A travelogue about a homeless veteran who traveled all over North America on foot for various charities and self-healing. Experience all of the challenges from his point of view. You'll never look at a homeless person the same again.

This is the story of Jake, a disgruntled Vietnam vet who isn't happy with the course the nation is taking, so he decides to give up his lavish lifestyle and escape to a simpler life. The question is, can he do it? Then, there is Lydia, a widowed mother of two who is running from a life of pain and remorse toward a life she doesn't even know exists. The two collide in remote Montana. Differences aside, are they good for each other?

In the last decade, 45% of all marriages in the U.S. were between people of different faiths. The rapidly growing number of mixed-faith families has become a source of hope, encouraging openness and tolerance among religious communities that historically have been insular and suspicious of other faiths. Yet as Naomi Schaefer Riley demonstrates in 'Til Faith Do Us Part, what is good for society as a whole often proves difficult for individual families: interfaith couples, Riley shows, are less happy than others and certain combinations of religions are more likely to lead to divorce. Drawing on in-depth interviews with married and once-married couples, clergy, counselors, sociologists, and others, Riley shows that many people enter into interfaith marriages without much consideration of the fundamental spiritual, doctrinal, and practical issues that divide them. Couples tend to marry in their twenties and thirties, a time when religion diminishes in importance, only to return to faith as they grow older and raise children, suffer the loss of a parent, or experience other major life challenges. Riley suggests that a devotion to diversity as well as to a romantic ideal blinds many interfaith couples to potential future problems. Even when they recognize deeply held differences, couples believe that love conquers all. As a result, they fail to ask the necessary questions about how they will reconcile their divergent worldviews-about raising children, celebrating holidays, interacting with extended families, and more. An obsession with tolerance at all costs, Riley argues, has made discussing the problems of interfaith marriage taboo. 'Til Faith Do Us Part is a fascinating exploration of the promise and peril of interfaith marriage today. It will be required reading not only for interfaith couples or anyone considering interfaith marriage, but for all those interested in learning more about this significant, yet understudied phenomenon and the impact it is having on America.

I became homeless after I got out of the Army and decided to use that time to walk across America. After a few months of living on the road, I realized that I needed some kind of motivation to keep me going. I then began raising money for different charities, as well as being an advocate for showing the positive effects that being outdoors can have on PTSD. As time went on, I became obsessed with making a positive difference through hiking. Three years later, I had inadvertently crossed the entire country three times. Although it may sound like an altruistic stroll through the park, each day presented itself with new and unforeseen challenges. Besides battling hunger, dangerous wildlife, harsh weather conditions, and loneliness, I also had to deal with the fact that most people were unaware of my good intentions. So, not only do you get to follow along on an epic adventure with all its daily struggles, but my journey also unveils what it was like to be homeless in America without any special treatment. Jake Does America: 10,000 Mile Trek was originally published on July 3, 2017. The book has since been rewritten, and the manuscript was updated on December 9, 2019. 6x9 Paperback with cream pages 317 pages

A driven entrepreneur who made millions in the software industry, John Payton strongly believes that the American system of government is outdated. In fact, he's on a mission to convince the American people that they need a new 'tech-savvy" Constitution. According to John's calculations, such a version would be more effective, save billions of dollars in taxes, and could even establish a form of government closer to pure democracy. With the secret help of an ambitious senator and his brilliant chief of staff, Payton starts a movement called 'Reengineering America." The group is dedicated to pressuring Congress to pass a Constitutional Amendment mandating that a second Constitutional Convention rewrite the document. But Payton's unlikely crusade captures the attention of sinister and powerful forces both in and outside the government. Some want to stop him at any cost-while others want to ensure he succeeds for their own nefarious purposes. Unable to distinguish friend from foe, John Payton must ultimately put his fortune- and his life-at risk trying to convince a dubious nation it's time to modernize a 200 year old system of government.

Hope and deliverance come from unexpected places when five friends living in future post-Christian America win historys largest lottery. Plans have been made to retire on NASAs fabricated planet, intended for Christians. Solutions for a nation in peril lie in relocating this large segment of population to The New World. Wilma and Ray Smiths windfall changes not only their direction but the course of an entire nation. The Smiths alter plans shortly after winning. Circumstances surrounding their adult adopted sons take them to Navajo Nation, a historic relocation project, where the inequity of past and future is brought to light. Fraternal twins, John and Jake, have taken diverse paths; one guards his secret past with a successful career, living extravagantly, the other descends into the world of alcoholism, living recklessly. Decisions are delayed as they all listen to Gods leading through circumstances, a guardian angel, and a series of dreams. Will they escape and leave a despairing world behind or will they stay and make a difference? Can new money save an old America? Find out how change is launched when lives are transformed.

If you are a serious person don't buy this book! If you love wackiness, by all means shell out your dough for a most unusual book. Written by a married couple trying to ruin each other's story, America's Most Wanted Short Stories is a wacky anthology of fun! Filled with tales poking fun at romance, business, family, entertainment, music, and much more! - America's Most Wanted Short Stories is written to entertain! The British have called these stories "bizarre." Funny. Their own brand of DNA. For those with a warped sense of humor and for those who want a warped sense of humor - this is a must-have book for your collection! Buy your copy, today!