Autobiography of a yogi critical review essay

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The Autobiography of a Yogi, written by Paramahansa Yogananda, is a captivating book that recounts the author’s life journey and spiritual quest.

Published in 1946 after over 10 years of writing, it quickly became a bestseller and has inspired numerous people worldwide.

I first came across this book in Steve Jobs’ biography by Walter Isaacson, where he mentioned that Jobs had read it as a teenager, revisited it in India, and reread it every year since.

Attendees at Jobs’ funeral were even given a copy of the book. This piqued my curiosity, prompting me to wonder why Jobs was so drawn to this book and how he still maintained controversial behavior despite repeatedly reading such a spiritual work.

I started reading the book in May 2023, and it didn’t take long for me to be carried by its 700 pages.

Yogananda’s personal story, from his childho