Deus ex Machina [Paperback]

Paul Freundlich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2005

Plunked down in the middle of the twentieth century, reverted to his childhood body, but his memories intact, Joshua Leyden takes a run at revising his own life, and changing a future that needs some tinkering. Author Paul Freundlich has created a journey that transcends time, reworks reality, and challenges the human spirit. What a trip!

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About the Author

Paul Freundlich has lived several lives, most of them complementary: 25 film and video essays documenting social change, from the Peace Corps to the movement for a sustainable future; as Editor of "Communities Magazine;" as President of the Social Investment Forum; as founder of Co-op America; as President of the Fair Trade Foundation; as founding Director of the CERES Coalition and the International Labor Rights Fund. Community and dance have endured as central themes for his life, best expressed through the 25 years of the community he helped launch, "Dance New England," and marriage to Margaret Flinter, with who he has also recently celebrated a 25th anniversary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: The Public Press (June 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976452014
• ISBN-13: 978-0976452010
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,281,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars time travel for fun and purpose too, September 13, 2005

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David Kahn (Cambridge MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deus ex Machina (Paperback)

Deus ex Machina takes you by surprise, where am I, or more accurately, when am I? Josh finds himself in 1950 though he has already lived through the 1990's. And he remembers all that living! He remembers the 1950's as a young boy, and he remembers the 70's, 80's and 90's for he has already lived in those decades. Does Josh want to change history based on what he knows from his adult life? You bet he does. Can he? Is he successful? I recommend the book not necessarily to find the answers to those questions, but because along the way you will find a good read that is entertaining, seductive, and often very clever.

5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing on many levels, September 14, 2005

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Dr. Lisa Geiger (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deus ex Machina (Paperback)

I liked the blending of human passions and emotions with some fairly intricate political analysis of the last 50 years in this book. It's rare I find a book that can both hold my attention and teach me a lot. The characters were human, believable, well created. The passion was juicy. The perspective on world government and politics was comprehendible and fresh. And the sense of our place in this world, on how we impact it by the community we surround ourselves with and the choices we make was long, long overdue. Thanks for such a good read.