Sometimes Brilliant: The Impossible Adventure of a Spiritual Seeker and Visionary Physician Who Helped Conquer the Worst Disease in History

Sometimes Brilliant: The Impossible Adventure of a Spiritual Seeker and Visionary Physician Who Helped Conquer the Worst Disease in History

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When an influential mystic inadvertently steps on the hand of a zealous young doctor from Detroit who identifies with the hippie movement, it profoundly alters their lives and the world at large. "Sometimes Brilliant" encapsulates the remarkable journey of a philosopher, mystic, hippie, doctor, pioneering tech innovator, and vital participant in the eradication of one of humanity's most devastating global pandemics. The narrative explores the transformative power that arises when love, compassion, and unwavering determination intersect with favorable circumstances, serving as a beacon of hope and possibility. In 1963, Larry Brilliant found himself captivated by Martin Luther King during a lecture at the University of Michigan, subsequently immersing himself in the civil rights movement. He traversed America and Europe, voicing his dissent through marches and protests. As a fervent young doctor, he embarked on the hippie trail alongside his wife Girija, Wavy Gravy, and the Hog Farm commune, eventually arriving in India via London and the Khyber Pass. In India, he stumbled upon a Himalayan ashram, where he initially questioned whether he had unwittingly fallen into a cult. However, Larry experienced a life-altering revelation when Neem Karoli Baba, one of India's revered spiritual teachers, opened his heart and declared his destiny to be a World Health Organization advocate combating the smallpox epidemic. Unbeknownst to him, Larry would emerge as a key figure in the annihilation of a ten-millennium-old disease that claimed the lives of more than five hundred million individuals solely within the confines of the 20th century. Chronicles of Brilliant's improbable trajectory, meticulously chronicled in "Sometimes Brilliant," expose him to encounters with political leaders, spiritual luminaries, cultural icons, and technology titans worldwide. These encounters encompass notable figures ranging from the Grateful Dead to Mikhail Gorbachev, and from Ram Dass, the Dalai Lama, Lama Govinda, and Karmapa to Steve Jobs and the founders of Google, Salesforce, Facebook, Microsoft, and eBay. Brilliant's path also intersects with Presidents Carter, Clinton, Bush, and Obama. Moreover, the enthralling narrative of the heroic endeavors undertaken in India to eradicate smallpox serves as the anchor for this gripping, fascinating epidemiological adventure. In essence, "Sometimes Brilliant" offers an honest reflection on an entire generation, interwoven with deeply poignant spiritual memoirs. It is a testament to faith, love, and service, illustrating the profound significance of engaging with life's most crucial inquiries in the pursuit of a better, more brilliant existence.

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