History is sometimes regarded as impractical in this day and age, even though the realities we face are too often the outgrowth of manipulated interpretations of past events. Societies find this acceptable because just enough truth is incorporated into the accounts to disguise the myths that are being promoted; however, many important facts are omitted. This is especially true when a chronicler pretends to record "spiritual" objectives or guidance. There is always a measure of the unknown in "any" record, but it is predominant in "faith" accounts. If large portions of history are covered with deceit, then mankind is rendered incapable of understanding its higher potential.

In "Time Frames and Taboo Data: A History of Mankind's Misdirected Beliefs," author C. M. Houck examines these discarded facts and inspects the absurdities and hypocrisies of mankind's beliefs, in an effort to push the reader toward a better understanding of history.

According to scriptural myth the story of the species known as man began with "the man" being expelled from the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:23-24). The journey that "the man" embarked upon was physical life, and every being that has ever been born has continued that journey of self-discovery. This is the simple premise upon which "After Eden" is structured.

Although each poem, verse and entry stands as an individual composition, it is when they are read in sequence that we gradually realize that they are actually relating small parts of a larger multi-faceted picture. Almost reluctantly the attention moves from simplicity and innocence into the sensual frailties and harsh realities encountered with life.

The result is a very personal approach to life's experiences as related by one who dares to sometimes question the hollow shibboleths that pass as spiritual insight. Life's diversity is celebrated by this life traveler who is a special blend of pilgrim, vagabond, maverick and seeker of rational belief. He discovers that life's intended destination is found in accepting the universal essences that we each embody.

History is sometimes regarded as impractical in this day and age, even though the realities we face are too often the outgrowth of manipulated interpretations of past events. Societies find this acceptable because just enough truth is incorporated into the accounts to disguise the myths that are being promoted; however, many important facts are omitted. This is especially true when a chronicler pretends to record "spiritual" objectives or guidance. There is always a measure of the unknown in "any" record, but it is predominant in "faith" accounts. If large portions of history are covered with deceit, then mankind is rendered incapable of understanding its higher potential.

In "Time Frames and Taboo Data: A History of Mankind's Misdirected Beliefs," author C. M. Houck examines these discarded facts and inspects the absurdities and hypocrisies of mankind's beliefs, in an effort to push the reader toward a better understanding of history.