A brilliant, charismatic American philosopher currently living in Jerusalem, Marc Gafni is an inspirational force for unity and personal growth. Addressing our age-old desire to feel connected, he uses spiritual stories to teach us how to live fuller happier lives. The secret is to "live your story," and we do this by identifying our true, unique selves -- what he calls our "soul prints." Only then can we connect on a far deeper level with the world and with those sharing it alongside us. Soul Prints speaks to all listeners, regardless of religious beliefs or practices. Using the power of myth -- Biblical and folk -- and drawing on his own personal highs and lows, Gafni offers advice on how to form bonds based in truth and love. In an increasingly disconnected world, it is still possible to make the connections that matter most: those that banish loneliness; those that bring us satisfaction, passion, and joy; those that begin with our true selves.

Marc Gafni is the dean of the Melitz public culture study center; Melitz is one of the oldest and most prestigious educational ventures in Israel today. A contributing editor to Tikkun magazine, he lectures extensively throughout Israel, Europe, and the United States. American-born, he now lives with his family in Israel.