Franklin Rock by Mark E. Klein
What's It About?
“Franklin Rock is the New Age Candide!” —Jane Stanton Hitchcock, 2020 Hammett Prize winner for BluffFranklin Rock by Mark E. Klein
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“A page-turner that leaves you feeling good about the future.” —Donna Brazile
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Sometimes heroes appear when we least expect them.
One-part Siddhartha and one-part Forrest Gump, undergraduate student Franklin discovers that he has been chosen. In one extraordinary moment — a brief but crystal-clear glimpse into the future — Franklin learns that his life is to be an adventure unlike any other. Professor Charles Niemeyer, a Gandalf-like mentor, begins to skillfully guide Franklin along his journey. But before he has the chance to teach Franklin what he needs to know, Professor Niemeyer suddenly dies, leaving Franklin a blank book with a remarkable title: Franklin Rock: The Man Who Fixed the World.
Now on his own, Franklin must navigate toward his surprising destiny. Along the way, he encounters some wonderful characters. A mysterious man named Govinda who seems to know more about him than Franklin knows about himself; Maurice Burnside, a humble, elderly cancer patient who teaches Franklin life’s most important lessons; Lori Constantine, a beautiful woman who can see his heart; and some of the greatest minds of the 20th century all make their mark on Franklin.
Beautifully written, Franklin Rock is a novel of adventure, comfort and compassion. It is a healing balm and a ray of hope in our darkest hours. As Franklin grows in understanding, so does the reader, learning surprising lessons about time, our world and the meaning of life.
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