This thought-provoking and true story begins on the morning of 9/11 at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, and is both a discussion of alternatives to our current global mess as well as a search for true love. Traveling through Central America, Thomas is guided by synchronicities, a sense of his soul-mate and a vision of a more balanced world. His encounters with travellers from around the globe inspire conversations, from humorous to profound, and revolve around issues such as Globalization, the Bush Administration, the purpose of DNA, Christianity, the Kabala and the workings of the unconscious. While his journey is a personal one, his story is a universal and timely account of a generation finding purpose and vision in this world.
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"Tom's book takes you along a daring road of fact, unconscious imagery and intuition." -- Dr. Lorin Roche, author of Meditation 24/7
"You will laugh and cry...we are left with the feeling that we have somehow touched the divine." -- Dr. Lorin Roche, author of Meditation 24/7
"You will laugh and cry...we are left with the feeling that we have somehow touched the divine." -- Dr. Lorin Roche, author of Meditation 24/7
About the Author
Thomas was liberated by the collapse of socialism in East Germany, and subsequently traveled the world for eight years. He attended High School in California; has studied Tourism Management in the UK and Australia; investigated the effects of tourism in Costa Rica; managed a hostel in New Zealand and currently works for responsibletravel.com
He has written two books so far - Return to La Paz is his first and Generation 9/11 his second.
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This review is from: Generation 9/11: A Generation in a State of 911 (Paperback)
Even if this were fiction, this book felt disjointed and surreal. I had actually hoped to learn more about "generation 9/11" .. and instead read the private journal of Tom Reissmann. While I appreciate the writing style, I think the title is misleading. Did not enjoy this book.
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This review is from: Generation 9/11: A Generation in a State of 911 (Paperback)
I have read other books about globalization, politics and philosophy but I have never enjoyed it as much as with this one. It's a wonderful love story that goes down like a good glass of wine and I actually picked up some useful information and great ideas on the way - DNA as the collective unconscious -what a great thought. The book really provides some optimism and faith, despite all the problems it deals with. I guess the message is this: it's all part of the process and we'll get there one way or another.
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UnPlugged,
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This review is from: Generation 9/11: A Generation in a State of 911 (Paperback)
The 9/11 attacks do not define a generation, but rather provoke another painful wake up call that no one lives in isolation but chooses daily to perpetuate or not - economic, social, and ecological inequity. Thomas Reissmann cleverly strings seemingly disparate ideas into a story of not only his life after 9/11, but of a global generation. Accept the red pill if you dare; unplug and witness the matrix, the collective unconscious, and old archetpyes of power, resistance, and love resurfacing through a web of digital imagery - choose to accept responsibility and enjoy.
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Thomas Reissmann, New York, Lake Atitlan, Cosmic Serpent, Don Francisco, San Pedro, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Las Piramides, Dalai Lama, San Cristobal, San Marcos, Agent Smith, Mexico City, Osama Bin Laden, New Hampshire, South America, Twin Towers, World War, Casa Andrea, Green Day, Mary Magdalene, Raya Geneva, Templo de la Cruz, Tom Petty New!
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- The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Shambala Pocket Classics) by Chogyam Trungpa on page 74, and page 81
- The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/11 by David Ray Griffin on page 87, and Back Matter
- The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell on page 183
- Saudi Arabia (Creation of the Modern Middle East) by Heather Lehr Wagner on page 90
- Mystery of the Crystal Skulls by Chris Morton in Back Matter
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