While I know this size of this small book indicates that it will be a quick and easy read—and does not take long to read—its impact on the reader will be much deeper than they might anticipate. As billed, the book indeed contains “inspiring quotations and insightful essays.” The chapters are organized by topics, which are the ten elements of heaven on earth which I have identified: peace and security, freedom, democracies, prosperity, gender harmony, racial harmony, spiritual harmony, ecological harmony, health, and moral purpose and meaning. There is also a chapter entitled, “Individual Paths to Heaven on Earth,” which includes some well-known quotations, as well as quotes from “regular people” who state what heaven on earth would feel like for them.
I previously published How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth, and the four other co-authors of Glimpses of Heaven on Earth each
contributed an essay to this first book. I think readers will be
interested in reading about the different backgrounds of each of the
co-authors, as I am a retired CPA who now devotes my time to investing
and writing. I have several active blogs which can be found on www.JohnEWadeII.com, www.HeavenOnEarth.org, and www.HonestJohnWade.com (which focuses on politics).
Charlotte
L. Piotrowski spent ten years litigating complex cases before she
turned her attention to writing, editing, and content creation for
websites and blogs on a freelance basis. Charlotte and I both live in
New Orleans, and work closely together on my many creative projects.
Daniel Agatino practices law and teaches in New Jersey, while Michael
Nagler founded the Metta Center for Nonviolence (www.mettacenter.org) and Martin Rutte is the founder of Project Heaven on Earth (www.projectheavenonearth.com)
and is a popular inspirational speaker. I think this diversity is what
really brings this book alive and makes it so relatable to any reader.
Not
to brag too much, but I think we did an excellent job locating and
including wonderfully inspiring quotations that truly relate to each of
the ten elements. Here are some examples:
“Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.” - Calvin Coolidge
“Prejudice is the child of ignorance.” - William Hazlitt
“I
expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any
kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let
me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way
again.” - William Penn
There
are many lesser-known quotations included as well, and as should be
evident, the more you really contemplate the quotes, the more impactful
they become. I expect each reader will have her or his own favorite
portions of the book, to which they will want to return time and time
again. For this reason, I believe this book is destined to become a
classic. It can truly help to start some much-needed and interesting
dialog. So I cannot help but to highly recommend this book, and hope you
enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Editor
and author John E. Wade II has compiled a spiritual guide of invaluable
insight for finding peace and meaning in life while making the world a
better place for all. Along with co-authors Charlotte Livingston
Piotrowski, Daniel Agatino, Michael Nagler, and Martin Rutte, this
collection of enlightening essays and inspirational quotes from renowned
thinkers and leaders throughout history provides the intellectual tools needed to live a more harmonious life.
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