Books by William Yenner

American Guru is a multifaceted account of life in the contemporaryspiritual community known as EnlightenNext, and the controversial"teaching methods" of its New York-born founder, self-proclaimed "guru"Andrew Cohen. With contributions from several of Cohen's formerstudents, William Yenner recalls the thirteen-year trajectory of hiscareer as a leader and manager in Cohen's community--his early days asan idealistic "seeker," his years of service on EnlightenNext's Board ofDirectors, his ultimate disillusionment and departure,and his efforts tomake sense of his experiences as a once-devoted follower of a "Teacherof Evolutionary Enlightenment." With wit and insight, Yenner and hiscolleagues have produced a riveting cautionary tale on the dangers ofauthoritarian spirituality, and an insider'scase study on the promisesand pitfalls of postmodern discipleship."William Yenner's courageous exposé, American Guru, is a powerfulreminder that all of our tendencies toward idealization of dharmateachers must be carefully examined." -William Morgan, Psy.D., member ofthe Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy,co-author of Mindfulnessand Psychotherapy"William Yenner's true, uncensored-and finally ungagged-moving personalstory, in combination with the powerful reflections, recollections andcontributions of other former community members, makes American Guru anessential source document for the study and understanding ofauthoritarian spiritual sects." -Hal Blacker, former editor ofEnlightenNext magazine"American Guru is not a mean-spirited book. It is, rather, arefreshingly honest one." -David Christopher Lane, Ph.D., Professor ofPhilosophy, Mt. San Antonio CollegeCheck out the book online at www.americanguru.net