The Selected Writings From Soka University of America, Volume I: Speaking Truth to Power

by Timothy Harada

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ISBN: 978-1-4243-4242-6
Publisher: Second American Renaissance Press
Copyright: © 2009 Timothy Harada Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States

Printed: 259 pages, 4.25" x 6.88", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

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From the author of the Buddhist discovery novel, Myth Shattering we now present his long awaited trilogy, The Selected Writings From Soka University of America. In this first volume, “Speaking Truth to Power” Timothy Harada dissects every aspect of US culture, life and US foreign and domestic policy, from mass imprisonment of minorities, the corporatization of the media and politics, the destruction of one of the largest industries in the US during the 1930s (hemp), to the training of Latin American death squads in the US, the selling of crack cocaine by the US government in the US and the housing of terrorist training camps by the US government in the US. As any true patriot would, Timothy questions in the Socratic way every action of his own government and his own citizens in hopes of transforming the current nefarious dealings of the US government and people and making his country and the world a better place for all conscious and concerned human beings.


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An easy read, and it's charming
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25 May 2007
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I'll begin with a little disclosure. I've known Timothy Harada for a few years. I met him when I took the opportunity to go to a peace march in San Francisco with a group from Soka University. I bought and read this book because I know Timothy and appreciate his positive outlook, motivation, and actions in life.

Apparently the first two reviews were written by people who know Timothy, yet have less appreciation for his "way." If you want to read and critique something for it's technical, grammatical, organizational, and other anal qualities - find something else to read. Now I'll put on my objectivity hat and tell you my impression, and what value I found in the book.

First, it's not Nobel Prize Winning literature - but it is not offered as such. It is offered as "Collected Writings" of a young guy in the midst of undergraduate studies. It reads almost like a Diary, a bit voyeuristic but without titillation. And it's a time in life when a young man should be focused on himself, what his experiences are teaching him about the world, and his discovery and growth. In fact, I recommend you read it like you picked up a Diary.

It begins (the first of the "Collected Writings") with huge optimism and naivete. It's a little cluttered like a young guys dorm room, and it should be. As you progress you get glimpses into the life lessons he faces. You can sense him tipping on that balance between cynicism and acceptance. You watch his thoughts about life, what he values, and how he examines things evolve through the writings. It reminded me of the same time frame in my life.

Overall, it's charming and I don't mean that in a condescending way. It was an easy read that made me remember, made me think, made me laugh, and made me feel good. Yeah - it's charming.

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