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key	KTUM67MN
title	Knowledge
author	Connolly, James D.
item type	Book
publication year	2021
date	2021
abstract note	Welcome to the first book of The Knowledge Trilogy. This trilogy stands on its own, as do the others before it, but it also makes up the last three books of the Department of Truth Series. This first book, Knowledge, seeks to look at the evolving ferment of society, what our participation in its evolution might look like, and what truly oppresses us. The second book, Volition, addresses some important aspects of the nature of human will, as well as aspects of relationships and family life. The third book, Justice, looks at the demise of usurpers of power, and the evolution of unity. These books cannot reach the depths required to do real justice to such wide and essential themes, but they seek to explore some important aspects of these subjects. It is my hope that all readers may enjoy them; from teens to older souls. They are stories to be enjoyed and adventure in, with much meaning to ponder. This first book, Knowledge, is a story about straight talking, honesty, and the nature of tact and respect in the sharing of ideas. It asks us to talk honestly, yet with respect, in a shared exploration about what ails us as a society. We are responsible to open our minds to exploration and for more open communication in an increasingly ideologically tribal world. The book also challenges the clichés of apathy, while showing how a small group of people can take part in community building, no matter their age or outlook, or how seemingly ordinary. It also takes a good hard look at the world through common day to day eyes, as well as spiritual ones, and seeks to find what truly oppresses us. It explores how we have the power of initiative, and how we can utilise growth engines to transform lives and communities. The story seeks to create a picture of the power available to small groups, and how it feels. I hope that the whole Department of Truth Series provides some inspiration and cause for self-reflection, as I wrote these books to that end. The Knowledge Trilogy certainly finishes off the books that came before them and completes them as a true series. I also hope that even the nature of writing and storytelling can be gleaned from the whole series, as these last three books, while attending to important themes, were just as much about exploring storytelling. My greatest hope is that you may simply enjoy the adventure and gather some meaning; but also, that the stories may create more exploration and meaningful conversations. So, as in all my books, this is my dance with you; my own perceptions, inspired by life and The Baha’i Faith. This book, just as the others I write, cannot seek, and do not seek, to represent my Faith. The depth and breadth of it is far beyond my words; and my symbolism and adventurousness, well, just wander as they do. I suppose what it seeks to be mostly is something to enjoy, and something to mull over, or to reflect on. I hope you enjoy Knowledge. I hope you are inspired by the small band of gentle folk. I hope you see potential in all of us, and I hope you enjoy the other two books, Volition, and Justice.
number pages	313
series	The Knowledge Trilogy
series number	1
publisher	[Publisher not stated]
place	[Place not stated]
language	English
manual tags	YOUTH; FICTION; KNOWLEDGE

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