The Man in the Empty Boat by Mark Salzman (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Man in the Empty Boat by Mark Salzman "Anxiety has always been part of Mark Salzmans life. He was born into a family as nervous as rabbits, people with extra angst coded into their genes. As a young man he found solace through martial arts, meditation, tai chi, and rigorous writing schedules, but as he approaches midlife, he confronts a year of catastrophe. First, Salzman suffers a crippling case of writers block; then a sudden family tragedy throws his life into chaos. Overwhelmed by terrifying panic attacks, the author begins a search for equanimity that ultimately leads to an epiphany from a most unexpected source"--P. [4] of cover. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the author of Iron & Silk comes a moving memoir of love and family, loss and spiritual yearningAnxiety has always been part of Mark Salzmans life: He was born into a family as nervous as rabbits, people with extra angst coded into their genes. As a young man he found solace through martial arts, meditation, tai chi, and rigorous writing schedules, but as he approaches midlife, he confronts a year of catastrophe. First, Salzman suffers a crippling case of writers block; then a sudden family tragedy throws his life into chaos. Overwhelmed by terrifying panic attacks, the author begins a search for equanimity that ultimately leads to an epiphany from a most unexpected source.The Man in the Empty Boat is a witty and touching account of a skeptics spiritual quest, a story of one mans journey to find peace as a father, a writer, and an individual. Author Biography Mark Salzman (b. 1959) is an award-winning novelist and memoirist. The son of a social worker and a music teacher, Salzman grew up in Connecticut and studied Chinese language and philosophy at Yale University. After college, he spent two years in China, learning martial arts from some of Chinas most renowned teachers, an experience he documented in his bestselling memoir Iron & Silk. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, director Jessica Yu, and their two daughters. Review "If there were a prize for most winning writer, Mark Salzman would cop it." —The New York Times "The concreteness and economy of Salzmans writing, his eye and ear for tiny resonant details . . . eventually yield their riches in a clear-eyed vision." —New York "Mark Salzman is a delightful writer with a keen eye. Hes full of compassion and humor." —St. Petersburg Times "Salzman is a gifted storyteller, able in short order to capture the look, feel, even the smell of everyday." —The Philadelphia Inquirer Promotional From the award-winning author of Iron & Silk comes a moving memoir of love and family, loss and spiritual yearning. Promotional "Headline" From the award-winning author of Iron & Silk comes a moving memoir of love and family, loss and spiritual yearning. Description for Sales People First memoir from Pulitzer Prize nominee, Mark Salzman, in 10 Years. Salzman is bestselling author of Iron & Silk , which was made into a motion picture. Salzman is a critically acclaimed and award winning author. Details ISBN1453258132 Author Mark Salzman Short Title MAN IN THE EMPTY BOAT Pages 160 Language English ISBN-10 1453258132 ISBN-13 9781453258132 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Year 2012 Imprint Open Road Media Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Publisher Open Road Media Place of Publication New York NZ Release Date 2012-02-14 UK Release Date 2012-03-29 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-05-21 Publication Date 2012-02-14 US Release Date 2012-02-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78742265;

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