The Cranky Guru: Adventures in Metaphysics By Paul L Bennett First, there was The Celestine Prophecy… Then, there was The Secret… Now, there is The Cranky Guru: Adventures in Metaphysics, the debut book by The Cranky Guru himself, Paul L Bennett. Metaphysics, or the art of ‘Acting As If’, is the universal tool of creation. Its mastery, achievable by anyone with an open mind, will open doors you may not have previously imagined. Whether you want to be the master your own success, heal past hurts, improve your relationships or simply find a greater sense of inner peace, one thing’s for sure: this book will definitely change your perspective. It might even change your life.