The Walls of Paradise: A Journey Toward Awakening

Maybe I'll try it again another day, and ma I love reading about adventure, history, culture Maybe I'll try it again another day, and maybe I'll explore other writings by Ian Baker. How a group of people survived several attempts at finding this incredible mystical place is beyond belief. The bugs, terrain, weather, strange animals and people, makes your skin crawl. This was on National Geographic some time recently. It's an epic journey of where no one has been before. Mar 09, Louise Chambers rated it it was amazing Shelves: Is the Earth a Goddess?

Can geography inform sacred belief? Follow this amazing tale of the search for the deepest gorge in Tibet and the source of the Ganges. Sep 19, C. Case rated it really liked it. What's remarkable about this book is that it seems to be unparalleled.

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There aren't better pictures, there's not better scope, there's not better insight. This is the pinnacle of a Westerner's journey into Tibet. Fans of exploration into the Brazilian rainforest should like this just as much. Just as many leeches! The writing is both self-absorbed and dispassionate, and lacks a human intimacy in itself, even though the land and the people living there come alive. But it's either read this or noth What's remarkable about this book is that it seems to be unparalleled. Nov 04, Lindsay rated it it was ok. I found this book to be way too confusing.

Nothing is in chronological order except near the end yet there's no clear indications in text as to when we switch timelines, which was quite often. In the same way, I was never sure of what location they were at. The message of the book might be good but it was such a chore to slog through that any benefit was lost. Jan 26, Meredith Smith rated it liked it. I'm not sure why I picked this one up, but I was pleasantly surprised by the end. Ian Baker does a great job rolling out the story and while somewhat dry at points, he had me interested until the end and I learned a lot more about Tibetan culture than I knew when I started.

Jan 26, Jane rated it it was ok. Too digressive and long, though interesting in parts. Jul 01, William rated it it was ok.

A path that has been walked far more effectively by Peter Mathiesen in the "Snow Leopard". Aug 03, Mark Koester rated it it was amazing. The writing, quotes and personal reflections throughout the book take us well beyond a typical mountaineering adventure and delve into a constant questioning of the relationship between a self and a world. Following "the accounts of Tibetan pilgrims, as well as those of Victorian and Edwardian explorers, Pemako became for [him] a realm of unbounded possibility, a place where geographical exploration merged with discoveries of the spirit.

Personally I heartily enjoyed this tale and would recommend it to anyone looking for a tale of travel, adventure, religious, culture and spiritual discovery. In the Buddhist tradition, the goal of pilgrimage is not so much to reach a particular destination as to awaken within oneself the qualities and energies of the sacred site, which ultimately lie within our own minds.

Happy reading and journeying. Sep 15, Tori rated it liked it Shelves: I admit to knowing absolutely nothing about Tibet or Buddhism, which may require some further reading before I understand the practices described in this book. What amazes and amuses me about the book so far is the matter-of-fact way in which Baker tells about his travels. He blithely climbs mountains and sits alone in caves for months at a time eating barley which, to me, definitely suggests some state of mind apart from the normal whether its an elevated one is for you to decide.

I wish he I admit to knowing absolutely nothing about Tibet or Buddhism, which may require some further reading before I understand the practices described in this book. I wish he would explain how and why he came to this particular mindset. Some of his asides are truly funny and demand more detail. For example, while returning with a friend from a meditational stint in a cave, he casually ends the anecdote: Regarding whether he should leave Nepal for a graduate program at Columbia University, Baker "consulted a lama who was famous for his divinations: Although far from reassured, I had definite concerns about staying on in Nepal.

A complex relationship with a Nepali woman who claimed to be intermittently possessed by the same goddess whose sites I hoped to visit in India had exposed me to energies well over my head and the prospects of cool, academic halls had a sudden if still ambiguous appeal. Someone needs to sit this man down with a few drinks.

Sep 28, Santanu Dutta rated it really liked it Shelves: The book starts with a word "Beyul". Soon on making us understand the author takes us in a lad of fairy tales. According to Tibetan Buddhism It is a place of eternal happiness and can only be attained through a couple of levels of meditation after one has reached a special state of mind and faith. One such "Fairy" land was long known in Tibetan Buddhism and sacred of all sacred places for the Buddhists. The land was surrounded by slow clad mountains and steep terrains and cliffs in Eastern Himala The book starts with a word "Beyul".

