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McManus, Richard

 
9780595012237: The Climb To Eternity: Searching for My Brother on the Other Side
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 059501223X ISBN 13 : 9780595012237
Editeur : iUniverse, 2000

Synopsis

What is the afterlife? Is it a final destinationor a continuing journey? In this poignant, mystical story, Thomas dies and suddenly enters a glowing, surreal place of awesome beauty and bizarre science. After making a startling discovery, he vows to devote himself to searching for a loved one. A compelling portrait of people in a strange world, the tale is packed with action and emotion. Thomas is both curious and afraid, and obstacles beset his search. An odd companion, Sammy, guides him along a steep path up a colossal mountain, and theres a constant clash of wills. His encounter with a lovely woman, Janna, leads him to an alpine village whose endearing and tormenting residents sidetrack his mission until unexpected twists impel him to keep going higher. Out of the struggle to complete their dangerous journey, real meaning slowly emerges, and as all three climb the mountain in pursuit of its mysteries, they discover that the deepest secrets are lodged within themselves.Designed to challenge preconceptions as well as to entertain, this tale flows out of the authors own struggle following the passing of his younger brother. This powerfully moving story is also meant to comfort those who mourn.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

What is the afterlife? Is it a final destinationor a continuing journey? In this poignant, mystical story, Thomas dies and suddenly enters a glowing, surreal place of awesome beauty and bizarre science. After making a startling discovery, he vows to devote himself to searching for a loved one. A compelling portrait of people in a strange world, the tale is packed with action and emotion. Thomas is both curious and afraid, and obstacles beset his search. An odd companion, Sammy, guides him along a steep path up a colossal mountain, and theres a constant clash of wills. His encounter with a lovely woman, Janna, leads him to an alpine village whose endearing and tormenting residents sidetrack his mission until unexpected twists impel him to keep going higher. Out of the struggle to complete their dangerous journey, real meaning slowly emerges, and as all three climb the mountain in pursuit of its mysteries, they discover that the deepest secrets are lodged within themselves.Designed to challenge preconceptions as well as to entertain, this tale flows out of the authors own struggle following the passing of his younger brother. This powerfully moving story is also meant to comfort those who mourn.

Biographie de l'auteur

I have always enjoyed making words into pictures. In fact, I generally see words as pictures. In my travels throughout the world, I have met all kinds of people and seen many unusual places. I have also been a newspaper reporter and have owned a business and commercial real estate.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
059501223X
ISBN 13 
9780595012237
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
208
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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