At Hell's Gate

A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace

Claude Anshin Thomas

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Shambhala
03 April 2006

Autobiography: general; Religion & beliefs; Buddhism

A dramatic coming-of-age story and also a spiritual travelogue from the horrors of combat to discovering the Buddhist path to healing.

In this raw and moving memoir, Claude Thomas describes his service in Vietnam, his subsequent emotional collapse, and his remarkable journey toward healing.

At Hell's Gate

is not only a gripping coming-of-age story but a spiritual travelogue from the horrors of combat to the discovery of inner peace-a journey that inspired Thomas to become a Zen monk and peace activist who travels to war-scarred regions around the world. ""Everyone has their Vietnam,"" Thomas writes. ""Everyone has their own experience of violence, calamity, or trauma."" With simplicity and power, this book offers timeless teachings on how we can all find healing, and it presents practical guidance on how mindfulness and compassion can transform our lives.

This expanded paperback edition features-

. Discussion questions for reading groups

. A new afterword by the author reflecting on how the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are affecting soldiers-and offering advice on how to help returning soldiers to cope with their combat experiences

By: Claude Anshin Thomas
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 238g
ISBN: 9781590302712
ISBN 10: 1590302710
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 03 April 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for At Hell's Gate: A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace

"Thomas's presentation of this difficult experience is searingly honest."— Shambhala Sun "This gripping spiritual memoir bears witness to the transforming meditation and mindfulness in the life of a Vietnam Veteran."— Spirituality and Health "Let me start by simply recommending that you buy, read, and think about Claude Anshin Thomas's book, At Hell's Gate. It was a long time coming but worth the wait, especially in this time of war and rampant violence."— Turning Wheel "What gives Thomas's perspective so much weight is that it carries the rare and undeniable authority of one who has seen firsthand the extremes of both good and evil that lie in the human soul."— What Is Enlightenment? "This is a book of great power. Thomas's story has the power to heal, to inspire, to teach."—John Laurence, former CBS News correspondent and author of The Cat from Hué A Vietnam War Story