Mantle Convection

Mantle Convection is a thoughtful novel, with moving insight into the hard choices encountered as an identity and life are carved out in the sometimes harsh world. The dilemmas affect personal development in this unique blend of curiosity about the human spirit. Mark’s lonely and emotionally painful childhood is deeply rooted in his heart and mind as he fights to overcome often opposing, dramatic challenges throughout his life, and molds himself into a professionally and personally successful man. He endures the dark shadows of his inner self but is also enlightened by his revelations. His meditative soul and his journey are influenced by his family, friends and peers, as he explores and grows from lacking to finding personal identity; from missing to gaining confidence; from losing to earning friendships; from betrayal to loyalty in love; from naivety to manipulation in his career; from failures to successes in parenting; from illness to health; and ultimately from the path of ‘do what you have to’ towards ‘do what you want to’.

Mantle Convection is a thoughtful novel, with moving insight into the hard choices encountered as an identity and life are carved out in the sometimes harsh world. The dilemmas affect personal development in this unique blend of curiosity about the human spirit. Mark’s lonely and emotionally painful childhood is deeply rooted in his heart and mind as he fights to overcome often opposing, dramatic challenges throughout his life, and molds himself into a professionally and personally successful man. He endures the dark shadows of his inner self but is also enlightened by his revelations. His meditative soul and his journey are influenced by his family, friends and peers, as he explores and grows from lacking to finding personal identity; from missing to gaining confidence; from losing to earning friendships; from betrayal to loyalty in love; from naivety to manipulation in his career; from failures to successes in parenting; from illness to health; and ultimately from the path of ‘do what you have to’ towards ‘do what you want to’.

Sava Buncic is a long-time scientist and university professor in public health and food microbiology. He is the author of several scientific books and numerous articles in scientific journals, all published world-wide. This is his first novel. He has lived between different countries and continents for most of his adult life.