Gently Down This Dream - by Hugh Prather & Gayle Prather (Paperback)

About the Book

"A lost, previously unpublished collection of autobiographical essays, philosophical reflections, and aphorisms by the author of the inspirational bestseller Notes to Myself"--

Book Synopsis

A beautiful final note from the pioneering author of the classic Notes to Myself

Gently Down This Dream is a book for those who are tired of striving and suffering and want to awaken to the peace and love that are within us all. When bestselling author Hugh Prather completed this book in 2010, he gave it to his wife and writing partner, Gayle, to shape and edit. He died the next day. The book's essays, poems, and aphorisms -- bravely self-revelatory, relentlessly compassionate, and born out of a lifetime of contemplative practice and counseling work -- make for a lovely, and loving, PS to his millions of fans and a winning introduction to his beautiful mind for new fans to come. They present the self-improvement practices that Hugh and Gayle learned in their long life together and later taught. The Prathers' authentic humor, comfort, and spiritual insights are perfect for the divisive times we live in, offering a way through what can often seem the prison of the self, a reliable means for navigating a world that sometimes feels out of control, and a path to love.

Review Quotes

Praise for the books of Hugh and Gayle Prather

"Notes to Myself is one of those books you never outgrow. You read it again and again every so often and marvel at how much deeper it gets as the years go by."
-- Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love

"To me, Hugh Prather speaks the language of spiritual transformation. I love this man -- and all that he writes."
-- Wayne Dyer, author of You'll See It When You Believe It

"Notes to Myself lit a path within. Spiritual Notes to Myself is a gentle guide to walking that path daily. It is filled with wisdom and joy."
-- Robert Johnson, author of He and She

"How to Live in the World and Still Be Happy offers more than hope. It is a lifeline. Thank you, Hugh! You surely opened my eyes . . . again!"
-- Iyanla Vanzant, author of One Day My Soul Just Opened Up

"Hugh Prather has done it again. Spiritual Notes to Myself is a spiritual masterpiece. A classic for our times."
-- Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

"The gifts of wisdom and the treasured insights of Hugh Prather flow to us once again from the generosity of his Spirit in this wonderful book [Shining Through]."
-- Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God

"[The Little Book of Letting Go is] a treasure trove of practical, spiritual wisdom."
-- Joan Borysenko, author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

About the Author

In 1970, Hugh Prather turned his diary into a self-help guide called Notes to Myself, which went on to sell nearly 8 million copies worldwide and generate countless imitations. Hugh and his wife, Gayle Prather, later cowrote a series of advice books for couples. Hugh died in 2010 in Tucson, Arizona, where Gayle still lives.