If you have ever questioned the meaning of your life, longed to break free and discover its real secrets, this book is a must read In 1991 two Western women dye their hair black, climb into traditional Tibetan dresses and embark on an illegal, harrowing trek to Mount Kailash in the far west of Tibet. Facing wild dogs, possible arrest, exposure, lack of food and water; where a wrong step could plummet them to certain death, their spiritual pilgrimage is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit. The author Lyse Lauren traces her search for truth, starting as a young girl, who at the age of nine has a near death experience which thenceforth, shapes the trajectory of her life. Leaving home at the age of sixteen, her escapades take her outside the 'normal' lifestyle, where questioningthe true meaning of lifeleads to an isolated mountain hermitage, to take refuge under the wings of two highly revered Tibetan Masters and to encounter her fears head on, on an indomitable, sacred Mountain. Reviews ***** Engrossing read , October 20, 2013 By sayrock - See all my reviews This review is from: Pieces of a Dream: In Search of the Self (Paperback) When a gutsy young woman writes a memoir about her search for Truth, it's your invitation to go along for a real life high-adventure thrill ride through Tibet, Nepal, and India. Whether trekking dangerous snowy peaks and surviving terrifying obstacles, or sitting in sacred places with realized Beings, she is always aware of an intangible magic that accompanies her on her journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride ***** captivating , July 23, 2013 By allanb - See all my reviews This review is from: Pieces of a Dream (In Search of the Self) (Kindle Edition) This book has all of the elements of a compelling novel. Romance, near death experiences, political intrigue, monsters, and miracles. But this is not a novel, IT'S ALL TRUE I loved the book ***** Kudos to Lyse , February 12, 2013 By Deepak - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pieces of a Dream (In Search of the Self) (Kindle Edition) A beautiful read Can't help but be charmed by the Author's guts and undying spirit in her quest for truth Kudos to Lyse "