BREAKDOWN: Diamonds, Death, and Second Chances - Softcover

Distefano, Gregory

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595342922 ISBN 13: 9780595342921

Publisher: iUniverse, 2005

Synopsis

A globe-spanning treatise on spiritual philosophy disguised as a celebrity, sex, and drug tell-all, Breakdown is the real-life journey of a young man who rejects the status quo in search of a deeper, more meaningful truth.Haunted by a repressed, traumatic past, Greg DiStefano lives a fast-lane existence among the famous and infamous that stands upon his secret dungeon. Swept by a string of serendipitous events into an action-packed adventure through the Middle East and India, he is led to unfathomable depths of self-discovery, and an inescapable destiny which he could never imagine. Troubled by America's soulless culture, internal conflicts, and the meaninglessness of his privileged dream job, Greg breaks down. Stripped of everything that defines his identity, only a terrifying choice that cuts against the grain of human instinct can save him.Through dizzying celebrity heights and the depths of self-deprecation, soaring Himalayan peaks and the despair of addiction, Breakdown explores the critical flaw in Western throught while burrowing toward the meaning and purpose of existence. While blending elements of religion, philosophy, metaphysics, and sexuality into popular language, this coming-of-age tale provides hope and an opportunity for transformation.www.breakdownbook.com find yourselfWinner, USA Book News AwardsWinner, Writers Marketing Association's Fresh Voices Book AwardsFinalist, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards"Best Spiritual Memoir," InSight Out Book ClubRunner-up, DIY Book AwardsHonorable Mention, Hollywood Book Festival"A dramatic and inspiring post-modern adventure story."-Andrew Cohen, What Is Enlightenment? magazine

About this title

Synopsis

Advance praise for Breakdown "Breakdown takes the reader on a journey of growth and transformation through an often overlooked path-demonstrating how the shadow side of life can be a vehicle to enlightenment. Extremely honest and personal, it shines a poignant eye on the struggles of a high-powered job in New York's glitz and glamour scene and the darkness of addiction. Through it all, this illuminating adventure offers a fresh and hopeful point of view to the meaning of life in these troubled times." -Steve Kammon, Editor, Circuit Noize magazine Greg DiStefano has spent a decade on the fringes of the limelight, brushing up against the famous and the infamous in the shadowy underbelly of New York's nightclub scene. It all looks promising-until Greg's bizarre encounter with the prophetic Spiros forces him to reexamine his perception of reality. Propelled by a string of serendipitous events, Greg and Spiros wind their way across the Middle East and India, interacting with a series of seers, sages, and spiritual masters. Troubled by America's soulless culture, internal conflicts, and the meaninglessness of his star-studded dream job, Greg breaks down.

Stripped of everything that defines his identity, only a terrifying leap into the unknown can save him. While chronicling dizzying celebrity heights and floor-crawling lows, Breakdown blends elements of religion, philosophy, metaphysics, and sexuality into popular language. A testimonial to the indomitable human spirit, this coming-of-age tale provides hope, deeper meaning, and an opportunity for transformation. Breakdown...find yourself Five Percent of the author's royalties will be donated to Hale House-America's best-known independent facility for addicted babies in Harlem.

About the Author

Gregory J. DiStefano is a spiritual explorer, reformed drug addict, and national award-winning marketing consultant for clients that have included diamond giant, De Beers. He holds degrees from two Ivy League universities and resides in Providence, Rhode Island.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595342922
• ISBN 13: 9780595342921
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250