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Waterman Hardcover – January 27, 2022

by Oskar Freysinger (Author), Alexander Trifu (Illustrator), Rudolph Bader (Translator)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
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An acacia tree lost in the wasteland. Two men are sitting in its shadow. One of them, an old Bedouin, is telling his European visitor the most extraordinary story ever to happen in the desert. This is a story about friendship and hate, hope and despair, love and death; a tale about the grandiose dream of a man who decided that nothing is impossible. In the middle of nowhere, deep within the moaning wind and void of the desert, the tales of the old Bedouin Meddur will revive the quest of Waterman. This most desperate man on earth carries within himself a foolish hope to impose his will upon the stormy winds of the Tenere, the hottest place on earth. Waterman's journey is an odyssey beyond the limits of life and civilization, and it is the search of every human soul longing for eternity. Waterman's quest for an impossible oasis will draw the reader toward finding a way to their own soul.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Resource Publications (CA)
  4. Publication date
    January 27, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.38 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1666724688
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1666724684
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"From beginning to end, Waterman captivates the reader with unanticipated twists and turns that echo the cadences of the masters--Saint-Exupéry, Camus, and Orwell. Part adventure thriller, part philosophical treatise, and--not least--part romance, this book, set in the Saharan sands of North Africa, offers a path through the desert of our times that quenches the thirst for both hope and love."
--Marie Hoffman, author of Toward Mutual Recognition: Relational Psychoanalysis and the Christian Narrative

"In this lovely novel, Oskar Freysinger captures and perpetuates the renowned literary tradition of French writers like Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Romain Gary, or Joseph Kessel. Like them, he leads us into the eternal fight of humans trying to survive their hostile surroundings without betraying their soul."
--Jean-Pierre Bringhen, CEO, Bringhen Group

"Waterman is Freysinger's telling of the timeless story of the human being's indefatigable quest to create and sustain civilization even in the apparent emptiness of the most arid of deserts. In exquisite poetical language, Freysinger leads us into an extraordinary literary journey which will forever inhabit the reader's memory."
--Pascal Vandenberghe, Chairman and CEO, Payot Libraire

About the Author

Oskar Freysinger, previously a high school teacher and politician, is an independent writer, poet, and songwriter living in the solitude of the Swiss Alps. He is the author of numerous novels, short stories, and poems written in French and German. Oskar is also the composer of two musicals and writer of the lyrics for the album America, performed by Paul-Mac Bonvin, a well-known Swiss folk singer. Waterman is his first work published in English.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Resource Publications (CA) (January 27, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1666724688
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1666724684
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.38 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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A Fascinating Read about the Hottest Place on Earth!
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A Fascinating Read about the Hottest Place on Earth!
I found this new novel by Oskar Freysinger a fascinating read. In fact, I am reading the short novel again, as there are many unique poetic twists detailing nomadic life in the Tenere desert, the hottest place on earth.Each page reveals a philosophy and nuance of the mysterious nomadic life. Excellent for book clubs I think.
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Debi RIce
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful trip through the desert
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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A very descriptive and thought provoking journey at the interconnecting lives of two men finding meaning in life in the desert. Through the necessary tie to water in a dry environment they find family, friendship, understanding. A wonderful read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Read about the Hottest Place on Earth!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022
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I found this new novel by Oskar Freysinger a fascinating read. In fact, I am reading the short novel again, as there are many unique poetic twists detailing nomadic life in the Tenere desert, the hottest place on earth.

Each page reveals a philosophy and nuance of the mysterious nomadic life. Excellent for book clubs I think.
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Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Read about the Hottest Place on Earth!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022
I found this new novel by Oskar Freysinger a fascinating read. In fact, I am reading the short novel again, as there are many unique poetic twists detailing nomadic life in the Tenere desert, the hottest place on earth.

Each page reveals a philosophy and nuance of the mysterious nomadic life. Excellent for book clubs I think.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put this book Thidown
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
This is a great read for those who like adventure. I love the outdoors especially the the intrigue and mystery of the desert. In that capacity I could relate to the Bedouin Meddur how he told the adventure ofhis life story to to a willing stranger who came to save the desert and record his story. The book comes alive with becomes with the revalation of t.he Waterman, In a full life the Acasia tree is a peaceful vessel to travel
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