of our human evolution. In this captivating memoir, Barnhart takes us on her eight-decade journey as an artist, spiritual explorer, community organizer, interfaith minister, self-styled evolutionary, mother and grandmother. The backdrop of Barnhart's story is the NYC art scene, a San Francisco Bay houseboat, the Zen temples of Japan, Maine's deep woods, a wild California canyon and the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she moves into a self-imposed exile. Along the way, the author encounters great spiritual practitioners, dubious gurus and loving guides. She takes her place as a leader on a spiritual path then jumps off it again into the dense forest of personal exploration. In the aftermath of 9/11, Barnhart finds herself studying at a seminary, where some aspects of her life fall apart and others come together. Journey with Barnhart as she heals through childhood abuse, an invisible disability, personal betrayal, divorce and unexpected love, finally arriving-as we all must-into the grand field of infinite possibility. Ultimately, she crafts her own unique version of social activism and artistic expression. Barnhart's life is a blueprint for any woman with a passion for personal and global transformation.
