Chasing your Dreams is an unvarnished, tragicomic, and deeply intimate spiritual memoir that chronicles one man’s chaotic journey from substance abuse and existential despair to the eccentric world of alternative therapies, Eastern mysticism, and self-discovery. Moving from the hedonistic rave culture of 1990s London to silent deserts and monasteries, David Swan tracks his relentless search for a higher “buzz”. The book stands as a witty, poignant exploration of modern spirituality, highlighting the fragile line between seeking true enlightenment and using mysticism as a shield against raw human trauma.

Swan writes with a gritty, self-deprecating, and distinctly British sense of humour that strips the pretentiousness out of the traditional spiritual memoir. He consistently contrasts high-minded esoteric concepts with crude, hilarious realities. This book is perfect for readers who love honest recovery memoirs, travelogues of self-discovery, and humorous books on modern spirituality, appealing to fans of Augusten Burroughs, Russell Brand’s recovery literature, or Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love with a dark, cynical edge.