 The Truth is Reality By Eileena Warehouser
QUESTION # 1: What kind of book is this? ANSWER: “The Truth Is Reality” is a self-help-inspirational book; how to apply practical solutions to everyday problems.
QUESTION #2: Why did you write this book?
ANSWER: I wrote this book because I am a numbers and logic kind of person. I love that show called “NUMBERS” on CBS, where they use mathematical equations and logic to solve crimes. My educational background is in accounting, economics and business. In this book I apply the basic principal taught in most leadership and management schools which is “Properly identify the problem” – I apply this method to common problems and come to a logical, attainable solution. Often we attempt to resolve symptoms of the real, true problem. Often we attempt to or resolve related or resulting problems without ever solving the real, true problem. The first step in problem solving is: properly identifying the problem. With all due respect, and I mean no offence to anyone, but I get tired of hearing the phrases “Lets raise awareness” and “Lets start a dialog about …” whatever issue currently being discussed. There is a solution. And through systematic methodology one can come to a logical best solution. QUESTION # 3: Why didn’t you provide information about yourself – the author? ANSWER: On the back cover of the book, in the space where you usually see “About the Author” I had my publisher print “The message is much more important than the messenger.” I don’t currently have a degree or any credentials in sociology, or psychology. As I mentioned, my background is in accounting. I was recently accepted into a Ph.D. program. But there are many people who excel in a field in which they are not formally trained. You see many singers become successful recording artist without having formal voice training. I’ve read statistics stating that 30 to 40% of people with degrees don’t work within their field of expertise. Often people look for an author with a Ph.D. in the subject area when shopping for self help-inspirational books. I’m hoping that through word of mouth and once you read the list of chapters this will spark reader interest.
QUESTION # 4: Tell me the list of chapters and give me a brief description.
ANSWER: Part One is called “Racing to be Human.” The first four chapters about the basic humanity {The Human Race} issues, such as: black & white racism, and black on blacker racism. CHAPTER 1: So Many Followers, So Few Leaders: This is really the introductory chapter which really properly identifies the one singular problem that leads to all the other related and resulting problems. But you must first identify the problem before you can solve the problem. The first basic problem is EGO. People comparing and competing with other people to determine their self worth. Its really not how you stack up against your siblings, your co-workers, or your friends that gives you your self worth. In the book I tell you what is the true measure of ones self worth. That way you can do away with feelings of jealously, inadequacy, backstabbing and degrading of others in order to boost your own ego. Because as most of us know, negative energy attracts more negative energy and circumstances. The second basic problem is “Followers.” It is common knowledge that most people are followers, the follow the crowd, follow popular trends, follow popular ideology and philosophies. Most people are afraid to stand alone or think or step “outside the box” because they are afraid of criticism or ridicule – which relates back to the EGO issue. In this book I break down the reason most people are followers. This “Follower Mentality” stagnates the education and intelligence of mankind because people are generally afraid to take their endeavors more one step further then their peers. The third basic problem is “The Truth.” The popular phrase now is: “Keeping it Real.” Some people want to sugar coat the truth, spin the truth, manipulate the truth, suppress the truth, or live in denial of the truth. The truth manipulated in any form or fashion is no longer the truth. “A persons sanity is directly proportionate to their ability to accept and comprehend the truth.” There’s a saying “What goes on in the dark, will come out into the light.” The truth and reality will confront you sooner or later, weather in public or in private. The manner in which you deal with that confrontation is the measure of your sanity. There are people who live beyond their means to impress others or maybe they are living in denial. How do they cope with nagging creditors, repossessions and foreclosures? This too relates back to the basic problem # 1 EGO. Your self esteem/self-worth should not be based on how you compare and compete with others, it should not be based on your material possessions, it should not be based on “The Follower’s” definition of beauty. In this book I tell you the true and real basis of one self esteem.
CHAPTER 2: Basic Black and White: Don’t just Tolerate Me, Understand Me.
“People fear what they don’t understand and people hate what they fear.” To me the word Tolerance implies a certain degree of impatience. Like deep down inside I honestly dislike you, but I will use my restraint, discipline and maturity to cover up my true feelings so we can painstakingly get through this co-existence.
