Autobiography of a Yogi
Yogananda brought Hindu spirituality to a Western mass audience and made meditation seem accessible rather than exotic.
“The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.”
Why It Matters
Yogananda brought Hindu spirituality to a Western mass audience and made meditation seem accessible rather than exotic. The book has sold millions of copies and directly influenced figures from George Harrison to Steve Jobs. It is the single most important text in the popularization of Eastern philosophy in the West.
The 
Take
Personal reviewMostly just a vomiting of mystical supernatural guru experiences, but random quotes and vibes were sometimes nice.
Notable Quotes
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”
“The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy.”