What would the life of Buddha look like if he were alive today?

Seattle author Anita Feng has tackled that very notion in” Sid,” her new book which captures both the classic story of the Buddha as well as a deeply personal and familiar reflection of the story in a contemporary retelling.

Feng, a Seattle-based ceramic artist, earned her bachelor of arts degree in English and her MFA in Creative Writing from Brown University. She will visit Eagle Harbor Book Company at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 to discuss her work.

“Sid” weaves the traditional tale of Siddhartha, the Buddha-to-be, with the story of Sid, an everyman who finds himself waking up amid the reality of work and family life in the modern world.

Returning to the standard tale with careful consideration of the relationships in Buddha’s life — his wife, parents and child — Feng’s narrative embodies the Mahayana perspective of living one’s enlightenment in the world.

According to Publisher’s Weekly, “Feng’s slight book is mythical in spirit and light in tone, making it accessible for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.”

Visit www.eagleharborbooks.com to learn more about this and other upcoming author events.