Synopsis
Our Scottish Book of the Month for August 2019
Anne Marie's Da, a Glaswegian painter and decorator, has always been game for a laugh. So when he first tells his family that he's taking up meditation at the Buddhist Centre in town, no one takes him seriously.
But as Jimmy becomes more involved in his search for the spiritual his beliefs start to come into conflict with the needs of his wife, Liz, and cracks begin to form in their previously happy family. With grace, humour and humility Anne Donovan's beloved debut tells the story of one man's search for a higher power. But in his search for meaning, Jimmy might be about to lose the thing that matters most.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Canongate Books
- ISBN: 9781786894007
- Number of pages: 336
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
- Weight: 226g
- Languages: English
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Ma Da's Turnt Intae a Buddhist !!
Anne Marie's dad is just an ordinary man. He is a Glaswegian painter and decorator and he loves his family, Liz his wife and his smart, chatty daughter Ann... READ MORE
A quirky and amusing read in Scots
I found this to be a quirky and amusing read - at times it was touching. It is a little bit saucy, a few swear words and mention of sex (although nothing g... READ MORE
Great Scots read. A Glaswegian Painter and decorator explores Buddhism against the fluctuations of family life
Buddha Da was an engrossing and quick read, written in Scots. The characters drew me in immediately and despite their all having their flaws, I actually li... READ MORE