--- product_id: 255427320 title: "If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir" price: "S/.200" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/255427320-if-truth-be-told-a-monks-memoir store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # 4.5/5 stars from 95 reviews Ranked #85 in New Age Mysticism Memoir with 300+ pages of deep insight If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir **Price:** S/.200 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secret path from ambition to awakening — don’t miss this spiritual bestseller! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir - **How much does it cost?** S/.200 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/255427320-if-truth-be-told-a-monks-memoir) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **From Multimillionaire to Monk:** A rare journey blending worldly success with spiritual awakening. - • **Radical Honesty & Vulnerability:** Unfiltered memoir revealing struggles, doubts, and ultimate realization. - • **A Must-Read for Authentic Living:** Invites readers to embrace vulnerability and live with clarity and peace. - • **Practical Wisdom for Modern Life:** Insights on mindfulness, detachment, and self-examination grounded in real experience. - • **Globally Acclaimed Spiritual Bestseller:** Ranked top 100 in New Age Mysticism with glowing 4.5-star reviews. ## Overview If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir is the compelling life story of Om Swami, a former multimillionaire turned monk, who shares his transformative journey through worldly success, spiritual struggle, and ultimate enlightenment. Ranked #85 in New Age Mysticism and praised for its radical honesty and practical wisdom, this memoir offers profound insights into mindfulness and authentic living, making it a top choice for seekers and professionals alike. ## Description If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir is an honest and straightforward account of Om Swami's life, one of the foremost spiritual leaders of India.Summary of the BookIf Truth be Told is an extraordinary memoir of the making of a spiritual life in today's demanding, competitive, and baffling times. The book unravels the life story of Om Swami and his journey to becoming a monk. As an 18-year-old young boy, Om Swami headed to Australia to realize his worldly dreams and aspirations. He struggled to make his ends meet but two years down the line he was a multimillionaire earning $250,000 a year. He always had a burning desire to explore his spirituality. As an 8-year-old he saw a vision of God in a dream which transformed his life forever. This triggered off his desire to meet God and he practiced astrology, meditation and tantra in his pursuit to know God. Yet God was nowhere in sight, deeply frustrated he plunged into the worldly affairs to distract himself from the restlessness and commotion within. After spending several years in Australia he moved to India and led his life in solitude in the Himalayas. He battled death as he starved, faced the wrath of nature and wild animals. But finally his sadhana brought him to the ultimate realization - I am what I have been seeking, which became the basis of all his teachings. This astounding memoir is a must-read for those interested in the life and teachings of Om Swami.About Om SwamiOm Swami is an India monk who lives in a remote place in the Himalayan foothills. He holds an MBA degree from University of Technology, Sydney and a Bachelor's degree in Business Computing from University of Western Sydney. He founded a profitable software company with offices in San Francisco, New York, Toronto, London, Sydney and India. Review: A Profound, Honest, and Deeply Human Journey - If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir is an extraordinary and soul‑stirring memoir that lingers long after the final page. Written with humility, clarity, and emotional depth, this book offers a rare, unfiltered look into the inner life of a monk—one that goes far beyond robes, rituals, or stereotypes. What makes this memoir truly outstanding is its radical honesty. The author does not romanticize monastic life; instead, they courageously share moments of doubt, struggle, longing, discipline, and awakening. The storytelling is deeply personal yet universally relatable, reminding readers that the search for meaning, peace, and truth is something we all share—regardless of our chosen path. The prose is beautifully measured and contemplative, inviting readers to slow down and reflect. Each chapter feels purposeful, offering quiet wisdom without preaching. The insights into mindfulness, silence, detachment, compassion, and self‑examination are powerful, practical, and grounded in lived experience rather than abstract philosophy. This book is not just a memoir—it’s an invitation. An invitation to look inward, question assumptions, embrace vulnerability, and consider what it truly means to live authentically. Whether you are spiritual, curious, skeptical, or simply human, If Truth Be Told meets you where you are. A deeply moving, enlightening, and courageous work, this memoir is a gift to anyone seeking clarity, inner peace, or a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Highly recommended. Review: Self growth - It’s simply outstanding , its presents his deeper insights . ## Features - Item Trademark: BLACK LOTUS - manufacturer: Black Lotus - Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 0.75, 0.75 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #59,100 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #85 in New Age Mysticism #2,165 in Biographies & Memoirs | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 95 Reviews | ## Images ![If Truth Be Told: A Monk's Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D-MpGC7FL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Profound, Honest, and Deeply Human Journey *by P***. on 21 April 2026* If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir is an extraordinary and soul‑stirring memoir that lingers long after the final page. Written with humility, clarity, and emotional depth, this book offers a rare, unfiltered look into the inner life of a monk—one that goes far beyond robes, rituals, or stereotypes. What makes this memoir truly outstanding is its radical honesty. The author does not romanticize monastic life; instead, they courageously share moments of doubt, struggle, longing, discipline, and awakening. The storytelling is deeply personal yet universally relatable, reminding readers that the search for meaning, peace, and truth is something we all share—regardless of our chosen path. The prose is beautifully measured and contemplative, inviting readers to slow down and reflect. Each chapter feels purposeful, offering quiet wisdom without preaching. The insights into mindfulness, silence, detachment, compassion, and self‑examination are powerful, practical, and grounded in lived experience rather than abstract philosophy. This book is not just a memoir—it’s an invitation. An invitation to look inward, question assumptions, embrace vulnerability, and consider what it truly means to live authentically. Whether you are spiritual, curious, skeptical, or simply human, If Truth Be Told meets you where you are. A deeply moving, enlightening, and courageous work, this memoir is a gift to anyone seeking clarity, inner peace, or a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Self growth *by M***A on 7 December 2025* It’s simply outstanding , its presents his deeper insights . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Belief in yourself. Meditation, Discipline. Love, Compassion, Kindness. *by C***N on 7 December 2019* Una storia vera, il percorso spirituale di Om Swamiji. Affascinante il suo ritiro in una caverna del Himalaya. Om Swamiji è veramente una Persona illuminata e speciale. Questo libro è un grande insegnamento per un ricercatore spirituale. Apre la mente ed il cuore. Uno dei libri più importanti della mia vita, e ne ho letti tantissimi. With infinite gratitude to Om Swamiji. 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