{"title":"Paula Closson Buck","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaula Closson Buck explores profound themes within the realms of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, weaving narratives that invite reflection and insight. Her works often delve into spiritual and philosophical motifs, offering readers a thoughtful journey through compelling stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a distinctive voice, Buck’s writing captures the subtleties of human experience and cultural depth, making her books resonant for those who appreciate literature that illuminates both the inner life and wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dalai-lamas-smile-by-paula-closson-buck-9781946724854","title":"The Dalai Lama's Smile","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn eight short stories, travellers and locals become entangled in situations that send their moral compasses spinning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA grieving American father visits Dharamsala to investigate the murder of the son he's never understood and finds himself delving into the mystery of the young man's life. A Turkish-Cypriot teacher is tasked with making an inventory of household goods in an occupied tourist resort the inhabitants have fled. A Greek sculptor whose marriage is failing covers for a student from the US who, instead of learning the art, engages in an affair. A Buddhist nun enlists the help of a Peace Corps worker to kill a suffering dog. A wannabe eco-activist in Kentucky writes confessional letters to Boyan Slat, the young CEO of The Ocean Cleanup. A woman in a Rajasthan tourist caravan bears helpless witness to a dire culture clash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Closson Buck's characters encounter circumstances that challenge their understanding of themselves and the world around them, they are forced to negotiate fallout stemming from religious dogma, environmental crisis, and political violence. Ranging from fabulism to realism, the stories in \u003cem\u003eThe Dalai Lama's Smile\u003c\/em\u003e invite us to explore the perils and the possibilities that come from engaging the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471741698284,"sku":"9781946724854","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bd4c4dc34e1554a98a7bb63ee0b639bd.jpg?v=1775791723"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paula-closson-buck.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}