What a great book and great to read about your high school years pumping iron ;-)), was a brilliant survival move at the time but understandable why you needed to recover afterwards.

Yogananda had a profound affect on my life as well. I was first introduced to him when a friend gave me his book " In the Sanctuary of the Soul" which was full of excerpts from larger writings and words of wisdom and resonated powerfully with me. I was already practicing yoga and meditation but I've always needed fresh and wise guidance along the way. I still turn to this tiny book for inspiration.

And thanks for the nomination :-), this will be a fun one!