Sai Baba is Still Alive - Jaya Wahi (2013)

This book is a book on faith for people having faith. The author and her surroundings have been graced by Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi in numerous occasions. I think the ability to identify grace also lies in the eyes of the beholder. Everyone sees some level of presence of miracle in his / her life. Some believe them but many of us may not be able to spot them. I guess this book will put you in those two minds. But divine grace is there and there are people who experience it now as well. I guess I will just state that for now about this book. 

A Step Away from Paradise - Thomas K. Shor (2011)

The book is about the partially successful attempt of a Buddhist Lama to open the access to Beyul, a mystic place of immortality and peace. The author's research is great and remarkable. Trying to collect information on a period 50 years back in a most inaccessible area in Himalayas is definitely worth great appreciation. Tulshuk Lingpa the Lama under discussion in this book has shown enormous courage and sacrifices for discovering the passage to the land of immortality. 

Couple of points about the book. The book has it's highs and lows. It's not the most comfortable a read. You need to have faith for Tibetan mysticism and magic to be appreciative of this work. Many practices described in the book do not match well with someone who has inclination to a different spiritual belief system. I did not find the book something that can hold my attention for long.