The land was surrounded by slow clad mountains and steep terrains and cliffs in Eastern Himalayas, where River Tsangpo gets lost as a fearsome flow through the deepest gorge in the world in the wilderness of mountains and forests. The story is an excellent account of the explorations that had happened in the area in the golden period of geographical explorations till the explorations by end for the discovery of the Hidden Falls.

The book looks at the subject through the eyes of a scholar and poet. It is very good blend of geographical explorations in new lands, the undiscovered beauty, religious faiths and pilgrimage. I feel it as a good tribute to one sacred river "The Brahamaputra. Apr 28, Daniel Simmons rated it liked it.

When I called out there was no response, only muffled echoes off the walls of mist. I climbed higher to the top of a large boulder and called again. Like elsewhere in Pemako, the slightest deviation from the marginal paths -- even here where there were no trees -- could mean disappearing altogether. Had the siren calls of dakinis led him to other realms? To this book's credit, that final question "Hamid had contoured lower down on the mountain, and I hadn't seen him for the last hour. To this book's credit, that final question struck this reader as not entirely rhetorical.

Such is the spell cast by Baker's narrative that one starts to doubt whether usual geographic and scientific principles apply in the Tibetan heartland. This is a tremendous adventure story and a spiritual quest in one; I came for the former, and ended up feeling slightly more enlightened by the latter.

Apr 25, Rick Harrington rated it it was amazing. Not exactly sure when I read this book, but the why was clear enough. My rock climbing brother-in-law was turning his pinwheel inward, toward the feminine bush and away from manly abstraction. I didn't expect a lot, having become long-since jaded by new age aspirations for some renewed wilderness. What I found was and remains, indeed, not simply worth reading, but profoundly important at this moment of inflection - so called by, of all dialed-in people, Tom Friedman, who is as far from this book Not exactly sure when I read this book, but the why was clear enough.

What I found was and remains, indeed, not simply worth reading, but profoundly important at this moment of inflection - so called by, of all dialed-in people, Tom Friedman, who is as far from this book as one can travel - for all of us.

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In the end, what is revealed is shocking, about what we would do to our earth in the name of masculine gratification; about the mistakes we all make toward what we think we want; about how truly lost it is possible to become; about the dangers of powerful minds; about the nothing that is the end of all questing.

I give lots of five stars, it would seem, but they are heartfelt when I give them, and as rare as is deserved. Jun 28, Brittany rated it liked it. This is not normally a book I would read. I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I thought I'd quit reading after a couple chapters but that wasn't the case. I wouldn't read it again, but it was definitely worth reading the one time.

The author really did a great job of conveying the spiritual aspects of his journey as well as the physical. Most of the time I read this I wa This is not normally a book I would read. Most of the time I read this I was at the gym on the treadmill so I really got into the treks through the jungles.

My rating might be a bit biased; I'm sure if this genre is something you like it would be a star read. While I've always been interested in someday traveling to the monasteries in Nepal and Tibet, I knew very little about the actual places and the depths of spirituality linked with their environment and wild animals. This book felt like being on my own adventure to these remote areas and made me realize I'm not cut out for a journey into the leech infested bogs of "paradise". But, I loved hearing about someone else's physical and spiritual journey into these virtually unknown places to anyone ou While I've always been interested in someday traveling to the monasteries in Nepal and Tibet, I knew very little about the actual places and the depths of spirituality linked with their environment and wild animals.

But, I loved hearing about someone else's physical and spiritual journey into these virtually unknown places to anyone outside of Tibet. Since I wasn't too up on my Buddhism knowledge the book was a little too in depth for me but otherwise was an extremely unique and enjoyable read. A journey to the heart of the world, a hidden land where everything makes sense, and inner and outer world finally coincide. An exploration through forests and mountains in the depths of the Tsangpo gorge to find the legendary waterfalls that symbolize the force of nature and the impermanence of life.

