WINNER OF TWO NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS: 2020 Nautilus Awards and 2020 National Indie Book Awards          While to most of the world L.A. represents all that is superficial, deep at its core L.A. is the World Center of Spiritual Awakening. This award-winning book by 4-time author Catherine Auman reveals a surprisingly rich and wide-ranging spiritual history that goes far beyond the stereotypical "new age" image evoked when most people think about the City of Angels.        Easy and fun to read, the book is packed with  stunning colorful photos  of the many locations connected with the spiritual movements, gurus, cults, authors, preachers and teachers who originated in L.A. Auman's latest work unveils a side of the city previously unknown to most Angelenos.        Would you like to learn why Hollywood is considered a spiritual vortex? Did you know that the entire Pentecostal movement was born when the front porch of a little house in Echo Park collapsed in 1906? Or that one of the men who founded Pasadena's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) was expelled for dabbling in the occult? Rich with detail and birthed from years of research, this book manages to both inform and entertain the reader, page by page.          Guide to Spiritual L.A.   isn't just educational or entertaining, it makes you dream about when you'll be able to get out and tour. Auman's book is peppered with city trips as well as Day Trips: tours of the various sites of spiritual significance located across L. A. and even as far as the Desert, Santa Barbara, Ojai and the Southland. Readers can get lost in L.A.'s spiritual history for an hour, a day, or a weekend. Take your time, Los Angeles isn't going anywhere.  Sit back in your favorite chair or head out on the road, spiritual L.A. awaits.          Buy this book NOW and learn why L.A. is the World Center of Spiritual Awakening. "... a free-wheeling tour of New Age and other spiritual sites in and around LA ... Auman, a fine storyteller, will engage readers with her accounts of historical events, urban legends, and longtime mysteries ... Overall, the author's deep knowledge of LA's spiritual landscape and you-are-there writing style make this an engaging and informative read." - Kirkus Reviews "Guide to Spiritual L.A. is a fun and insightful tour guide for spiritual seekers ... an open-minded mosaic that celebrates some of history's maverick's, yogis, and Angeleno visionaries." - Clarion Reviews "... highly recommended for Los Angeles history buffs, spirituality readers, and those who enjoy lively travel accounts that blend a 'you are here' feel with practical, destination-oriented tips for visiting these spiritual enclaves." - Midwestern Book Review "Vastly informative and engrossing ... The essential L.A. travel reference book." - The Prairies Book Review "While the pandemic has forced us to stay home, this Guide is a safe way to learn and discover the spiritual treasure of our city and Southern California." - Sarah Pilla, Spectrum News1 SoCal "A tour de force through the sacred sites of Los Angeles which in some mysterious way mirrors holy places in the human soul ... an entertaining, compelling, and readable guidebook which spans both internal and external geography simultaneously. Very well done. - Matt Licata, PhD, psychotherapist and author of A Healing Space: Befriending Ourselves in Difficult Times "Guide to Spiritual L.A. is a sweet and lovely homage to the early roots of spirituality in Los Angeles as well as a current-day map to today's yoga centers, ashrams, and places of worship. It is the guide for any modern day spiritual seeker. I loved it!" - Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, author of Wise Mind Open Mind and Director of the Open Mind Training Institute in Santa Monica "Los Angeles was not named for the angels without there being a very real presence of the higher power finding a safe and savvy harbor in this exalted city. Thank you, Catherine, for making this wonderous revelation!" - James Wanless, PhD, author and creator of The Voyager Tarot "What I love about the book is that it looks at all different belief systems and all different forms - it doesn't matter what someone believes, it's all a form of spirituality." - Christina Dam, Liberate Emporium "... an illustrated seeker's map to the Southland's most highly-charged holy places ... If you're curious about Southern California's rich history of occultism and alternative faith pursuits, you'll find much to muse upon within, from public-facing temples and churches to folk art environments and former cult HQs". - Kim Cooper, Esotouric Tours "The information, design, and delivery reflect the content in its surprises, light, and ease of navigation. It's about time there was a fun guide like this ... capturing the magic!" - Jeffery Dean, Transformational Coach "My partner and I are not natives of L.A. but we've been here for a combined 40 years and both have been submersed in various areas