"Heaven in a grain of sand...heavenly wisdom is what Beachcombing at Miramar is all about."

The Quest for an Authentic Life
M. Scott Peck, M.D., said of Richard Bode's First You Have to Row a Little Boat, "elegant as a clipper and practical as a tug, this brilliantly written elegy teaches the fundamental principles of life and how to navigate its shoals." Now this extraordinary writer presents a new book that challenges us to open horizons within ourselves.

Richard Bode went to a California beach to discover the truth about his life. Contemplating the sea and the shore, tuning in to the rhythms of the tides, he observed, he experienced, he remembered. With each word picture, he uncovered another piece of his authentic self. This remarkable book, filled with unforgettable moments, has the power, like the sea itself, to reshape our lives. Gradually, if I go with courage and wisdom, I arrive at my destination, a place called paradise. It is not a land free of struggle, a realm devoid of pain or grief. But it is the place where I feel at home, where I am supposed to be.