Isherwood, Bowles, Vedanta, Wicca, and Me

About the Book

A candid memoir by Lee Prosser of his early years and writing career, when he became a writer and how he lost his virginity; his friendships with writers Christopher Isherwood, Paul Bowles, Gerina Dunwich, among others with references to: actors Michael Rennie, Lee Marvin, Richard Carlson, Dan Duryea, Paul Richards; writers Robert Bloch and Poul Anderson; The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and music of the 1960s; the Vietnam War; Existentialism; Witchcraft and Witches; Vedanta and Ramakrishna; Christianity; Contemporary Wicca; San Fernando Valley University riot; the beach, ocean, and mountains; jazz; love for cats; art and painting; movies. This is Lee Prosser the inquisitive and curious man, the Existentialist, the man who started his journey on a bus and made frequent stops along the way to encounter life in all of its intricate patterns and mystery. Knowing that a man truly is what he does, he set out to experience life and learn. A remarkable reading experience, this memoir will fascinate the readers with its blunt honesty, surprises, encounters, and unusual happenings. This memoir is a classic of its kind.

About the Author

Lee Prosser has been writing for publication since 1963 and has over 4,000 publications to date in various genres including the books Desert Woman Visions: 100 Poems and Running From The Hunter. He is also an artist and composer.His most recent nonfiction publications are the books, MISSOURI HAUNTINGS, published in 2009, and BRANSON HAUNTINGS, published in 2010. He is the columnist at www.ghostvillage.com and writes the column, "Bide One's Time;" additionally, he serves as the Library Director and reviewer at www.ghostvillage.com and at www.ufovillage.com. Lee Prosser is married to herbalist and writer Debra Prosser. He is the author of the published book memoir, ISHERWOOD, BOWLES, VEDANTA, WICCA, AND ME. His surreal and whimsical art creations are found in India, Russia, Germany, England, France, and the United States. Prosser is a lifelong Vedantist.