This is a book I probably never would have sought out for myself- but the magic of the library ensured that it crossed my desk and caught my eye. Kotler's seemingly impossible quest to find the origin of a legend was engaging and often hilarious. Reading this book allowed me to learn about social and spiritual movements from my parent's generation that I wouldn't have learned about otherwise. I especially liked learning about the deep and spiritual connection that different groups of people seek with the ocean. Like Kotler, I am not a religious person but have been searching for something to believe in after recovering from a chronic illness that wrecked my life. I enjoyed learning about belief from a scientific and cultural perspective, and felt buoyed throughout my reading experience.