"A profoundly valuable book that will help you rewire your deepest self so you lead your greatest life."
—Robin Sharma, author of the #1 international bestsellers The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Leader Who Had No Title
"If you need an injection of wanderlust in your life, this debut novel by my friend Kamal Ravikant is your medicine. It motivated me to keep writing."
—Tim Ferris, Men's Health
"Say yes to life! That's the message I take with me as I turn the last page of
Rebirth by Kamal Ravikant, a story about the magic that happens while walking the Camino de Santiago. Thoughtful, sincere and beautifully written,
Rebirth is about a man's search for meaning and purpose. Wrestling with the pain of his past, facing his resistance to forgive, and searching for answers to life's bigger questions, this classic hero's journey is one we all take when we're ready to live a more soul-directed life...Rebirth doesn't disappoint."—Cheryl Richardson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Take Time for Your Life and The Art of Extreme Self-Care
"This book transported me into an adventure I hope I never leave."
—James Altucher, author of Choose Yourself
"Rebirth reminded me that sometimes we need to lose ourselves to find our way. This is sure to be a literary classic and a great story we can all learn from."—Brandon Webb, former U.S. Navy SEAL Head Sniper Instructor and New York Times bestselling author of The Red Circle
"There is a line in this book: If you're on the road, you're a pilgrim. This is a beautiful book for anyone who ever has or ever will make a journey—inward or outwards."—Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle Is the Way
"Thoughtful...Ravikant adds a welcome contribution to the rich tradition of enlightenment stories."
—Booklist
"Powerful writing, with a deep message. I compare it with the writing of Og Mandino, Paolo Coelho. Rebirth is truly one of the most powerful books I've ever had the honor to read."—Bob Berg, co-author of the national bestseller, The Go Giver
"A really beautiful book."—Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress
12/01/2016
Walking the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage route from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Amit feels lost. He's not sure how long he'll spend hiking, why he's really there, or what he'll do back in the States. His relationships are in disarray, too; his girlfriend may have moved on and his estranged alcoholic father has just died. Lonely and sad, Amit finds that many on the trail are in similar situations, but they prop one another up and share solace, wisdom, and lots of wine, with the camaraderie and kindness creating a new Amit by the end of the tale. While the writing is sometimes pedestrian and a main character who is English speaks in a way that is rarely heard outside of Buckingham Palace, Ravikant offers the odd shard of wisdom that will stay with readers. VERDICT Not an essential purchase, but nonfiction author Ravikant's (Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It; Live Your Truth) story of spiritual seeking while hiking will resonate with those who enjoyed Cheryl Strayed's Wild. Readers who are after a glimpse of the Camino—the details seem plucked from the ancient route—should also try David Downie's Paris to the Pyrenees.—Henrietta Verma, National Information Standards Organization, Baltimore
