First published 2017
Michael Savage opens his spiritual memoir by reflecting on a lifetime of divine encounters that began in his New York City childhood. The popular radio host of The Savage Nation moves beyond his familiar political commentary on borders, language and culture to examine the religious experiences that have shaped him. Savage draws from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and other spiritual traditions as he recounts key moments from his journey. He describes childhood memories, a memorable dinner conversation with an atheist and Buddhist, and an interview he conducted with a Jewish gangster. The author weaves together autobiographical stories with reflections on ancient scriptures and material from his radio program. His search for meaning took him from the streets of New York to remote locations in the South Seas where he sought healing plants. Rather than offering conventional religious answers, Savage presents his personal observations about encountering the divine in everyday life. He argues that the act of searching for God becomes the discovery itself.
Genres: christian, autobiography, religion, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, reflective, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, spiritual-awakening
Setting: New York City, South Seas
Period: Childhood
256 pages · Hardcover · Center Street