{"product_id":"9781479292738","title":"The Art of Impossibility","description":"\u003cem\u003e\"A fascinating exploration of identity, alienation, and relationship, written with a deft touch and ironic detachment. Challenging, entertaining, and deeply moving.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sophie Duffy, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Generation Game\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eHOW DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE?\u003c\/strong\u003e  For many years Michael Wilson had managed to disregard the emptiness of his life, until one day every piece of his identification is stolen. His farcical attempts to renew his identity expose him to a world of relationships he can no longer avoid - a world where Mary Magellan, an unpredictable conceptual artist, becomes important in ways Michael could not have imagined. A world where Michael must rely on Larry, a disgraced professor of logic, Sam, a lonely metal head living in his basement, and Julie, a manager of the Vital Records Department who takes a VERY personal interest in Michael's problems. Hilarious, sad, and relevant. Here is a story of psychological collapse and the possibilities that exist at the boundaries of human experience.  \u003cem\u003e\"Wahl's novel holds up a mirror to society, a place where alienation wins out over human connection and love all too often. This is one of those rare literary combinations - a novel which is profound and serious, and yet great fun to read\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Margaret James, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Locket\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cem\u003e\"Shakes and illuminates at one and the same time. Absorbing, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Professor Ernesto Spinelli, author of \u003cem\u003eTales of Un-knowing\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eIf you only buy one novel this year, buy this one.\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515020292337,"sku":"9781479292738","price":15.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781479292738_p0.jpg?v=1786148299","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781479292738","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}