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The Book of Stanley
The Book of Stanley | Todd Babiak
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A riotous new novel from the #1 bestselling author of the hit sensation The Garneau Block. By all accounts, Stanley Moss is an average man. A retired florist, he lives quietly with his wife, Frieda, in a modest bungalow in Edmonton. Stricken with cancer, Stanley has few wishes for the time he has left, except perhaps for his son to call him back. But on the day of an appointment with the palliative care specialist, Stanley experiences a boom and a flash, and then, a remarkable transformation. He discovers he can read minds. He can fulfill people’s dreams. He has the strength of ten men. And, his illness has vanished. What could this mean? Could it be, as his New Age friend Alok believes, that Stanley’s powers are divine? Is Stanley, a confirmed agnostic, the new Messiah? With Alok and a reluctant Frieda in tow, Stanley heads to Banff (the most sacred place on earth) to look for answers and find a way to use his new powers for good. He encounters there his disciples — a Vancouver TV executive, a pro hockey player from the Prairies and a teenage girl from suburban Montreal — and together they start The Stan, a new religion, and invite the world to join. When the world shows up, along with the international media and an angry long-dead spiritualist, things take an unexpected turn. Satirical, fantastical, filled with humour and pointed observation about organized religion in the modern world, The Book of Stanley is a provocative comedy about life, love, and devotion in all its guises. From the Hardcover edition.
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MirandaB016
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Have you read The Book of Stanley, by Todd Babiak? It's definitely a novel to check out, especially if you like a quirky sort of read. There's a full recommendation posted on my blog today, if you'd like to hear more. #CanadianLit #Humour #Literary

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PatriciaTina
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Terminal cancer patient Stanley Moss is hit by lightning and transformed into a god in this well-written, hilarious, and original novel. It may not be for everyone, but it's still well worth reading. 😊

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PatriciaTina
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"Any specific things bothering you? About humanity, say?"
Stanley thought about it for a moment. Global warming, terrorism, the United States of America, super viruses...

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PatriciaTina
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Just starting to read this book by the wonderful local author Todd Babiak.