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The Holy Man

by Susan Trott · 1995

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They came from far and wide to see the Holy Man, to find new direction in their lives. They walked away, forever changed by simple words of wisdom so powerful, yet so universal, that their stories are an inspiration to us all. This acclaimed national bestseller is a warm and witty parable of the human search for happiness.

Themes
spiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of thisreligionreligionMore like thisLess of thisBuddhismBuddhismMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
inspirationalinspirationalMore like thisLess of this
Subject
philosophyphilosophyMore like thisLess of thisself-helpself-helpMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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