{"product_id":"a-sages-odyessey-doug-mcphillips-9781764380423","title":"A Sages Odyessey: A reflective reimagining of Homer's epic journey through wisdom, struggle, and inner transformation.","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Sage's Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemplative reimagining of Homer's timeless epic, viewed through the eyes of Styx.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sage whose name evokes the \"dark waters\" of transition and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the defining moments of Odysseus' ten-year voyage, Doug McPhillips distills the ancient tale into a meditation on the spiritual and emotional struggles that continue to \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eshape modern life. Storms, temptations, exile, and uncertainty become symbols of the inner battles faced by all who seek meaning and peace in a chaotic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a retelling of a legendary journey, this book explores endurance, wisdom, and self-discovery through poetic reflection and philosophical insight. As the sage guides the reader through the dark waters, every trial becomes an invitation to awaken, to endure, and ultimately to find home within oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending mythology, spirituality, and introspective storytelling, \u003cstrong\u003eA Sage's Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e speaks to seekers, wanderers, and readers drawn to timeless truths hidden within ancient stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique spiritual retelling of Homer's \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbolic meaning behind Odysseus' trials and wanderings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on endurance, uncertainty, and inner conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical insights into wisdom and transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between ancient myth and modern struggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA journey toward stillness, acceptance, and inner peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Doug McPhillips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1764380428\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781764380423\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doug McPhillips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d","brand":"Doug McPhillips","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801526776063,"sku":"9781764380423","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-sages-odyessey-doug-mcphillips-9781764380423","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}