Monica Furlong followed Watts's travels conducting interviews with his family, colleagues, and intimate friends, to provide an analysis of the intellectual, cultural, and deeply personal influences behind this truly extraordinary life.

"For illuminating details on how Watts happened to be in the right place at the right time to bring Zen to the attention of millions, this biography is a must."
-Los Angeles Times

"Lucid, intelligent, and compelling...inspires ne
-Jack Maguire, author of Waking Up: A Week Inside a Zen Monastery and Essential Buddhism