{"product_id":"book-jvgx","title":"The Buddhist Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brand new volume of previously unpublished writings from the archives reflecting Jack Kerouac's Buddhist thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eFrom a young age Kerouac was a spiritual thinker and questioner, and he always considered himself a spiritual writer. Buddhism gave more meaning to Jack's work as a writer: he was working not for personal accomplishment and glory but for human betterment. And Buddhism justified his lifestyle: with its vision of the material world as empty and illusory, he was free to do what he wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eThis collection shows Jack at his earnest, soulful best. The writing is consistently and wonderfully Kerouacian: it is honest, reflective, heartfelt, and revealing, with great characterizations amid his self-exploration as he wrestles with his consciousness, desperate for belief.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49473388151088,"sku":"BDjvgx","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":50345105621296,"sku":"ZEjvgx","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":50345105654064,"sku":"ZMjvgx","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/jvgx-cover.jpg?v=1762369388","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-jvgx","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}