"I know a guy who is always happy, and I just fi gured out how he does it; he accepts life likethe rose ... the thorns hurt ... the stem is normal ... and the fl ower is ecstatic. If we accept life as the rose, we will always be happy ..."

Life is short-love is forever. In Black and White: Love Is Th e Loudest Voice, Victor Schwartz shares important life experiences to illustrate how to realize peace and contentment in everyday life.

Schwartz was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young age. In his first compilation of thoughts and essays, he explores some of doubts, fears, and perplexities he has encountered and demonstrates how he found comfort and guidance in his spirituality and simple pleasures. Schwartz's creativity is driven by his desire to help people see the world and others differently and to realize that life is nothing without love.

Life is not always black and white. Schwartz highlights for all of us that achieving a happy and peaceful life is all about making a difference, thinking about the possibilities, listening to others, and most of all, believing in ourselves.