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Narcissus Blinked

John Michael DeMarco

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Description:alternate cover edition for ASIN B005JKMUEKMarried, disillusioned advertising wordsmith Jacob is on the verge of an affair with his married neighbor, Julia. At the height of their verbal seduction she suddenly attempts suicide, plunging Jacob into a full-day's journey from self-absorption to self-awareness as the future of two families hangs in the balance.Gwen, Julia’s battle-hardened but spiritually mature nurse, opens Jacob’s eyes to his lack of self-awareness, while a burly yet gentle cafeteria worker named Otis who helps Jacob embrace the power of simply being present and engaged. Another influence is Phillip, a sarcastic gift shop manager and theater junkie who reawakens Jacob's youthful passion for playwriting and the stage career he gave up for corporate America. Gwen, Otis and Phillip are provoking Jacob to overcome his entrenched narcissism and surrender to compassion while tasting spiritual peace—but can he do it with endurance? Jacob's disappointment with life has reached a critical mass, and he risks losing his family and unraveling in general unless he changes his outlook. Narcissus Blinked’s snapshot of Jacob’s failure and subsequent redemption will resonate with many corporate suburbanites—men and women—who confront moral hazards amid the daily grind and long for a more fulfilling life…beyond the clutches of what Thoreau once termed “quiet desperation.”We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Narcissus Blinked. To get started finding Narcissus Blinked, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: alternate cover edition for ASIN B005JKMUEKMarried, disillusioned advertising wordsmith Jacob is on the verge of an affair with his married neighbor, Julia. At the height of their verbal seduction she suddenly attempts suicide, plunging Jacob into a full-day's journey from self-absorption to self-awareness as the future of two families hangs in the balance.Gwen, Julia’s battle-hardened but spiritually mature nurse, opens Jacob’s eyes to his lack of self-awareness, while a burly yet gentle cafeteria worker named Otis who helps Jacob embrace the power of simply being present and engaged. Another influence is Phillip, a sarcastic gift shop manager and theater junkie who reawakens Jacob's youthful passion for playwriting and the stage career he gave up for corporate America. Gwen, Otis and Phillip are provoking Jacob to overcome his entrenched narcissism and surrender to compassion while tasting spiritual peace—but can he do it with endurance? Jacob's disappointment with life has reached a critical mass, and he risks losing his family and unraveling in general unless he changes his outlook. Narcissus Blinked’s snapshot of Jacob’s failure and subsequent redemption will resonate with many corporate suburbanites—men and women—who confront moral hazards amid the daily grind and long for a more fulfilling life…beyond the clutches of what Thoreau once termed “quiet desperation.”We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Narcissus Blinked. To get started finding Narcissus Blinked, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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