Not to sound too self-deprecating, the whole subject of what it means to be human may have been overly cumbersome for me (or for anyone, for that matter!), and in the end I think I simply bit off more than I could chew. But the work is finished and on the whole I am satisfied that at the very least, this may provide a good resource for those interested in answering the question. In particular, I am pleased with the two-part “Blood on the Rose,” as well as the section entitled, “Indicators Along the Way: In Search of Who We Are,” in which I deviate from a strictly academic path into something more literary, perhaps even poetic prose. Finally, my conclusion, though falling short of a complete answer, is satisfactory and, thus, I’m not at all prepared to revise it … not yet, anyway.
For those who have expressed some interest, On Being Human: A Multidiscipline Journey, is now available on Lulu.com. I anticipate it being available on Amazon within the next couple of weeks, yet I think you’ll get the better deal through Lulu. The price is set at $9.99, but I also included a 10% discount, knocking it down to $8.99, which is as low as Lulu would allow me to go. (Hey, they’ve gotta make some profit! LOL For myself, at least, I’m truly not interested in profit … besides, I’m scarred to death that it just might not be worth it to buyers!) The link to the right Lulu page is provided below. When my book becomes available on Amazon, I’ll let you know! And thank you to all of you who’ve been so encouraging and have expressed a desire to read this work. Blessings to you!
http://www.lulu.com/shop/jonathan-noble/on-being-human/paperback/product-23927214.html
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Congratulations, Jonathan! It sounds like a great read!
Thank you so very much, Tanya! 🙂 🙂 🙂
My pleasure, Jonathan. I have it on this month’s “to buy” list and can’t wait to read it!
Thank you!!!
Congratulations! Will add it to my ‘have-to-read-list’. Fortunately we at the beginning of a new year, cause I think I need a whole year to finish that list, haha.
Happy New Year, dear friend. Big hugs! XxX
Thank you, dear Patty!
Hearty congratulations, Jonathan and yes pl. tell me when it is available on Amazon. I loved your cover page on Being Human. Awesome.
Ah! Thank you, Kamal! Yes, I’ll be sure and let you know when it becomes available on Amazon
Welcome Jonathan.
I will definitely be purchasing this once I have the money to do so! Sounds like an interesting read – huge congratulations!
Ah! Thank you so very, very much!