Second-hand book "The Moon and Sixpence" [80% new]

Introduction · · · · · ·
"There were sixpences all over the floor, but he looked up and saw the moon."

Charles, a middle-aged banker with a successful career, suddenly left his wife and children and ran away from home in order to pursue his secret dream of painting.

In a foreign country, he was poor and sick, but he became more determined and persistent in his dream. After experiencing various bizarre experiences, he made a decision that shocked everyone...

Life is long and fleeting, some people see dust, some people see stars. Charles is the one who chases the stars all his life.