I couldn't put this book down and finished it in two days. I found the story riveting, especially since I'd never heard of Mother Meera prior. I've recommended it as well to several friends, asking if they'd heard of Mother Meera or had met her before.

Just for this alone, I feel this book offers insight that few others can. Recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about spiritual awakening and a living legend, 'avatar' Mother Meera.

My only complaint with this book was the layout / structure; I found it dragged in a few places and didn't end with a feeling of completion or satisfaction. I realize this is mostly memoir and the author's personal experiences, however; I felt the buildup could have led to a better ending.

Mother of the Unseen World by Mark Matousek tells us the story of a skeptic who travels to India to meet a self-proclaimed avatar of the Mother Goddess. Her name is Mother Mera and Mark strives to tell her story the best he can and also showing us his personal journey with the Mother and his skepricism. I had never heard of Mother Meera before reading this book and liked that even a self-proclaimed avatar has human characteristics. This is her story as told by her, people who have been close to her, and the author's own personal experiances with Mother Meera.

This was an absolutely fascinating book. Mark Matousek's outstanding writing and unique portrayal of the enigmatic guru Mother utterly drew me in. Most books about religious figures are written without the author having had any personal experience with the guru. Matousek presents a detailed, multi-layered chronicle of his ongoing interactions with the Mother. An incredible read!

Mark Matousek has written a combination biography and memoir. His book provides a very personal account of his search for enlightenment, and the story of an Indian avatar, Mother Meera, from her humble beginnings to recognition as an incarnation of the Divine Feminine. The author tells the story of Mother Meera’s life, and of his own interactions with her. While I may be “too Western” to believe in the divinity of a living person, I found the book thought-provoking, and Mother Meera’s philosophy to be positive and uplifting. Recommended to those interested in spiritual quests, paths to enlightenment and Eastern philosophy.

This book is scheduled to be released in November 2017. Many thanks to NetGalley and the Random House for providing me an advance copy in return for feedback and candid review.