Inspired by the poetry of Rumi, the great Sufi mystic, a restless young man heads out on an epic voyage of the heart that takes him from the hills of Florence to the mosques of Konya, Turkey, and into the heart of religious mysticism. The best-selling author of Ten Poems to Change Your Life (2001) provides a fantastical account of one young man's intimate journey of discovery. Moved beyond all practical reason by a poem penned by Rumi, a thirteenth-century mystic, Georgiou, a Greek icon painter residing in Florence, is inspired to undertake a pilgrimage to Konya, Turkey, the city where the lines were written that touched his heart. During the course of his odyssey, Georgiou experiences visions, encounters a number of eccentric spiritual guides, and develops as both an artist and a human being. When Georgiou finally arrives in Konya, his soul is awakened by a deceptively simple discovery. His restless mind and inner being finally at peace, Georgiou is ready to accept the greatest gift life has to offer: unconditional love. Lyrically written, this surrealistic affirmation of life and love will! enthrall and inspire readers seeking spiritual nourishment. Margaret Flanagan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Lyrically written, this surrealistic affirmation of life and love will enthrall and inspire readers seeking spiritual nourishment. -- Booklist Roger Housden isthe author of several books of nonfiction, including Fire in the Heart, Sacred America , and his new bestselling book, Ten Poems to Change Your Life . He lives with his wife, Maria, in Woodstock, New York. This is his first novel.