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To the Spirit of Men: Praises, Facts and Rants

by Paula Ruttone

54 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #02-1078; ISBN 1-55395-363-0; US$26.00, C$30.95, EUR20.20, £15.00

TO THE SPIRIT OF MEN is a fun mix of genres that cover provocative current affair essays on men that discuss early civilizations to our current societies, rants and praises on social issues, anecdotes on the author's favorite famous men and includes a digital photographic array of diverse men functioning in every day-to-day living.

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about the book      about the author      table of contents and sample excerpt      catalogue info

About the Book Each chapter contains a brief discussion based on the respective title of the chapter and is followed by subsections called "Observations, Rants and Social Sharing" that deal with sociological and current affair issues. Following that is the "Male Appreciation Corner" which discusses the author's favorite men and finally, each chapter is then completed by a series of digital photo art on male subjects (whose signed permission has been obtained).

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About the Author Paula Ruttone was born and raised in 'Frogtown' (Elysian Valley) so named by the locals because of a plague of frogs in the 1940s coming up from the nearby Los Angeles River. She was brought up there in a teeny tiny little house in a neighborhood that specializes in growing challenging eccentrics and determined individuals, including herself, who march fiercely into life, each to the beat of an unseen drummer. She is a published journalist and poet. She has studied Sociology, Psychology, and Law. She has acted, written screenplays, worked as a publicist and entertainment coordinator, as well as provides what she calls "Social P.R." for people who command notice. She continues to embrace cultures and diversity with an openness and enthusiasm that is inspirational. Whatever beat this drummer is marching to, a lot of motivated people are falling in behind her to share in the richness of this lady. I am honored to be one of them. Simon Graef

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Table of Contents and Sample Excerpt

INTRODUCTION. . .
I Beauty Graces Us. . .
II Diversity Defines Us. . .
III Wisdom Blesses Us. . .
IV Strength Empowers Us. . .
V Protecting Our Brethren; Duty Calls Us. . .
EPILOGUE. . .
INDEX. . .
GLOSSARY AND REFERENCES

Dear Readers:

My initial disclaimer to all readers is for you to please keep in mind that for purposes of this book only, the focus is solely on male subjects. This does not, in any way whatsoever, disregard the balance, beauty, erudition, and contributions of our wonderful female counterparts, but rather, the book merely refrains from discussions thereon as it is not the intended subject coverage, nor reference for this particular project.

In the pages that follow, along with a fun array of digital photographic art, I will be sharing with you in written form, what I consign as intimate' songs of men praises' through discussions, experiences and some personal rants based on facts and observations. Consider it a "reader's chat," as I would like to call it, and as you will observe herein throughout, I feel an almost high amour propre in 'coining phrases'; however complex or brief.

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Catalogue Information

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