The American Soul Rush: Esalen and the Rise of Spiritual Privilege (Qualitative Studies in Religion)
"Goldman's study is the first book to take a hard look at how issues of social class and male chauvinism have influenced the governance and direction of this seminal institution....Goldman's greatest contribution inThe American Soul Rushis to remind us that it is not a coincidence that wealthy enclaves like Marin County have become meccas for seekers interested in Buddhist meditation and other techniques designed to foster 'higher consciousness.'" -San Francisco Chronicle,