The State That I'm In

About the Book

The State That I’m In is a collection of spoken word, poetry, and underground lyricism. It ranges from topics such as: politics, counter culture, travel, religion, love/loss, and other real world experiences that leave you in a constant state of flux. The author takes you on a journey through the wilderness of anxiety, disillusionment, and humanism. From antiquated concerns like the separation of church and state, to post-modern issues like global warming, The State that I’m In illustrates how we all share the same problems in any time period, and how we are all connected in this macrocosmic universe. The author walks you through the inner city blues of the urban metropolis, however, he remains optimistic in a grave situation, and interprets every experience as positive no matter how painful. The State That I’m In challenges the reader to look into inner space for answers that seem overwhelming when you feel all alone in a bleak existence.

About the Author

Rodrigo Garcia Bernal was born in Venice, California, in 1976. He attended the California State University of Los Angeles, received a degree in political science, and also studied public administration, business economics, and metaphysics. He has worked as a statistician collecting empirical data for the Department of Health and Human Services, and currently works in business development management for the Independent Metropolis Agency. He lives in the South Bay area of the Los Angeles County, works with several local artists, and is co-writing a screenplay and graphic novel. He lived in the unincorporated community of Lennox for many years where he experienced the inner city blues of the underground metropolis. He is author of Urban Politics: the Political Culture of Gangs, and has won awards in Excellency for his poetry with the International Poet Society. For more information visit: www.thebackyardmonument.com