Breath & Other Ventures

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Focusing on personal experiences, the author shares his journey with a hereditary respiratory condition alongside his exploration of Zen breathing meditation. The collection includes a memoir from the 1970s, insights from a summer spent as a Washington newsman, an essay on overlooked authors, and a detective story featuring GeeGee Dapple, a retired British editor who solves mysteries through keen journalistic skills. This blend of personal reflection and creative storytelling offers a rich tapestry of themes and experiences.