A journey —or a pilgrimage — may reveal a new way of seeing, and its geographical destination is just a mean to disclose a new vision. A very interesting book that takes you through the Tibetan cul A journey to the heart of the world, a hidden land where everything makes sense, and inner and outer world finally coincide. A very interesting book that takes you through the Tibetan culture and wild nature always keeping your mind and heart engaged in the account, without stirring intense emotions but helping transform your vision.

Mar 21, Colin rated it it was amazing. Quite possibly the best book I've ever read. In short, this is the author's tale of his search for a mythical 'hidden land' origin of the Shangri-La story along a 5-mile stretch of river in the Tsangpo Gorge in Tibet. Several European expeditions pursuing the same hidden land myth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries had explored all but the inaccessible 5-mile section of the river, and it's to th Quite possibly the best book I've ever read.

Several European expeditions pursuing the same hidden land myth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries had explored all but the inaccessible 5-mile section of the river, and it's to this blank spot on the map that Baker travels. Part adventure log, part travel writing, part history of Tibet and Buddhist thought, the book is amazing. Mar 31, Kirsten rated it really liked it. I liked this book for its view into a spiritual and physical landscape so completely foreign and exotic to me. The author's quest is largely an adventure story: The maps are centuries-old spiritual texts.

Challenging to read, the book covers at least 3 trips to the region, and much more of Tibetan Buddhist teachings that I could possible digest in one read. I I liked this book for its view into a spiritual and physical landscape so completely foreign and exotic to me. I was also disappointed in the very small black and white photos in my paperback edition. It all just made me want to learn more. Jan 04, John Mattson rated it it was amazing. Ian Baker's perseverance against incredible odds creates a story that is spiritual and truly fascinating. He totally dedicates a huge portion of his life both mentally and physically in order to travel into a hidden kingdom that is protected by the Chinese, an Ancient culture, and a horrendous climate that funnels the tropical waters of the lower Brahma Putra into the high Himalayas through one of the deepest canyons in the world.

This is a truly classic adventure that combines ancient Buddhist Ian Baker's perseverance against incredible odds creates a story that is spiritual and truly fascinating. This is a truly classic adventure that combines ancient Buddhist religion and legends with modern day exploration. Oct 20, Elizabeth rated it really liked it Recommends it for: I picked this book up on a whim while window shopping in Georgetown, zipped through it in just over a weekend, and enjoyed every minute of it.

The author introduces the region of Pemako, long held sacred by Tibetan Buddhists, the inspiration for the fictional Shangri-La. Interweaving legend and history, his own spiritual and physical journey, visas, leeches, and lamas, the author takes the reader on a quest into a sacred, secret place closely guarded by natural and spiritual obstacles - one of t I picked this book up on a whim while window shopping in Georgetown, zipped through it in just over a weekend, and enjoyed every minute of it.

Interweaving legend and history, his own spiritual and physical journey, visas, leeches, and lamas, the author takes the reader on a quest into a sacred, secret place closely guarded by natural and spiritual obstacles - one of the last great unexplored regions on Eatth. Jul 22, Delana Thompson rated it liked it. The beginning was tedious with highly detailed background, but that was necessary to set the stage for how monumental was the feat of entering the "hidden lands. The author has immersed himself in the Tibetan language and culture, and this book beautifully conveys and insider's perspective on the spirit of pilgrimage.

By the time that the Epilogue came around I confess to never having read a book quite like this before. By the time that the Epilogue came around and detailed what had happened to all of her friends, I felt that I had got to know them all so well, and could shed a tear for her losses. This is a magical and moving book, written by an author who has demonstrably enjoyed her life to the full.

Oct 03, Joy rated it it was amazing. There is a saying "the world is your oyster", suggesting the person is free to take any opportunity they choose, that life has to offer. Susan Joyce fully embraces the life opportunities that are presented to her. Would she have ever embarked on this journey had she There is a saying "the world is your oyster", suggesting the person is free to take any opportunity they choose, that life has to offer. Would she have ever embarked on this journey had she known what life events awaited her when she met and within months, married Charles and together experienced living in various countries, absorbing new languages and cultures?

