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He Said 2006

by R. Michael Hoy

141 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #06-1971; ISBN 1-4251-0214-x; US$12.95, C$14.89, EUR10.64, £7.45

He Said guides you through many of the most significant events of the year 2006 so together we can share an overview and personal interpretation of this most significant period of time. It is hoped you enjoy the trip.

About the Book

A year of turbulence and a planet at unrest brings the year 2006 to a frustrating, yet challenging end. More questions than answers have been created.

As a spectator of the turbulence I have documented my observations on a weekly basis in a column which has been submitted to various newspapers throughout the country with one person's response to the ongoing crises of what I choose to call "The Nature of Things."

From the beginning of time there has been conflict of one okind or another and, for better or worse, that is the way it is. The complexity of human nature expresses itself in as many forms as there are individuals. It has been said by observers wiser than I that we do not resolve these ongoing problems, we merely manage them. Although each event is unique unto itself, at the same time they are merely reflections of similar events throughout history.

The method of crisis management and problem resolution is an ongoing processwhich allows us to grow and improve as a civilization. All of the angst which we encounter in the process is a part of the mechanism through which we are permitted to grow.

My critique of the many problems in 2006 hopefully has been submitted in a constructive format. I tend to be an optimist with a tinge of cynacism. I hope this is not anathema to those who choose to read the book. The views expressed are of a personal nature and hopefully will add to the national dialogue regarding our ongoing challenges.

About the Author

For most of my adult life I have been a keen observer of the national and international political scene; however until recent years making a living at my full time job as a business consultant and manager has been my prime focus in life. Several years ago my wife Carol and I made a joint decision that it was time that I intensify and pursue my passion for writing political commentary.

Since my other passion is business management, I decided that I would retain one of my oldest and dearest accounts on a part time basis thus freeing up more time for my political commentaries. Today I continue my career as business manager for a small law firm on a part time basis while spending the rest of my free time writing political commentaries which brings out my ardor as a political pundit. I consider myself quite fortunate to have reached that point in life where I am afforded the opportunity to pursue two careers which pique my personal enthusiasm.

Although my focus has been directed towards politics and related subjects ergo this current volume of He Said, my writing interests are eclectic and I have currently published works incuding fiction and biographies.

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