About the Book
Searching for Never, Never Land is a raw and compelling memoir set against the restless backdrop of the late 1960s and early ’70s. John Land’s story reflects a generation searching for peace, freedom, and a return to something lost.
Drawn into the counterculture of the time, he chased every promise that claimed to lead back to paradise—music, drugs, mysticism, and rebellion. Each path offered hope, yet none could satisfy the deeper longing within. The further he searched, the more elusive peace became.
Yet even in the chaos—through heartbreak, danger, and moments that came close to ending everything—there was a Presence that never let him go. What began as a journey of escape slowly revealed itself as something far greater: a story not of finding, but of being found.
Candid, unfiltered, and deeply human, this memoir captures both the broken dreams of a generation and the relentless love of God that remains present through it all.
Why Readers Love This Book
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This is not a polished tale of perfection but a pilgrimage through confusion, wonder, and awakening.
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A raw and deeply honest memoir from a life that has touched thousands.
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It is a riveting read.
About the Author
John Land, a San Francisco Bay Area native and baby boomer, served four years as a medical specialist in the U.S. Air Force. After serving in Japan, he returned to a transformed San Francisco, captivated by the psychedelic counterculture. Immersed in the movement, he explored Buddhism, eastern mysticism, and the use of psychedelics for spiritual enlightenment, inspired by Timothy Leary’s philosophy.
Years later, John discovered that the love of God was the answer he had been seeking. With his wife Lois, he has dedicated over forty years to serving the needy through their non-profit , Christian Outreach Resource Endeavor (CORE), providing essential aid in Baja, Mexico, and Lebanon to war-torn Syrian refugees. John’s memoir is a first-hand account of his journey, shedding light on a generation’s pursuit of meaning and the profound impact of unconditional love.
