Idries Shah Remembered is an intimate, multifaceted treasury of memoirs of one of the twentieth century’s most original and influential thinkers.Drawing together personal insights, recollections, and reflections from students, colleagues, and from life-long friends,this extraordinary collection reveals some of the many dimensions of Idries Shah’s life and work – his wit, his wisdom, his humanity, and his profound dedication to sharing an ancient knowledge.A master storyteller, and a cultural bridge between East and West, Shah introduced an Occidental audience to the deep insights of the Sufi tradition, demonstrating how stories are far more than mere entertainment – but, rather, tools for learning, for growth, and for transformation.Through his books, conversations, and learned counsel, Shah altered societal thinking, helping ordinary people to challenge ingrained assumptions, to expand understanding, and to see the world in new ways.Contributors to this remarkable volume include Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing, who regarded Shah as a pivotal influence; Dr. Alexander King, founder of the Club of Rome; Shah’s long-time secretary, Helena Edwards; as well as others whose lives were touched and shaped by his teaching.Edited by his son, Tahir Shah, Idries Shah Remembered brings together voices from across the globe to celebrate a man whose legacy continues to grow, through the stories he told and the lives he inspired.Unlike any previous work considering the legacy of Idries Shah, this collection offers rare glimpses into his formative experiences, tracing the influences that shaped his own path as a teacher and writer.By illuminating the personal journey behind the public figure, the collection deepens our understanding of how Shah’s ideas developed, and why they remain as relevant today as ever.Both personal and yet universal, this is not merely a book about Idries Shah – but an invitation to enter the world of his stories that live on, working magic through the hours of each day, at all points of the compass.