Set against the backdrop of Kublai Khan's China and modern New York, a unique blend of magical realism unfolds as Teg Elliot discovers the disembodied head of Yang, a sentient boy crafted from jade and gold. Yang's desire to be reunited with his missing body sparks a quest that explores humanity's essence and the implications of artificial intelligence. The narrative delves into themes of identity, time, and the transformative power of technology, questioning what it truly means to be human in an evolving world.
Exploring the contrasts between New York's elite society and the spiritual and martial traditions of East Asia, this narrative weaves a rich tapestry of culture and philosophy. It delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of privilege, discipline, and self-discovery, revealing the intersections of wealth, power, and inner peace. The story promises an engaging journey that highlights the clash and harmony between two distinct worlds.
In the latest adventure from Yun Rou, author of the best-selling TURTLE PLANET
and award-winning MAD MONK MANIFESTO, an American faces down a heady
concoction of reincarnation, magical wasps and violence to save his Chinese
wife, while in a parallel world in ancient China, an astonishing woman single-
handedly keeps a world of warriors at bay.
Focusing on the application of ancient Chinese wisdom, the book emphasizes personal transformation as a catalyst for broader change. It encourages readers to prioritize their health and strength, suggesting that individual well-being can lead to a healthier planet and community. Through the teachings of a renowned Tai Chi master, the narrative inspires a holistic approach to self-improvement that ultimately benefits society as a whole.
Turtle Planet is a work of philosophical fact and fiction by ordained Daoist Monk Yun Rou. This beautifully written work of thought deeply explores the bond between humans and animals―the wisdom they teach us, the wounds they can heal, and the role we play in their destruction.A Daoist focus on personal cultivation, environmental conservation, and political and social justice. Daoist Monk Yun Rou received his academic education at Yale, Cornell, and the University of California and was ordained a Daoist monk at the Chun Yang (Pure Yang) Taoist Temple in Guangzhou, China. Drawing on fifty years of loving and husbanding turtles, from the car-sized giant Leatherback turtle to the Central Asian tortoise, Monk Yun Rou sounds the alarm of what climate change, global extinction, human intervention, and environmental devastation really mean to their worlds and to ours.See the world through the eyes of turtles. Turtle Planet renders the wonders and suffering of the natural world through the eyes of eighteen exotic turtles. An informational glossary and description of each turtle at the end of the book is provided as a bonus gift to readers.
