The Great Adventure, a collection of talks by E.J. Gold, explores themes of living, dying, and the bardo states (the intermediate stages between death and rebirth) within a Tibetan Buddhist framework.

The book compiles previously published talks and incorporates student questions and answers, preserving the informal atmosphere of Gold's lectures. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's foreword contextualizes Gold's work within the broader field of death and dying research. The text emphasizes practical applications of ancient teachings, offering exercises and techniques for preparing for death and navigating the bardo experience.

The book also serves as a companion to Gold's earlier work, "The American Book of the Dead," and promotes the concept of a "terminal midwife" to assist in the process of dying.