From the Notebook of a New Yorker

When a 20-something-year-old Bronx lawyer suddenly awakens to profound joy and inner knowing, he embarks on a journey to integrate deep spiritual truths into a loud and complicated world. In this book, David Rotman powerfully shares his transformative journey, profound discoveries, and practical teachings.

Unveiling Life's Deeper Truths

From the Notebook of a New Yorker is both a spiritual memoir and an essential field guide to being human. Through clear, unpretentious prose, spiced with playful humor and engaging stories, David gently invites us to explore life's biggest questions:

- Why are we here?

- What is the purpose of pain?

- How do we live from love instead of fear?

A Voice of Authenticity

David is more than just another voice in the spiritual or self-help landscape. He's genuinely the real deal, evidenced by the palpable way his presence uplifts and transforms those around him. He doesn't just write about these truths; he lives them, making it possible for countless others to live them, too. David's teachings illuminate how to find simplicity amidst complexity, tap into your own inner well of love, peace, and connection to the Source, and hone your ability to discern authentic Truth from the noise of mind and emotion.

David A. Rotman grew up in the Bronx, practiced law in San Francisco, conducts mediations, and has spent decades exploring the nature of reality, love, and how to apply simple spiritual truths to life in today's complicated world.In 1984, under the guidance of Hilda Charlton, he began teaching meditation. For over four decades, David has guided and inspired more than 70 students, empowering them to transform anguish, shame, trauma, negative thinking, and hurtful attachments into joy, love, and inner peace, even as they navigate the demands of work, family, and financial stability.David's work draws on a rich tapestry of lived experience, from spiritual study to parenting, from courtroom litigation to quiet mornings of stillness.David lives with his wife, Liz, and two children, and continues to walk the path with introspection, love, and humor.