Serge de Brook is a writer, philosopher, and global traveler whose life bridges East and West, war and peace, mystery and memory. Born in Eastern Europe, he worked in intelligence and diplomacy before devoting his life to spiritual exploration and service. His path has taken him from the coal mines of Donbass to the halls of African leadership, from encounters with mystics and political figures to the silent sanctuaries of forgotten kingdoms. The Gates of Manna is not only a novel — it is a mirror of his inner journey, a testament to the light that can emerge from darkness, and a call to those who remember more than this world allows.