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OverviewA 20th century god, Arnold Debrito (anno Domini), pitched against man's random, pathological violence and love of stock markets. History all around him - the assassination of Alexander II (1881), Jews fleeing to America and Palestine (lessening their passivity; no longer waiting for a messianic solution), the Russian Revolution (1917), the electrocution of Nicola Sacco & Bartolomeo Vanzetti (1927), and the hanging of Ken Saro-Wiwa (1995). The Leaf Blower is about growing up in the 1970s and 80s, suddenly seeing things differently, and wondering what went before. It is a beautiful battle of minds: obedience and faith versus something better. With accompanying dread, but then huge forbearance, Arnold takes on his role as humanity's 'deliverance'. But will he fly or fall? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeff WestonPublisher: Thinkwell Books, UK Imprint: Thinkwell Books, UK Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781739668167ISBN 10: 1739668162 Pages: 372 Publication Date: 16 January 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'Blimey. I feel like I've been on an acid trip without dropping a tab. What a magical journey. Not tackled anything like this since reading Joyce or Kafka' Chris Robinson, author of Can't Pay, Won't Pay 'A darkly philosophical pilgrimage'Ed Bingham, author of Broadlake: Third Edition 'A fascinating take on Generation X themes'Jonathan Vischer, author of The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer 'An ambitious and subversive novel'David Stephens, author of The Disappeared Author InformationJeff Weston was born in 1970, in Bolton, Lancashire. He graduated in 1999 from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in English literature and commenced a career in stockbroking the following year. He is the middle son of an electrical engineer and barmaid / housewife and author of three novels (The Leaf Blower, Mutler, Wagenknecht), three plays (The Relationship, Directions, The Broken Heart Ward) and a collection of short stories (Homage to Hernandez and other stories). His writing has crossed over into sports journalism (Pitchside, Ringside and Down in the Table Tennis Dens) and book reviews / feature articles for psychotherapy magazines. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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