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How in the world did fear ever become so popular, especially when it never should have existed in the first place? Why were we put here to do what we want, if we end up being too afraid to do it? In DON'T BE AFRAID OF HEAVEN, 13-year old Miguel Estes feels that being "scared to death," and having "the life scared out of me," are no longer just tired, old expressions.they've become part of a world-wide epidemic. Now rid of the fears that once paralyzed him, Miguel decides to help others eliminate theirs; he founds F.A.A.T. (Fear Ain't All That), an after-school group with his eccentric but wise Aunt Shirley. In its first meeting Miguel befriends Samantha, a girl diagnosed as having an exotic variety of phobias, fears, and anxieties. With a fierce determination, Miguel helps Samantha rid her life of one debilitating fear after another. Together, Miguel and Samantha learn much about life, fear, and death. Revelations from Aunt Shirley, and recurrent dreams of his brother Jorge (who already lives in heaven), also remind Miguel that "heaven is a far better place than here. It's nothing to be afraid of; it's the perfect place to be.everything about it is perfect." After undergoing a radical transformation, a stronger-than-ever-before Samantha, grows to be ill. As her condition worsens, Aunt Shirley informs Miguel that the greatest lesson he can possibly share with his dear friend is to help her be unafraid of going to heaven. Of course he's uncertain about accepting this task. But, paradoxically, it ends up being Samantha who teaches Miguel. Prior to leaving, Samantha feels only joy, excitement, and relief about her upcoming journey; Miguel, due to Samantha's experience, becomes unafraid of his own mortality. Samantha, now completely fearless, moves on; although left behind, Miguel celebrates Samantha's life as well as her death. DON'T BE AFRAID OF HEAVEN is the sequel to FEAR AIN'T ALL THAT, two multicultural fear-eliminating novels for teens. AUTHOR INFO: Born in Oakland, California, Clint Adams, now lives in Viareggio, Italy. Having authored numerous academic publications while at the Washington Post and McGraw-Hill, Clint now actively markets his two fear-eliminating novels for teens, FEAR AIN'T ALL THAT and its sequel, DON'T BE AFRAID OF HEAVEN. Before writing, Clint was a professional actor with over 100 credits in TV, film, and theatre. Clint earned a bachelor's degree in drama from the University of California at Berkeley, and his master's in marketing from San Francisco's Golden Gate University.
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark explores the interconnectedness of fear, oppression, and sin within contemporary society. This collection of daily scripture meditations skillfully guides readers toward a transformative understanding of fear as the foundational force behind our society’s challenges. Each meditation highlights the dance between fear and power, exposing anxiety’s role in controlling marginalized groups, reinforcing unjust systems, and fueling division. By uncovering both the root causes and the manifestations of fear, readers can embark on a journey of self-reflection and societal examination. In the context of relationships, money, politics, and race, the author unearths underlying fear-driven narratives that have shaped societal norms and structures and brings a redemptive perspective to humanity’s propensity to harm each other. Readers are encouraged to confront their fears and biases, ultimately forging a path toward personal and collective liberation. Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark doesn’t merely dissect the problem of fear—readers are provided with actionable insights and scriptural contemplations, inviting them to engage in courageous conversations, challenge societal norms, and take proactive steps toward a more compassionate and just world.
Over the last decade, Europe and most advanced economies experienced a decline in productivity, leading to political unrest and rising uncertainty about the future. A new production revolution, enabled in part by artificial intelligence (AI), is now emerging, bringing a new wave of technologies, but there are widespread fears that these changes also will bring a big rise in unemployment as machines replace human beings in big numbers. History tells us that we should not be afraid of industrial change. AI will take over some tasks, but this will not happen all of a sudden and there will be plenty of work left for humans. Restricting or slowing down new technology will not help the world economy. Instead, nations need to help people adjust to more technically advanced jobs, while education should focus more on "21st century skills" such as teamwork and critical thinking. These are our next real challenges. This is the second essay in the Big Ideas series created by the European Investment Bank.
This book is a collection of poems and short stories I’ve done throughout the years. I always wanted to publish a lengthy novel, or some type of an inspirational piece. Alas, this is what I have to share with you. There’s a good mix – love, sadness, demons, etc. Unfortunately though, most of these are on the dark side. I don’t know why. Maybe this is what the Universe wanted me to share with all of you. However, I do know that you can’t know happiness without knowing sadness. So, it’s all relevant in this wonderful and chaotic world we live in. This is also a kind of releasing for me too. So, I hope you enjoy the read!