The Laughing Sutra by Mark Salzman

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The Laughing Sutra by Mark Salzman

Iron & Silk, Mark Salzman's bestselling account of his adventures as an English teacher and martial arts student in China, introduced a writer of enormous charm and keen insight into the cultural chasm between East and West. Now Salzman returns to China in his first novel, which follows the adventures of Hsun-ching, a naive but courageous orphan, and the formidable and mysterious Colonel Sun, who together travel from mainland China to San Francisco, risking everything to track down an elusive Buddhist scripture called The Laughing Sutra. Part Tom Sawyer, part Tom Jones, The Laughing Sutra draws us into an irresistible narrative of danger and comedy that speaks volumes about the nature of freedom and the meaning of loyalty.

Mark Salzman is the author of Iron & Silk, Lost in Place, and The Laughing Sutra and The Soloist, among other works. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

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ISBN 13 9780679735465
ISBN 10 0679735461
Title The Laughing Sutra
Author Mark Salzman
Series Vintage Contemporaries
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 1992-01-15
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.