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“There are many answers, none of them right, but some of them most definitely wrong.”

Quote by Ruth Ozeki

Book:My Year of Meats

Work

My Year of Meats

In this satirical novel, the protagonist navigates the complex world of the food industry, examining its influence on culture and consumer behavior. more

Author

Ruth Ozeki (born March 12, 1956) is an American novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest. Known for works including My Year of Meats (1998), A Tale for the Time Being (2013), and The Book of Form and Emptiness (2021), her novels blend Japanese cultural elements with contemporary American themes. A Tale for the Time Being was nominated for the Man Booker Prize. She combines her practice of Zen Buddhism with her literary and film work. more

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