Mystic Nomad

“This beautifully written and brave spiritual memoir is a powerful exploration of the human heart and mind. It is the rare and raw account of a woman’s liberation from her culture, role, and expectations into a life of purpose, meaning, and great compassion. It is a must-read for anyone on the path of awakening.” —Roshi Joan Halifax, abbot, Upaya Zen Center; author of Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet “Sharply intelligent, tenacious, and unsparing, this extraordinary account of Knopp’s spiritual awakening proves that the willingness to confront our most menacing shadows—with open eyes and a tender heart—can ignite our greatest illumination. Her wisdom is hard-earned, grounded, and profoundly feminine in its scope and inclusivity, the testament of a thoroughly modern woman determined to penetrate life’s deepest truths and unwilling to settle for easy answers. This is an indispensable book for seekers of all backgrounds, disillusioned by the spiritual marketplace, and drawn to an integrated path of self-knowledge inseparable from nature itself. A remarkable achievement.” —Mark Matousek, author of Sex, Death, Enlightenment: A True Story “Whether new to the spiritual path or a seasoned practitioner, you will find wisdom and allyship in these pages. Mystic Nomad is an essential offering to the rapidly emergent canon of breakthrough literature on feminine empowerment and spirituality in the twenty-first century. Not to be missed!” —Sarah Drew, author of Gaia Codex “Impossible to put down, Mystic Nomad is a riveting page-turner. Knopp skillfully weaves her hard-earned wisdom about healing from trauma into this brave and honest tale of profound spiritual awakening. In this quintessential tale of one woman’s struggles to bridge the transcendent and the everyday, she illuminates the path to wholeness and a free heart for all of us.” —Trudy Goodman, PhD, founder of InsightLA