Eliezer Sobel's account offers a humorous and insightful exploration of alternative communities and spiritual practices over the last four decades. As a participant in various New Age and human-potential experiments, he shares his adventures across countries like India, Israel, Brazil, and Haiti. The narrative includes experiences with Primal Therapy, the Dalai Lama, cults, and psychedelic experiments, all presented with a perceptive wit that highlights his encounters with visionary figures and the eccentricities of contemporary spirituality.
Eliezer Sobel Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Eliezer Sobel wordt geprezen om zijn onderscheidende vertelstem, die diepgaande menselijke ervaringen onderzoekt. Zijn werk verkent vaak thema's als identiteit, spiritualiteit en de zoektocht naar betekenis. Sobels proza en korte verhalen kenmerken zich door hun introspectieve aard en lyrische kwaliteit. Met zijn schrijven wil hij lezers aanmoedigen om hun eigen bestaan en de wereld om hen heen te overwegen.
Minyan: Ten Jewish Men
- 240bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
Set in New York City, this novel follows Norbert Wilner, a 37-year-old grappling with arrested development alongside his childhood friends. As they gather to mourn a deceased friend, they confront their unfulfilled lives and the lingering impact of their pasts, including the shadow of the Holocaust. Each character, with diverse beliefs and quirks, reflects on their failures and aspirations. Norbert's journey leads him to consider becoming a rabbi and starting a funeral parlor, ultimately seeking meaning through humor, friendship, and spirituality.