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characteristics are also what make this story so compelling. As you will
come to sense in your journey through this book, Mr. Rivera is a very
practical and reasonable man. The very simplicity of the way of telling the
story in which he practically holds nothing back and leaves himself totally
exposed, is evidence that one of the reasons this person chose to write it
was because it really happened.
In this book you will go through a myriad of emotions, sometimes all at
once. The story is at times chilling and scary but also funny, heart
warming, and uplifting. It will also, if your mind is up to it, present you
with statements that will most likely call forth an expansion of
consciousness which, again, if permitted will provide a range of
possibilities that’ll widen your current state of literal and metaphorical
vision. A range of possibilities that can certainly shape up to become a very
important piece of the puzzle of the reasons and responsibilities of our
existence.
Make no mistake though. With Mr. Rivera’s approachable, sensible, and
honest tone, comes also an inevitable rawness that will put you face to face
with a reality we cannot ignore and that is a matter of great concern. The
knowledge of life and beauty beyond our imagination, and sometimes
stubborn denial, can undoubtedly fill our hearts with joy and hope for a
brighter future. However, it also requires a total acceptance of immediate
responsibility and duty, as well as coming to terms with our universally
childish behavior and sometimes even disregard for the wonderful gifts
bestowed upon us and entrusted to us.
Our intelligence and our technology have given us the power to affect
the climate. How will we use this power? Are we willing to tolerate
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