The Spirit of Freedom
Why We Are Here
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Book Details
About the Book
This book is a real-life adventure that explores the Human Spirit’s desire to be Free. Using thoughts and ideas from prominent thinkers and writers, an imaginative approach is taken to describe some of life’s common pathways (table of contents) that are experienced while growing up and maturing. These pathways enable the reader to separate out issues of; emotions, feelings, behaviors, goals, courage, character, ideals, independence, self-respect, family, relationships; to provide more perceptive and manageable insights into the world they live in. The ‘plot’ developed for answering the question “why are we here?” uses ‘character-driven behaviors’ that help develop one’s sense of direction, motivation, individuality, optimism and purpose. The reason for being here is revealed in the final chapter.
The strategy for the latter part of this book is to explore freedom in a more worldly context: democracies, examples of US Patriots for Freedom, freedom of enterprise, scientific and philosophic contrasts, global cultures and their respective beliefs; so as to become more open-minded to the need for respect and restraint when dealing with those of different culture who have different views. Our US Constitution is used to illustrate a system of governing that was designed for a moral, spirited and freedom loving people. Every citizen the age of 21 or older is encouraged to participate (vote), work for a better democracy and a better world, seek a Global Unity by fostering A Spirit of Freedom.
About the Author
Tom Richards, holds a graduate degree in business, computer science, and human behavior. Enjoyed a 30+ year career in the creative info-technology field of knowledge engineering. Has spent many hours of volunteer time with youth and families: YMCA, Big Brothers, Scouts; and a Dad.
Other relevant experiences: a brief military career, skiing/ski jumping, climbing in the high mountain peaks, assisted in mountain rescues; has lived and experienced all of the emotions and behaviors that he writes about in this book, such as fear, courage, a strong will, discipline, success and failure, and he cherishes his Spirit of Freedom.