Book Review: Void Alchemy: Riddles and Wakeup Stories by Empty Duck
Hey, fellow soul-searchers! 🌟 Let’s be real—modern life is a lot. Between doomscrolling, hustling for that side gig, an trying to remember what “inner peace” even feels like, it’s easy to feel like a lost duck in a thunderstorm. Enter Void Achemy: Riddles and Wakeup Stories by Empty Duck. This book isn’t just a breath of fresh air—it’s a full-on spiritual snorkel dive into the deep end of your soul.
Why You’ll Vibes With It Imagine if your favorite mindfulness app had a baby with a Zen koan and they both got raised by a poet who loves dad jokes Void Alchemy is a quirky, raw, and ridiculously relatable mix of ancient wisdom and modern wit. Empty Duck (aka John W. Leimgruber III) serves up bite-sized verses that feel like late-night texts from your wisest friend—the one who’s equal parts mystic and meme lord.
For When Life Feels Like a Glitch The book’s 128 micro-poems (or “wakeup stories”) are perfect for anyone who’s too busy for a 300-page spiritual tome but craves moments of clarity. Each page is a tiny mirror reflecting truths you already know but keep forgetting: You’re not your thoughts. Emptiness isn’t scary—it’s freedom. And yes, even squirrels climbing trees have something to teach you.
Millennial-Friendly Spirituality No dusty dogma here. Empty Duck name-drops Ram Dass, throws shade at hustle culture, and even compares enlightenment to a umblebee drunk on Shiraz. 🍷 It’s spirituality that doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is exactly what we need when adulting feels like a never-ending performance review.
The Vibe Check The writing? Conversational, cryptic, and oddly comforting—like a TikTok ASMR video for your soul. You’ll find Taoist hermits sipping sun tea, Zen masters roasting capitalism, and a whole lot of ducks (empty ones, obviously) waddling through metaphors about the void. It’s the kind of book you’ll read once, then revisit when life serves you a Monday that should’ve stayed in bed.
Final Verdict
If you’re tired of wellness trends that cost more than your rent and just want a no-BS guide to staying sane in a chaotic world, grab this book. Keep it on your nightstand, stuff it in your backpack, or read a page mid-Zoom meeting when your boss starts ranting about KPIs. Void Alchemy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about laughing at the questions. An honestly? We all need that.
Where to Cop 📖 Paperback: emptyduck.com 📧 Connect: [email protected]
P.S. The ISBN is 978-1-008-93366-8—drop it in your cart and thank yourself later. Your overthinking, overworked millennial heart will sigh in relief. ✨