The book is enjoyable on several levels through varying threads: Through self-awareness, this inevitably led the author to confront the possibility of lies in her world, then beginning to see her world more as it was, not as she presumed it to be. The more the author saw her world objectively, the wiser her choices became with her resulting actions having a positive impact on her life. Sometimes it is an inner emotional intensity, and at other times, an outward-looking evocation of time and place. This enables the creation of a form of beauty, not only of the fun and happy times but also from ugly or frightening events, especially those experienced during her time of living through the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

I unreservedly recommend this book. It brought to mind Carl Jung and his belief that one does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious, to bring it into light. Aug 26, Jayne Hyatt rated it it was amazing. In fact, with the way it portrays the cold war era of the s, along with its vivid descriptions of traveling through Europe and the Middle East, it reminded me of a Helen MacInnes cold war era suspense novel. The places, people and situations in this book are absorbing in the same way the situations and characters in a MacInnes novel are absorbing.

I would say Ms. Joyce has led a very interesting life. Joyce employs a series of time switches in her memoir to help the reader understand and absorb the entire story, but the bulk of the action takes place in Europe in the seventies. She was fortunate to survive. The heart of the story, though, is her reaction to the grim reality of coming to terms with betrayal by the person she should have been most able to trust, her husband.

Was he a double agent? Did he have something to do with the war in Cyprus? Did she ever truly know him? In choosing how to react to these questions, and his betrayal, she finds herself paying attention to her dreams and intuition, which act as guides to finding self-fulfillment and reinventing herself both creatively and personally. Ultimately, this is a life-affirming story, as a good memoir should be. It shows how we can turn heartache into triumph. It all depends on how we choose to react. As I closed the book with a sigh of satisfaction, I found myself pondering how life gives us many opportunities to become who we really are, if we are wise enough to be paying attention.

Dec 01, Frank Kusy rated it it was amazing. This is a wonderful, wonderful memoir - expertly told and with bags of incident and finely judged humour. Ms Joyce has a very vivid dream-life keeps a dream diary, I do that! Following a divorce, a series of This is a wonderful, wonderful memoir - expertly told and with bags of incident and finely judged humour. This is no ordinary singing elephant either, it sings in rhyme! Oct 21, Rebecca rated it it was amazing Shelves: One strand details her travels and life in Europe with remarkable descriptions and a conversational style that effortlessly draws the reader into her world.

What an extraordinary and varied life she had. It was certainly touched with tragedy as she suffered numerous miscarriages and the trauma of a stillbirth. She was living in Cyprus at the time of the Greek Cypriot coup and subsequent invasion by the Turkish Army and was very lucky to escape with her life. She also realises that her husband Charles is leading a double life and finds herself in danger from him. However Susan somehow copes with this and emerges as a strong and self reliant woman building a new life as a successful artist. These are wonderfully interwoven into this amazing narrative showing that truth can be stranger and infinitely more action packed than fiction.

Worth every one of the 5 stars Feb 02, Veronica rated it it was amazing. A Journey of Awakening by Susan Joyce, truly pulled on my heartstrings. I don't know what I was expecting when I first jumped into this one, but what I came out with was awe and amazement. So well written, impossible to put down, and truly left me pondering for hours after I finished reading it.

This is a memoir, which is the type of novel that I enjoy reading most. You get a real feel of the author and the hardships she had to go through over the course of time. The story m The Lullaby Illusion: The story mainly focuses on the Turkish Invasion in Cyprus in , the military coup and the foreigners and expats who were left behind there.

Susan Joyce had a wonderful life, but she had to abandon it in order to become a border refugee. Eventually she ends up in Europe, but ends up having to be rescued there as well. There are so many aspects of this novel that go way beyond war. Joyce realizes she can't have children as well, so we get to see her struggle through that and how she copes with it.

She wants to continue to travel, even after reaching Europe, and we watch as she makes that a reality as well. This storyline is not only heart wrenching, It's uplifting as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I admire Susan Joyce very much. This is one memoir worth reading! Sep 17, Peri Hoskins rated it really liked it.

I have very vague childhood memories of the conflict in Cyprus during and this memoir filled in some big gaps for me. I felt while reading the book this was a story that needed to be told and I am glad that Susan Joyce found the time, energy and tenacity to tell it. The author lived through a coup and a war and her story needed to be circulated so others may benefit from it. I particularly liked the descriptions of the coup and resulting war. I felt those descriptions rang true to life.