If people fear what they don’t understand and they hate what they fear then don’t just tolerate me; understand me. Racism comes from EGO. Some people have the need to degrade others to make themselves feel better. It may not be time permitting or the situation may not be conducive to familiarize yourself with someone else’s heritage or culture. But it is obvious there are differences. The ego wants to compare and compete. The ego wants to rank everything as either good or bad, or better or worse, hoping they are the better and thus giving them an ego boost. There are good and bad in every race. There are the highly intelligent in every race and there are the extremely stupid in every race. You should deal with each person on an individual basis, approaching your first encounter with an open mind. In this book we review what happened back in the 16th century when European explorers first ventured to the continent of Africa and the differences between the two cultures at that time, to get to the root of the problem. CHAPTER 3: “Ain’t that the Nig**Call’en the Nig** a Nig**: Is Hip Hop Really Art? What is the message in the majority of Hip Hop: bragging, showing off, degrading others, sex, violence. Yes, every art form has an appropriate time and place. The intentions were in the right place when the started putting the warning labels in cd’s, but they didn’t accomplish all that was intended. Parents should sensor and control what their children are exposed to. But some exposure will happen beyond the parent’s control. Among the many things I list in the book for parents to explain and teach their children to put some of the vile, dirty, and degrading things into proper perspective for their young minds Parents should explain to their children that rappers have every right to express themselves through the art of rapping. Further explain that there is a bigger picture surrounding this art … and that is REAL LIFE. Explain to your sons they should not use, abuse, and degrade females - just because you heard someone BOLDLY do it in a song - It does not translate well into real life. {Chris Brown} Explain to your daughters that if they base their self-esteem on the right thing, they won’t need to sell their soul, sell their self- respect, perform degrading and demeaning acts to get a man’s attention and affection. People who are mature, secure, and self-assured don’t have a need to degrade others to make themselves feel better. People with real substance and talent do not need to brag, boast, show off, or draw attention to themselves. It will be obvious to other people with real substance and real talent. Game recognizes game. Radio stations, music video stations, and DJs do have a choice. But FOLLOWERS follow the crowd and follow the money. CHAPTER 4: QUESTION 5: Why did you choose Self-Publishing? Well, sense neither my education nor experience is in writing, communications or journalism nor do I have formal education on the subject matter, I determined it would be next to impossible to get an agent or a major publisher to publish my book. I’m hoping that this and other opportunities I’ve accessed will snowball into wider exposure. I have learned that I do enjoy writing and as a hobby I have written some poetry and short stories. In my family there are interesting stories about an Ex-Slave ancestor who ran a juke joint/casino and was a major bootlegger. So, I’m planning to do some confirming research and write about that.
QUESTION 6: Tell me about your Publisher and the process?
I shopped around and found a company called Xlibris. They offer: editing, printing, cover design, distribution with amazon, barns & nobles, and borders, and a website, posters, book-marks, business cards. Of course, every item has a price. But I found them reasonable and they do offer a payment plan. What distinguishes them from other quote “Self-Publishers” is that the writer maintains ownership of their copyright. And I don’t have to ask permission to take advantage of outside publicity opportunities.
QUESTION 7: What do you want people to get out of your book?
If you have your self-worth, self-esteem, your EGO based on the right thing, you will be a much happier, fulfilled person. In this book I tell you what is the true real basis of self-worth. Its not how you compare & compete or how you stack up against others, its not your material possessions, its not your good looks. Because all these things can be taken from you. But the true measure of self worth can not be taken from you. Another major point is: Use your brain. Many schools of thought believe that most humans only use 5 to 10% of their brain’s capability during a lifetime. You were given a Billion dollar brain, why are you only using $50K of it. Why aren’t you pushing yourself to your full potential? This leads to the third major point: Stop being a follower. Most people only aspire for mediocre lives because that’s what they see their family and peers do. They get swayed by peer pressure or let the crabs in the barrow pull them down. And last but not least: The Truth. A persons sanity is directly proportionate to their ability to accept and comprehend the truth. Stop sugarcoating the truth. Stop spinning or manipulating the truth. The truth will confront you sooner or later, in public or in private. What goes on in the dark will come out into the light. A persons sanity is directly proportionate to their ability to accept the truth. Click on Book Cover to Purchase Book
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