{"product_id":"satori-in-paris-paperback","title":"Satori in Paris - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Kerouac\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the renowned Beat writer, Kerouac's colorful and meandering search for his family history, now reissued following his centenary celebration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSatori in Paris\u003c\/i\u003e is the semi-autobiographical tale of Jack Kerouac's trip to France in search of his heritage. Beginning in Paris and moving west to Brittany, Kerouac traces the paths of his ancestors and explores his own understanding of the Buddhism that came to define his beliefs. From his familiar milieu of strangers and all-night conversations in seedy bars, to a pivotal cab ride in which he experiences Buddhism's satori--a feeling of sudden understanding--Kerouac's affecting and revolutionary writing transports the reader. Published at the height of his fame and showcasing his mature talent, \u003ci\u003eSatori in Paris \u003c\/i\u003eis a lyrical, rollicking tale of philosophy, identity, and the power and strangeness of travel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJACK KEROUAC\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1922. He won a scholarship to Columbia University, where he first met Neal Cassady, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. \u003ci\u003eOn the Road\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1957, epitomized to the world what became known as the \"Beat generation\" and made Kerouac one of the best-known writers of his time. He died in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44328412348518,"sku":"9780802161383","price":23.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/7cAZpkIJRY9780802161383.webp?v=1768312258","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/satori-in-paris-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}