The autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda relates his life story, telling of his search for truth, his understanding of the science and philosophy of yoga, and his beliefs in the unifying aspects of East and West religions. He also discusses his meetings with many of the great figures of the times..
Autobiography of a Yogi
Autobiography of a Yogi, in print since 1946, has been extremely influential on the growth and direction of yoga. More than 200 colleges use it within their courses, and it has been ranked as one of the 100 best spiritual books of the 20th century. In the 60 years in which it's been available, it has been translated into 18 different languages.