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“Ragunath’s transformation shows how one person’s choice to evolve can change the lives of so many. This book is real, funny, and inspirational.” —Jay Shetty The heartfelt memoir of Ray Raghunath Cappo, a legendary hardcore punk musician-turned-monk—and pioneer of the straight-edge movement—told with warmth, candor, and humor.Ray Cappo was a hardcore punk singer and pioneer of the straight-edge movement living on the Lower East Side of New York City in the ’80s, where his band Youth of Today played to packed clubs and touched thousands of people across the globe. But despite the accolades from fans, the popularity of his records, and the positivity he’d brought to the punk music scene, none of this success gave Ray joy. He felt stagnant, and he yearned for something more. This, along with his father’s untimely death, led him to abruptly quit the band and buy a one-way ticket to India in pursuit of the answers to life’s great mysteries. Living as a monk in the sacred city of Vrindavan and traveling across the country on a series of train trips, Ray embraced the rich, spiritual culture he discovered there. As his unusual adventure unfolded, he encountered extraordinary characters, witnessed deep acts of devotion, and experienced profound moments of divine connection, leading to a radical transformation that was ego-crushing and blissful all at once. Inspired to write music again, Ray returned to the US, where he and other monks founded Shelter, a band dedicated to spreading a message of faith, hope, and love. Told with warmth, candor, and humor—and featuring a foreword by globally renowned musician Moby—this heartfelt memoir chronicles Ray’s emotional and spiritual journey from punk to monk and beyond.

Create your own hero characters and record their epic stories using the Izuku Midoriya–inspired My Hero Academia: Heroes Journal.Let this journal inspire your own personal “Hero Analysis for the Future”—just like Izuku Midoriya’s beloved notebook. This 192-page journal includes pages for you to create stats and drawings for 24 of your own heroes, with lined pages in-between to be filled with notes, ideas, or stories about your heroes. Let your imagination Go Beyond, Plus Ultra! CONVENIENT SIZE: At 5.75 inches wide and 8.25 inches tall, this journal is a comfortable size to throw in your bag or backpack so you can journal from anywhere. LINED PAGES: The journal includes 142 ruled pages, providing ample space for your notes, ideas, and other writing needs. CREATE YOUR OWN HEROES: Let your imagination take over with the 24 hero spreads interspersed throughout the lined pages. Draw your hero and record their stats, quirks, and special moves. PEN LOOP INCLUDED: Store and keep your favorite pen or pencil close at hand for drawing or journaling with the elastic band pen loop included. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Collect more great stationery products from Insight Editions inspired by My Hero Academia, including My Hero Academia: Class 1-A Spiral Notebook, My Hero Academia: All Might Journal with Charm, My Hero Academia: Class 1-A Traveler's Notebook Set, and My Hero Academia Boxed Die-cut Note Cards.