{"product_id":"the-holy-man-9781573225328","title":"The Holy Man","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey came from far and wide to see the Holy Man, to find new direction in their lives. They walked away freed from everyday anxiety and forever changed by simple words of wisdom so powerful, yet so universal, that their stories are an inspiration to us all. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Holy Man\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, an acclaimed national bestseller and beautiful piece of inspirational fiction, is a warm and witty collection of modern fables reflecting on the human search for happiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] modern-day allegory... with a keen intelligence and a surprisingly wry humor.\" –\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Novelist Susan Trott entertains and teaches in 34 delightful stories about a long, long line of people winding up a mountain to the home of the Holy Man. Throughout, Trott's inventive mind and playful characterizations surprise us...\" –\u003ci\u003eSan Francsico Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Reminiscent of Chaucer's \u003ci\u003eCanterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e... The book cleverly encapsulates much of the human search for wisdom and happiness. In the brief time we spend with these characters, their tales become more familiar, and we recognize their questions, hardships, and needs as our own. \u003ci\u003eThe Holy Man\u003c\/i\u003e dispenses a fresh brand of wisdom. With wit and modern insight, it compels readers to look inward, to turn to themselves, for enlightenment.\" –\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Charming and quirky... [\u003ci\u003eThe Holy Man\u003c\/i\u003e's] message shines...\" –\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Time Warner International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578199150935,"sku":"9781573225328","price":11.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781573225328.jpg?v=1746098249","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-holy-man-9781573225328","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}