"Knowledge & Passion - A Handbook for American Living" reaches the American in all of us, speaks to us as Individuals - addresses what WE can do, to help ourselves and the Country, unlike many books that just gripe and address what Government should do, things WE really can't do much about. This is the thesis: "To inspire among Americans a heightened level of unity, patriotism and societal behavior." That requires knowledge and insight most Americans could use more of. This book provides that. Being a good American requires Knowledge to understand how our society evolved - so that you share the Passion that is an American. American "Harmony" would be the untenable goal, behaving in a way that is good for America and is harmonious to American ways. We owe to each other a sense of Americanism and proper behavior that makes us glad and proud to be Americans, to be around one another. There is an increasing disassociation in America - the "we versus they", the "you owe me" and the "just worry about ourselves" attitudes that are not good for the country. Remarkably, many Americans don't know much about our country, historically or currently. Is all this good enough? Can we just screw around and hope others are taking care of the country? We should realize that life isn't all fun and games, and as we individually pursue happiness in America, we should be better, more responsible and more accountable and act like it. We should be focusing our thoughts periodically to things far larger than ourselves, recognizing that we are just one person among billions and that we are here for just a moment relative to it all. Then as Americans, look at America, its origins, its development, its role as a leader in the world. And look at our American ancestors, those that settled our first towns, wrote our laws, those that so willingly gave their lives in battle, those first restrained by slavery, those who took risks and labored building business and literally the country itself. We are free to enjoy everything this great country offers. The book invites you to be happier, treat others with respect and kindness, love your country and respect its history, and be good role models for children. It includes thoughts about rearing children and contains a Children's Version of the book for Children to read and for Parents to read with their children. You'll come away feeling bolder - more comfortably aware of your place in America, with real vision to better your life, and with inspiration to make a difference in America. That is worth the price.
About the Author: Author - Kurtiss Lee Tomasovich - I was born in the farmlands of Wisconsin in 1962. My childhood consisted of school, sports, and endless work. My father lived and instilled a lasting work ethic that I haven't seen equaled in my 50 years. It lives in me and guides my thoughts and actions, every day of my life. I graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1984. That experience of "Duty, Honor, Country", only added to my sense of "putting responsibility, and country, ahead of all". So I walk the streets and watch the news with the disconcerting agony of wondering why we have to be like we are - why we can't be better - wondering what is wrong with us. I've seen many walks of live - from poor to quite rich. I've succeeded, I've failed. I've served and been served. I grew up in a community where we knew each other and we were alike. It felt good. I went to West Point and that feeling intensified. I served the Army and then went into business. I became a millionaire at thirty and floated above the streets instead of treading through them. But never have I let go of the importance of understanding what we owe to our country, our ancestors and fellow citizens, and it pains me to witness less in my fellow countrymen. I know, in my heart, the disassociation amongst Americans can be diminished through Knowledge, an intensified Passion to be better participants amongst our fellow Americans.