I also enjoyed the many dream sequences. Susan Joyce comes across as a multi-talented person — including a talented hostess, chef, writer and artist. I was also left with the feeling the author had a spiritual connection to the universe and a faith that made sure she was looked after even during the dark moments described in the memoir. This book is a really good read.

May 14, Pat Ellis rated it it was amazing. Fab 'thumbs-up' from me.

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The Author has vivid dreams which she captures in a dream journal - spooky at times - fate? A talented Artist who turns things around and has some brilliant gallery art shows. I'm not one for giving too much away as I never can find the right words and don't wish to spoil this Memoir for others I do highly recommend it - and I sincerely hope there will be another to take us readers further with Susan Joyce on what I believe is a remarkable, brave journey thus far.

Feb 28, Richard Klein rated it it was amazing. The Lullaby Illusion is a wonderful and kaleidoscopic personal journey. Although Susan Joyce passes through gruesome moments: What I most liked about the book was that, like a certain James with the same s The Lullaby Illusion is a wonderful and kaleidoscopic personal journey.

What I most liked about the book was that, like a certain James with the same surname as herself, Susan's style is a stream of consciousness where she goes there and back in time involving the reader, not only in her interesting history but also in her psyche. To do this, she takes us into the realm of her dream life which, in her case, is a very powerful and mysterious tool with dealing with the hardships she finds on her way. Her smooth cruising above hard times, her inner equilibrium and her successes make the reader feel good about their existence. The author also shows an uplifting capacity for enjoying the best things in life such as true friendship and love and has the power to make everything and everyone she touches seem special.

Definitely a five star. May 19, Susan Navas rated it it was amazing. Susan Joyce's incredible memoir follows her life through events that make this read more like fiction than fact. Written as a series of dialogues between Susan and various important friends and influencers, it is a compelling and very moving read as we travel backwards and forwards in time through the events described in the book. The book takes us through her escape from the war in Cyprus and a damaging marriage, the loss of her child and friends whom she loved.

Susan Joyce emerges through it a Susan Joyce's incredible memoir follows her life through events that make this read more like fiction than fact. Susan Joyce emerges through it all and grows, influenced by her vivid and insightful dreams, into a woman I cannot help but admire. A highly recommended read! Oct 09, Rosie Crawford rated it really liked it.

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This book kept me looking at my Atlas - truly a great travelogue and good story of Susan Joyce's journey as a person. Using several flashbacks, she tells the story of the overthrow of the government of Cyprus when she lived there with her husband in She does a great job of describing her harrowing time in the war zone and subsequent travels around the globe.

After her escape from Cyprus, she needs to reinvent herself as her marriage unravels. It is an inspiring story of triumph against the This book kept me looking at my Atlas - truly a great travelogue and good story of Susan Joyce's journey as a person. It is an inspiring story of triumph against the odds. I think her success derives from approaching everything with a positive attitude and without fear. Jan 11, E. Bauer rated it it was amazing.

I really wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book. I certainly didn't envisage being held captive by its pages until the last word was read. The author recounts her amazing adventures during her time in war torn Cyprus and juxtaposes her narrative with scenes from her later life when she moved to Germany. While much of the book read like an amazing action movie, the pages yield a rich mix of adventure, self discovery, and prescience. Her friends felt like my friends and I enjoyed ever I really wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book. Her friends felt like my friends and I enjoyed every minute of her journey of awakening.

Feb 05, Lizzie Harwood rated it it was amazing. I enjoyed the unique voice of the author in this memoir - it read almost like a play script with its reliance on dialogue and moving back and forth through time and place to cover and recover events through various lenses by the narrator. Susan Joyce's exuberance for life and upbeat humor kept me turning the pages and even though some elements didn't feel entirely wrapped up - the mystery of a certain ex's actual activities, for example - overall that didn't matter in the face of the bigger stor I enjoyed the unique voice of the author in this memoir - it read almost like a play script with its reliance on dialogue and moving back and forth through time and place to cover and recover events through various lenses by the narrator.

