Richard Wagamese Reihenfolge der Bücher

A new curated collection of Richard Wagamese's short writings.

The collection features two novellas by Richard Wagamese, focusing on the journeys of young artists striving for a brighter future. In "Him Standing," the narrative explores personal growth and resilience, while "The Next Sure Thing" delves into the pursuit of dreams and the challenges faced along the way. Through these interconnected tales, Wagamese highlights themes of hope, ambition, and the transformative power of creativity.

This book serves as an excellent introduction for newcomers to Wagamese's work while also being essential for longtime fans. It highlights the universal themes and profound insights that characterize his writing, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in impactful literature.

A posthumous volume of stories and ceremonies-and a fitting tribute to Richard Wagamese's spiritual and literary legacy.

"Life sometimes is hard. There are challenges. There are difficulties. There is pain. As a younger man I sought to avoid them and only ever caused myself more of the same. These days I choose to face life head on--and I have become a comet. I arc across the sky of my life and the harder times are the friction that lets the worn and tired bits drop away. It's a good way to travel; eventually I will wear away all resistance until all there is left of me is light. I can live towards that end." --Richard Wagamese, Embers In this carefully curated selection of everyday reflections, Richard Wagamese finds lessons in both the mundane and sublime as he muses on the universe, drawing inspiration from working in the bush--sawing and cutting and stacking wood for winter as well as the smudge ceremony to bring him closer to the Creator. Embers is perhaps Richard Wagamese's most personal volume to date. Honest, evocative and articulate, he explores the various manifestations of grief, joy, recovery, beauty, gratitude, physicality and spirituality--concepts many find hard to express. But for Wagamese, spirituality is multifaceted. Within these pages, readers will find hard-won and concrete wisdom on how to feel the joy in the everyday things. Wagamese does not seek to be a teacher or guru, but these observations made along his own journey to become, as he says, "a spiritual bad-ass," make inspiring reading.

Originally published: Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, A2011.

Als der sechzehnjährige Franklin Starlight herbeigerufen wird, um seinen Vater Eldon, den er kaum kennt, zu besuchen, trifft er auf einen vom Alkohol gezeichneten, dem Tode geweihten Mann. Die beiden machen sich auf den Weg durch das raue Herzland British Columbias und auf die Suche nach einer letzten Ruhestätte, wo Eldon nach Art der indianischen Krieger beerdigt werden will. Auf der Reise erzählt der Vater dem Sohn seine Lebensgeschichte, die Momente der Verzweiflung genauso wie die Tage der Hoffnung und des Glücks - und so entdeckt Franklin eine Welt, die er nicht kannte, eine Geschichte, die ihm fremd war, und ein Erbe, das er hüten kann. Mit einem Nachwort von Katja Sarkowsky, Professorin für Amerikanistik an der Universität Augsburg.

"Kanada in den 1960er-Jahren: Als kleiner Junge wird Saul von den Behörden seinen Eltern entrissen und auf eine Residential School geschickt, wo ausschließlich Kinder leben, die den kanadischen First Nations entstammen. Diese Schulen sollen die Kinder von ihren Eltern und von deren kulturellem Einfluss fernhalten. Als großes Eishockeytalent kann sich Saul etwas Anerkennung und Würde erkämpfen, doch selbst dieser urkanadische sportliche Erfolg bewahrt ihn nicht vor rassistischer Demütigung und kultureller Entwurzelung. Erst als er die Gabe der Vision, die schon sein Urgroßvater besaß, in sich entdeckt, und er sich auf den Weg in seine ursprüngliche Heimat macht, lernt Saul die allgegenwärtige Magie kennen, die auch sein Leben durchwirkt." --bookdepository.com

Having developed an impressive reputation for his many novels and non-fiction works, Richard Wagamese now presents a collection of stunning poems ranging over a broad landscape. He begins with an immersion in the unforgettable world where "the ancient ones stand at your shoulder . . . making you a circle / containing everything."These are Medicine teachings told from the experience of one who lived and still lives them. He also describes his life on the road when he repeatedly ran away at an early age, and the beatings he received when the authorities tried "to beat the Indian right out of me." Yet even in the most desperate situations, Wagamese shows us Canada as seen through the eyes and soul of a well-worn traveller, with his love of country, his love of people. Through it all, there are poems of love and music, the language sensuous and tender.

The story revolves around four homeless individuals who find solace in a movie theatre during a harsh Arctic Front. Their initial refuge evolves into a newfound passion for cinema, leading them to return even after the storm passes. Their lives intertwine with Granite, a disillusioned journalist seeking escape from repetitive stories. Together, they navigate their struggles and form an unexpected bond, exploring themes of friendship, escapism, and the transformative power of art in the face of adversity.