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Bill Porter

    Bill Porter, writing under the pen name Red Pine, is an American author and translator of Chinese texts. His work primarily focuses on Taoist and Buddhist literature, including poetry and sutras. Porter's own books often draw from his experiences traveling in China and observing Buddhist hermits, bringing these profound spiritual traditions closer to readers.

    Die Berge hüten das Geheimnis. Begegnungen mit chinesischen Eremiten
    Notes of a Self-Seeker
    • Notes of a Self-Seeker

      • 456 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of 1968, a pivotal year in American history, the novel follows Bud Willis, a southern reporter navigating his new role at a Vermont newspaper. Each chapter captures a day filled with significant events, reflecting the tumult of the era. As he grapples with the challenges of reporting, including a contentious police chief and an ambitious state's attorney, Bud also faces internal conflicts within the newsroom, particularly regarding unionization efforts led by the managing editor he respects.

      Notes of a Self-Seeker