John Land, a San Francisco Bay Area native and baby boomer, served four years as a medical specialist in the U.S. Air Force. After serving in Japan, he returned to a transformed San Francisco, captivated by the psychedelic counterculture. Immersed in the movement, he explored Buddhism, eastern mysticism, and the use of psychedelics for spiritual enlightenment, inspired by Timothy Leary’s philosophy.

Years later, John discovered that the love of God was the answer he had been seeking. With his wife Lois, he has dedicated over forty years to serving the needy through their non-profit , Christian Outreach Resource Endeavor (CORE), providing essential aid in Baja, Mexico, and Lebanon to war-torn Syrian refugees. John’s memoir is a first-hand account of his journey, shedding light on a generation’s pursuit of meaning and the profound impact of unconditional love.