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OverviewBy the winner of the 2012 Patrick White Literary Award. 'I woke with a gasp. And lay in the dark, open-mouthed, holding my breath. That feeling . . . that feeling was indescribable. For a moment I had felt as if I were falling . . . falling into bliss.' All his life, Richard Kline has been haunted by a sense that something is lacking. He envies the ease with which others slip into contented suburban life or the pursuit of wealth. As he moves into middle age, Richard grows angry, cynical, depressed. But then a strange event, a profound epiphany, awakens him to a different way of life. He finds himself on a quest, almost against his will, to resolve the 'divine discontent' he has suffered since childhood. From pharmaceuticals to New Age therapies to finding a guru, Richard's journey dramatises the search for meaning in today's world. This audacious novel is an exploration of masculinity, the mystical and our very human yearning for something more. It is hypnotic, nuanced and Amanda Lohrey's finest offering yet - a pilgrim's progress for the here and now. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amanda LohreyPublisher: Black Inc. Imprint: Black Inc. Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.371kg ISBN: 9781863957182ISBN 10: 1863957189 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 25 February 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAuthors Bio, not available Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |