Pico Iyer is the author of many books, including, most recently, Abandon, a sufi romance, and The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.
Pico Iyer
- By Pearl McLeod
About The Author
Pearl McLeod
Pearl McLeod is an editorial contributor and content creator for Mindful.org, where she oversees web design, content migration, and article layout to ensure a seamless reader experience. A UC Berkeley student of history, sociology, and linguistics, she collaborates with authors, editors, and photographers to research and refine meditation and mindfulness content—from in-depth articles and news features to social media posts—bringing clear, evidence-based insights to help readers build a sustainable daily practice.



