Mr. Hackney takes us on a journey to India and back, from his first home in Mussoorie 8,000 feet high in the Himalayas and the grandeur of nature, to the rich history of Patiala, Punjab; the diverse culture of India and travel overland through Afghanistan, Istanbul, and Europe.

 

He relates growing up in the 60’s & 70’s in boarding at Woodstock School, adventures of nature and culture – learning India and following his spiritual journey.

 

There and Back Again is an insightful personal memoir of an American growing to maturity in India revealing its diverse tapestry of nature, culture, and philosophy from a mission perspective