Stephen Cope has been for many years the Senior Scholar-in-residence at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. He is the author of a number of bestselling books, including Yoga and the Quest for the True Self and The Wisdom of Yoga.
Keep a pen and paper handy as you read this remarkable book: It's like an owner's manual for the soul. -Dani Shapiro, author of Devotion A masterwork . . . You'll find inspiration in these pages. You'll gain a better appreciation of divine guidance and perhaps even understand how you might better hear it in your own life. -Yoga Journal I am moved and inspired by this book, the clarity and beauty of the lives lived in it, and the timeless dharma it teaches. -Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart A rich source of contemplation and inspiration [that] encourages readers . . . to discover and fully pursue their inner self's calling. -Publishers Weekly Fabulous . . . If you have ever wondered what your purpose is, this book is a great guide to help you on your path. -YogaHara With ringing clarity, Cope gets his main point across: that seeking is all and that dharma will allow you to bear life's suffering. . . . An engaging exploration into living fully. -Kirkus Reviews The Great Work of Your Life is itself a great work. This is a wonderfully passionate book about finding one's true calling. The stories within are inspiring and moving. I believe it will be of great benefit to all who read it. -Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness One rarely thinks of a dharma book as a page-turner, but this one is indeed that. This is a great read and a great revitalizing breath of fresh air. -Sylvia Boorstein, author of Happiness Is an Inside Job This is an important book-West and East informing each other. It was a joy to read. -Natalie Goldberg, author of Old Friend from Far Away