Il leone rosso. Elisir di vita eterna

This is one of my top 5 books of all time. I have read it countless times and will continue to do so, because every time you read it, you find deeper and deeper layers of symbolism, connections and wisdom. This is one of those books that I would like to have with me if I was stranded on an island wi Leggi tutto

The first novel by Mária Szepes was published 1946 in Hungary (original title: "A Vörös Oroszlán"). During the communist regime Rákosi The Red Lion was considered to be nonconformistic and therefore was prohibited. All copies of the book were ordered to be destroyed. Except that the librarian and no Leggi tutto

Here I am again, 5th time, reading my favourite book...

this book was recommended to me by a tattoo artist I met when I was living in Budapest, who messaged me recently with a photo of its cover and said “it’s a book for us— the people who like to think.” I typically prefer to read physical books, so at his recommendation, I began looking for a copy at bo Leggi tutto

Nu am citit aproape deloc anul acesta dar pot afirma fara niciun dubiu ca aceasta carte a urcat in top 3 carti citite in ultimii 2 ani. Mi-a placut foarte, foarte mult si o recomand tuturor! E adevarat ca a venit la fix intr-un moment greu al vietii mele dar nu ma insel deloc cand spun ca este o com Leggi tutto

This is a sweeping saga of a single soul's journey through time. The spiritually minded will find certain profound truths sprinkled throughout the narrative, like "earthly law merely executes spiritual justice." Like meditation, The Red Lion has the power to alter one's perception for a time and is

The book does take you on a spiritual journey. Must reread and get more information out of it. I'm sure it gives different insights every time, depending on your mind state. Now I truly wonder "who I've been?" and "where I'm at?" on my long journey. You start to look around and sort of understand or Leggi tutto