{"product_id":"shambhala-the-caregiving-heart-verity-jenkins-9780993649271","title":"Shambhala \u0026 the Caregiving Heart of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eRay embarks on a quest to combat her grandmother's Alzheimer's disease. She learns of the Elixir of Immortality, located in the hidden kingdom of Shambhala and accessible only through a sacred quest. The story takes a dark turn when Ray's mother is abducted during a royal coup in Nepal, coinciding with the most turbulent moment in the country's political history. With the help of Devi, a trained protector of Shambhala, and a Gurkha pilot, Ray rescues her mother and continues her pursuit of the Elixir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the adventure, Ray faces deception, ancient dystopian worlds, and the teachings of Bon religion. The novel is a blend of magical realism and realistic fiction, offering insights into natural sciences and regional politics while presenting a compelling coming-of-age story. Ultimately, Ray learns that Shambhala is not a physical place but is revealed to those who see with the eyes of the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tale is a stand-alone novel in the series. It celebrates the beauty of nature and the relevance of ancient teachings in today's world. It's a story for seekers of all ages, filled with educational facts and a heartwarming narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruly an adventure story for seekers of all ages. Shambhala is a stand-alone novel in the Ray Adventure Series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e___________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat others have said about Shambhala \u0026amp; The Ray Adventure Series...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The first two books in the Ray Series are heart-warming and fast-paced reads, filled with well-researched educational facts. I was so moved by these stories (laughing and crying out loud)\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Jill Sharpe \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have just read the first book in the Ray Adventure Series and thoroughly enjoyed it. Verity Jenkins has a wonderful imagination and the voice of Ray is charming and entirely believable. The mix of magic realism and concern for the environment is compelling.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Gwynneth Bain\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Brilliant! Masterful! Verity Jenkins is at the highest command of his heart!\u003cbr\u003eRay is adorable! Grandsy is infinite\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Frank Mroz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerity Jenkins has written stories that are educational and beautifully woven into an enlightened look at our planet. The stories are inter-generational - buy it for anybody but mostly for yourself.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-France Raymond \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI just wanted to say thank you for helping find the Ray in me.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Tiana Bressan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Verity Jenkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0993649270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780993649271\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Storied Ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Verity Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742402195711,"sku":"9780993649271","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shambhala-the-caregiving-heart-verity-jenkins-9780993649271","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}