This book is a unique cultural critique that shows various dimensions of what's going on in the world. It is a chronicle of what I have experienced and what the truth is for me. My intention is not to tell others that their beliefs are wrong or less important. My aim is to create an exchange of open dialog and to stimulate positive change. Some of the subjects that I spotlight are politics, economics, spirituality, religion, envi- ronmental issues, job loss and false images and the media. It may seem like these are separate issues, but they are intri- cately connected. This book took about twenty years to com- pose and is a culmination of almost two decades of study on some painful subjects. Still, it was a catharsis to write. Though these topics are controversial, I'm just trying to give a realistic portrayal of what's happening in the world through my eyes.