Anne Maries Da, a Glaswegian painter and decorator, has always been game for a laugh. So when he first tells his family that hes taking up meditation at the Buddhist Centre in town, no one takes him seriously. But as Jimmy becomes more involved in his search for the spiritual his beliefs start to come into conflict with the needs of his wife, Liz, and cracks begin to form in their previously happy family.

With grace, humour and humility Anne Donovans beloved debut tells the story of one mans search for a higher power. But in his search for meaning, Jimmy might be about to lose the thing that matters most.