The Empty Chair Two Novellas
The Empty Chair Two Novellas by Bruce Wagner is a reprint edition published by Penguin on December 30, 2014. This collection features two linked novellas that explore profound themes of spirituality and human experience. The narratives delve into the lives of distinct characters, including a gay Buddhist in Big Sur and an aging wild child returning to India, each confronting their pasts and the complexities of enlightenment amidst personal tragedy.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of storytelling that captures the chaotic nature of human suffering and the resilience of the spirit. The novellas, presented in vivid detail, reflect on the characters’ journeys and the intersections of their lives, offering insights into their struggles and transformations. With a total of 304 pages, this edition invites exploration of the intricate dynamics of life and spirituality through Wagner’s unique lens.
Official synopsis Publisher
A profound and heart-wrenching work of spiritual storytelling from the internationally acclaimed author of Dead Stars
Celebrated for his “up-to-the-nanosecond insider’s knowledge of the L.A. scene” (The Washington Post), Bruce Wagner takes his storytelling in a radically new direction with two linked novellas. In First Guru, a gay Buddhist living in Big Sur achieves enlightenment in the horrific aftermath of his child’s suicide. In Second Guru, Queenie, an aging wild child, returns to India to complete the spiritual journey of her youth.
Told in ravaged, sensuous detail to a fictional Wagner by two strangers on opposite sides of the country, years apart from each other, these stories illuminate the random, chaotic nature of human suffering and the miraculous strength of the human spirit.
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