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The Autopsy of an Obituary is genre blending for it combines contemporary literary fiction with magic realism. It is aimed at the general reader, but in particular, at the mind; body and spirit readership.
When sent to sell his recently deceased aunt's cottage, Neil discovers her diaries which reveal her quest to find a new guiding principle that would lead her to the "true good", the discovery of which would afford her continuous happiness in this life and in the next.
Her quest became an experiment in the art of living:
She yearns to live a simple but morally responsible and culturally rich life in an age and in circumstances that often militate against such a yearning.
In short, The Autopsy of an Obituary is a call to reflect on what really matters in this life: open-ended, a sequel is envisaged.
ISBN : 978-1-80439-483-0
Published: 28/03/2024
Pages : 214
Size : 205x140
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
Donald McCrory took early retirement from his post as Head of Hispanic and Germanic Studies at the American International University in London to focus on 1) creative writing, 2) yoga, and 3) further study of oriental languages (Sanskrit, Hindi, and Mandarin) as well as of eastern philosophies (Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism, in particular).
His published works include historical biographies, several academic essays and articles, three novels and he has won several prizes in both national and international poetry competitions. Until retirement, he was a fellow of the Royal Society of Geography; he currently lives in Spain.