{"title":"Alice Coltrane","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound and spiritual journey through the writings of \u003cem\u003eAlice Coltrane\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential figure in the realms of Self-Help and Personal Development. Best known for her ethereal music career, Alice Coltrane extends her creative expression into literature, offering readers a deep dive into personal growth and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Coltrane's works, such as the enlightening \u003cem\u003eMonument Eternal\u003c\/em\u003e, are renowned for merging her rich musical heritage with spiritual insights, reflecting her personal journey towards transcendence. Through her writing, she invites readers to explore the intricate connection between spirituality and everyday life, encouraging a harmonious balance that fosters personal development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for those seeking profound wisdom and inspiration, inviting you to transform your life with the same grace and serenity that defined Alice Coltrane's remarkable artistic journey. Dive into her insights and discover a pathway to spiritual enlightenment and personal fulfilment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monument-eternal-by-alice-coltrane-9781636142258","title":"Monument Eternal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Coltrane (1937–2007) was a composer, master of various musical instruments, improviser, spiritual leader, and wife of John Coltrane. Throughout her adult life, she worked within and combined a broad range of musical genres, including gospel, R\u0026amp;B, bebop, free jazz, Indian devotional song, and Western art music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe recorded more than twenty full-length albums for Impulse and Warner Bros. Her music speaks to her experiences as a child playing for church congregations in Detroit; the transcendent and mind-bending avant-garde improvisations she performed with her husband John Coltrane; and her religious pilgrimages to India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eMonument Eternal\u003c\/em\u003e was originally published in 1977, Alice Coltrane was living in Southern California and had recently become a swami, building and nurturing an alternative spiritual community. In these pages, she says that the book is 'based upon the soul's realizations in Absolute Consciousness and its spiritual relationships with the Supreme One.' \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonument Eternal\u003c\/em\u003e offers deep insight into Coltrane's tremendous musical output and shines a light on her transformation from Alice McLeod, Detroit church organist and bebopper, to sage thought leader Swami Turiyasangitananda. It also reflects the extraordinary fluidity of American religious customs in the mid and late twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAkashic's long-awaited reissue of \u003cem\u003eMonument Eternal\u003c\/em\u003e will include a new introduction from a notable writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46792287355116,"sku":"9781636142258","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14584283482770.jpg?v=1757000290"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alice-coltrane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}