Awaken: The Path to Purpose, Inner Peace, and Healing

“Real leadership in business and in society begins with finding your core. In this book, Raj Sisodia courageously shares his personal journey of coming to know himself. I believe that transparency and vulnerability are the pathways to true power. Bravo, Raj, for turning a pathway into a freeway and creating a powerful roadmap of the journey for others.”
—John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. and author, Up from Nothing

“This deeply personal and heartfelt book is a must read. Raj’s journey is wildly inspiring, and a beautiful reminder of the importance for all leaders to prioritize their own healing.”
—Kip Tindell, Co-Founder and Past CEO/Chairman of The Container Store and author, Uncontainable

“In this deeply personal memoir, Raj challenges each of us to be “peaceful warriors” to fight with courage and intensity for what is most precious in life. For business leaders, the challenge is to thread this struggle into the very core of our companies, to catalyze the change and healing that is so needed in our communities.”
—Gerry Anderson, Executive Chairman, DTE Energy

“If you have ever yearned to go beyond a life of false harmony to find true peace, Raj’s deeply personal story provides every bit of inspiration and guidance you’ll need to summon the courage to pursue your own healing journey. You’ll be inspired to reflect on your own life journey and awaken to a whole new level of being.”
—Haley Rushing, Chief Purposologist, The Purpose Institute and co-author, It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For

“Once in a rare while comes along a man who has the courage, compassion, and authenticity to tell his story of tragedy and triumph in a way that not only heals himself, but also the reader. This book and its extraordinary disclosures will elevate your consciousness and catalyze the healing of our collective trauma.”
—Nilima Bhat, coauthor, Shakti Leadership

“A deeply moving memoir of personal struggles for self-identity and a purpose-driven life! Raj Sisodia is a brilliant writer and reveals what led to him confounding the Conscious Capitalism movement. Awaken is a story about human struggles, survival and ultimate triumph.”
—Jagdish N. Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business, Goizueta Business School, Emory University and co-author, Firms of Endearment

“If you want to break free of the shackles that constrain you, you need a guide, a sherpa, an example, not to follow step by step but to learn from on your own journey to healing and growth. In Awaken: A Journey to Purpose, Wholeness & Healing we have been given the gift of a detailed look into the familiarity of a troubled life and the resulting joyful emergence into wholeness of a truly gifted storyteller. Read every word as if your life depended on it.”
—Richard Sheridan, CEO, Chief Storyteller, Menlo Innovations and author, Joy, Inc. – How We Built a Workplace People Love

“A simple yet compelling tale of a delicate and dynamic father-son relationship, of love and losses, this book makes you contemplate your own evolutionary journey.”
—Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode and author of Timeless Leadership

“It is with a spirit of generosity that Raj shares his learnings from his personal journey with others. True introspection is hard but necessary work, and Raj inspires readers to take the first step.”
—Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks and author, Do the KIND Thing

“I couldn’t put this book down. It caused me to reflect on my whole life and the importance of living consciously in order to heal. Raj’s book helps awaken you and illuminates what really matters in your life’s journey.”
—NK Choudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, Jaipur Rugs