Viv Bartlett has authored an intriguing new book called Navigating Materialistic Minefields. The book is written in a conversational style and Viv draws on his own personal experiences however the subjects covered are deeply meaningful and can provide readers with a spiritual perspective for daily life.
Viv kindly agreed to tell us more about his new book, what inspired him to write it, what it covers and what he hopes you’ll take away with you once you’ve finished reading. Here’s what he shared with us:
Baha’i Blog: Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1945 and became a Baha’i when 20. This was the result of joining my mother in an intense search to make sense of why my 14-year-old younger brother–a child–was ‘taken’ after accidentally electrocuting himself. Before I accepted Baha’u’llah I considered myself an atheist. His Teachings on life after death, however, were so comforting along with others focused on the oneness of humanity. In effect, shocked by my brother’s death, I was very concerned about how all manner of suffering, individually and collectively, could be reduced to the lowest possible level.
