{"product_id":"saint-richard-parker-paperback","title":"Saint Richard Parker - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMerlin Franco\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this witty satire, a Brown man travels to Southeast Asia in search of love and enlightenment. \u003cem\u003eSaint Richard Parker\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for fans and critics of \u003cem\u003eEat Pray Love, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLess Is Lost\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAce businessman, writer, and investigative journalist Richard Parker loses his job when he exposes the vegetarian CEO of his newspaper as a beef exporter. Accused of misconduct and forced to dissolve his company, he retreats to his wretched little village.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttempting to resuscitate his life, Richard realizes that attaining enlightenment is his calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat holds him back?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell, he does not know if spirituality or sexuality comes first. He must also avoid the attentions of Isakki, the dark witch, and her menacing buffaloes. Desperate and confused, Richard consults an astrologer, who predicts that his destiny lies in the exotic East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard sets out on a spiritual journey-an odyssey of self-discovery that takes him through the market streets, ballrooms, tantric retreats, and pristine jungles of Southeast Asia. Between running for his life and trying to prove he is not a con artist, child snatcher, or Man Friday material, Richard discovers his true love-in the least expected place. And yes, he also discovers the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint Richard Parker\u003c\/em\u003e is a humorous travel adventure across the famed spiritual and romantic region of Southeast Asia, with an ensemble of unforgettable characters and a keen eye for the absurdities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42704557670463,"sku":"9798223473961","price":31.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/909b029db69745f0d3b485d31832ff7f.webp?v=1765033684","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/saint-richard-parker-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}