Jaclyn Holland-Strauss’s brand I am an amphiist, which I define as someone who looks at both sides of issues (it’s a Greek word). However, I have my own expanded definition, which means that I believe in three interrelated concepts, which, when taken together, inform an amphiist viewpoint. Abraham Maslow talked about self-actualization, a person reaching their highest potential. Thomas Carlyle discussed natural aristocracy, which is a principle the Founding Fathers created with regard to the United States, that a person did not have to be of royal birth to have merit; it was the content of their character that counted. And scholars Mayer and Salovey came up with the concept of emotional intelligence, an idea popularized by Daniel Goleman. We should have control over our emotions, and see the bigger picture. All of these together make up an amphiist, and I apply this reasoning to politics, entertainment, etc. I defend the oppressed by offering an alternative perspective.
I am currently raising funds for publication of an Amphiist newspaper, the primary focus of which will be anti-extremism. We need to find common ground. We need to stop thinking in terms of liberals against conservatives. Right against left. Men against women. One race against another. One religion against another. If you would be interested in contributing, please consider supporting my work at Paypal via jaclyncarter2005@gmail.com.
Agatha Christie is the best-selling single author of all time. She has sold over 4 billion copies to date (they’ve stopped counting!), and has been translated into over 100 languages. She has been outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her influence on the murder mystery genre is still being felt in the 21st century, with authors like RT Raichev, (a recent discovery of mine), frequently featured in Ellery Queen Mystery MagazinAgatha Christie is the best-selling single author of all time. She has sold over 4 billion copies to date (they’ve stopped counting!), and has been translated into over 100 languages. She has been outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her influence on the murder mystery genre is still being felt in the 21st century, with authors like RT Raichev, (a recent discovery of mine), frequently featured in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and who has authored 9 published novels, carrying Agatha Christie’s literary torch. The books under discussion in my own book are The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Peril at End House, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (masterpiece), Evil under the Sun, The Body in the Library, A Murder is Announced, Murder at the Vicarage, The ABC Murders, Death on the Nile and Lord Edgware Dies (the last two of which are my personal favourites).e, and who has authored 9 published novels, carrying Agatha Christie’s literary torch. The books under discussion in my own book are The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Peril at End House, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (masterpiece), Evil under the Sun, The Body in the Library, A Murder is Announced, Murder at the Vicarage, The ABC Murders, Death on the Nile and Lord Edgware Dies (the last two of which are my personal favourites).
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This is a story of teenaged Indian boy Mukul, who is inspired to overcome being poor, and to reach his full potential by not only having a wonderful, supportive family, but also by becoming a successful businessman. He learns about emotional intelligence, and what is meant by a natural aristocrat. He partners with another young Canadian guy who doesn't have a wonderful, supportive family but wants to be happy through helping another. This tale of two cultures also asks questions about what constitutes the perfect woman for a very successful man.
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This is a story of Catherine, who is inspired to control her feeling of worthlessness, and to reach her full potential by leaving the island which threatens to destroy her. It looks at the things that are right about organized religion, and the things that are dangerous. By the end of the story, she has learned to love herself, and how to live a happy, meaningful life in spite of those who discriminate against her. Based on the author's true story in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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WOW includes many positive, uplifting quotations. They are broken down into 4 main areas: spirituality; humour; friendly banter; and, insights. Hopefully, they will make anyone who reads them think about the issues of today–but also have some fun.
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This is a story of Hollywood liberal Melisande, who is tricked by the main man in her life into making a conservative film, and as a result, she begins to see people with more nuance than she ever has before. She becomes more moderate in her politics in this celebrity satire, and also begins to see people as a mixture of good and evil.
