Killing Buddha
A novel by Betsy Chasse about a film producer hired to make a documentary on spirituality.
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Killing Buddha follows a Hollywood producer who takes on a documentary about spirituality.
An editorial introduction to the book, its premise and the story surrounding it.
The published premise centers on Sara Wells, a film producer whose life is in chaos. She accepts a project about the New Thought and spirituality movements. The novel is described as humorous and largely fictional, based on the experiences of Betsy Chasse, known for the film What the Bleep Do We Know!?. The title draws from a Zen saying. The book was published in 2021.
Public materials present it as exploring both the excesses and the genuine questions of contemporary spirituality through a comic lens. Chasse is an award-winning filmmaker and author of other books on related themes.
Readers interested in novels that mix humor with questions about personal growth and the spiritual marketplace may find the premise of interest.
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This MarketAnyBook feature introduces Killing Buddha through its published description and the author’s film background. Readers looking for comic novels that examine New Age culture and personal change can use the available materials to decide whether the book matches their interests. It does not present itself as a full-book review.
Betsy Chasse is a filmmaker and author best known for her work on What the Bleep Do We Know!?. She has also written Tipping Sacred Cows and other books.
About the book.
Killing Buddha is a novel by Betsy Chasse about a film producer who takes on a documentary about spirituality. It draws on the author’s experiences in the New Thought world.
This article is presented as a MarketAnyBook Book Feature based on supplied materials and verified public information. It is not presented as a full-book review.
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