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Susan Joyce's exuberance for life and upbeat humor kept me turning the pages and even though some elements didn't feel entirely wrapped up - the mystery of a certain ex's actual activities, for example - overall that didn't matter in the face of the bigger story of Joyce's awakening. A life-affirming, interesting read. May 24, Elsayed Elsayed rated it it was amazing.

What a ride that was! The book is very well written and takes you on a wild journey of a woman who grows right before your eyes. I won't spoil the story but will tease you a bit; she survives the start of a war in Cyprus, miscarriages, and did I mention possibly a spy in her life? There is much more I won't discuss here but this is an artist on the inside with a character made of steel. This must be made into a movie and the screenwriter won't have to think much describing the scenes because of What a ride that was!

This must be made into a movie and the screenwriter won't have to think much describing the scenes because of Susan's mastery of writing. I recommend this book unreservedly. Oct 27, Linda Kovic-Skow rated it it was amazing. From start to finish, Susan Joyce's Lullaby Illusion is vivid, incredible story about a life many of us can only imagine. I'm glad she found a way to recreate her life after a failed marriage with a secretive, abusive husband.

I especially enjoyed her descriptions of the the incredible coop in Cyprus in - a firsthand experience most of us can only imagine from afar. Her writing style will have you racing to the end to see how things turn out. May 27, Ann Patras rated it it was amazing. A very fascinating and insightful book. Susan Joyce certainly had a lot to tell and told it wonderfully. Without spoiling it for future readers, I can say that I was brought to tears at the loss of one of the 'characters', who I had come to feel very close to.

Lullaby Illusion is clearly a Five Star memoir. Dec 04, Sarah Butfield rated it it was amazing. This true account is told with honesty and integrity. The degree of detail in describing both the physical and psychological experiences is carefully done to enable the reader to not only understand, but also to create a level of engagement. An inspirational woman and an inspirational book. Nov 28, RYCJ rated it it was amazing. An opera is what this memoir reminds me of. Charles, for me, was the greatest mystery to uncurl, and the dialogue created a unique reading experience, in particular the stirring dreams weaved inside the larger story Jul 23, Catherine rated it it was amazing.

Harrowing, touching and beautiful. I would like to read more of this author's work. This is an amazing journey of highs and lows and all places in between. Superbly written, and absolutely riveting from beginning to end. What an incredible story! Lovers of memoirs, travel, art. When I started this book it was keeping my interest easily yet it had a bit of a rambly quality. As Susan says in the book-that's it exactly-'scattered thoughts'. At the beginning we are in , then flashing back to when she lived in Cyprus and back slightly later in Germany-yet it's easy to follow and has an exciting snappy style.

I soon got into the structure of the book and it provided very interesting reading. It's written in quite a different style, refreshing, a c A Great Book. It's written in quite a different style, refreshing, a conversational style, packing lots of points in. I've just read quite a long novel which was very detailed-I felt I was skimming through this one because the writing style is so quick and snappy, like meeting a friend you haven't seen for ages and getting so much news in as you feel you have to tell all you can in the limited time you're seeing them.

Susan has lived in so many places, it's hard for me to keep up! I like the format where each chapter tells where she is and the date. Page layout is very easy on the eye-spacing between the lines etc. Susan has visionary dreams-she even saw her husband Charles with another woman and could recognise her. I wonder does she see things in dreams just when bad things are going to happen?

Or does Susan see good things too? Does she see us there with our kindles reading her book?! Susan tells of her miscarriages and the stillbirth of her baby, her divorce and then her husband wanting her back. Susan is caught up in a war while she lives in Cyprus. Tales of torture, frightening experiences, explosions very scary circumstances. Falling debris, huddled under stairs with neighbours then under the table. It all sounds absolutely terrifying. Windows shattering, paint dropping off walls, right in the thick of it all.

I just can't imagine how terrible it was to have experienced all this. There are many radio bulletins included from those times. It made me so sad to hear the one about pets not being allowed to evacuate with their owners. A powerful and emotional chapter. Devastation and harrowing stories of people now left with nothing. Example of making do when you really have to eg. Many times I found myself exclaiming 'Oh God' whilst reading this- An American man is shot through the hand, Susan tells of conditions and inconveniences at the camp, eg.