"A Step Back" NEWS

Note from the Author:  The evolution of one's being is a slow and arduous journey, one that requires as much patience as passion, and the book is but a mirror of this journey.   I realize that many are looking for something deeper, something beyond the hectic, frazzled world we live in and they are anxious, even desperate, to find it.  However, we must all realize that this is a process of discovery, a process of intelligent, civil discourse, a process where we can hopefully come to some unified understanding, and this takes time.  Again, the book is but a reflection of that process--observing, reflecting, understanding and accepting.  Each chapter builds upon its predecessor and creates something new--whether you see it or understand it at the time.  So, let the words flow from the pages and the journey will come to you.  It will build naturally and eventually it will become your own personal experience. 

"Where the heart wills, the impossible becomes only a state of mind"
                                                                                PbFisher (Pokhara, Nepal)

General Note:  I have created a Discussion Forum that does NOT require "registration" to enter, simply create a name and leave the password space empty.  However, if you would like to be sent updates as to when the next chapters have been added, then you must register in the Discussion Forum.  Pleas also note that by registering, it is NOT necessary that you actually post a message. 

In addition, your e-mail address will be used (by me) only for this singular purpose.

Feb 6-Feb 15:  Both the Chapters and the Site are undergoing revisions and editing, so please allow me to extend my personal apology for any inconvenience this may cause.
Feb 14:  Chapters 3 & 4 posted.
Feb 19:  Chapter 5 posted.
Feb 21:  Chapter 6 posted.
Feb 27:  New Feature--an "Issue Outline" Added, along with Chapter 7.
Mar 10:  Chapter 8 added.
Mar 26:  Poetry Corner added to Discussion Forum
Apr 16:  Chapter 9 added. Book I completely online.
May 14:  Chapters 10 & 11 posted.  Beginning of Book II
July 25:  Chapter 12 posted.
Aug 14:   Began Listing Site with Search Engines.
Sept 10:  Chapters 13 & 14 posted.
Sept 16:  Chapter 15 posted, Photos from Indonesia added.
Sept 17:  Updated "Issue Outline."
Sept 20:  Project X begins at Montour High School with 3 AP English Classes.
                    *-See Education Resource Center and Discussion Forum
Sept 25:  Chapter 16 posted.
Oct 14:    Chapter 17 posted; photos of Malaysia and Thailand added.
Nov 1:     Final Revisions to Chapters 2-6 completed and posted.
Nov 16:   Chapter 18 posted.
Dec 20:  Final Revisions to Chapters 7 & 8 completed and posted.
Jan 6:  Chapter 19 posted.
Jan 29:  Chapter 20 posted.  Books I and II posted.
Feb 27:  Chapter 9 revised; Book I complete.
Mar 7:  Chapter 21 posted.
Mar 20:  Chapter 22 posted.
Apr 9:  Chapter 23 posted.
Apr 25:  Chapter 24 posted.
May 10:  Chapter 25&26 posted.
May 17:  Final Chapter posted.
June 1:  Revised Preface.

Please feel free to contact me at all times, even if you have general comments!!