Böcker av David Leonard

The manuscript for this book was written over fifty years ago at a meditation center in Sri Lanka. The author, David Leonard (A. Mahinda), a monk at the time, had just completed a strenuous course of meditation. He felt it would be helpful to record the essence of the instructions and experiences embodied in the practice. It has been read and approved by a number of respected teachers and developed meditators. It has been copied in manuscript form hundreds of times over the years and given to meditators prior to undertaking a course of practice. Now, for the first time in over fifty years, it is available for everyone.

First and foremost, I must pay homage to Marimba Ani who I gained insight from concerning the title of her book titled, "Yorugu" which means Pale Fox. One must do their own investigation into the Dogon African religion to understand "The Pale Fox." Many Black men are going to see themselves in many chapters within this novel and some will be in denial, and this is the same for Whites. The two main characters are 100% fictional, however, all mind-states that the main character Dru transforms into are all 100% non-fiction. The mind-states are my own life experiences and testimonies and observations that I received from other Black men. There are many Blacks that will probably be enraged that I took such serious matters that happen daily within the African American population and turned these matters into a mythological story (urban) and I am not surprised nor am I concerned. No one is ever-challenging urban novelists that write deadly literature that does nothing but keep Black men into a circular dimension. This novel is geared to cause a thought disturbance in certain Black males, particularly Black young men, born in 2000 or later to take a clear look at themselves and the world around them.

The Whiskey Bottle Conversation by David Leonard is a history lesson taught through the dialogue between father and son on a snowy weekend. While warmth, compassion, and caring between two men are demonstrating throughout this book, the story line is fascinating as Dick tells of his experiences growing up in small-town America and his adventures as he goes off to fight in World War II. This book is a delight. It allows the reader to see a much different world than the one we know today. Through Dick's stories and his letters home during the war, we are reminded of the important things in life - a sense of family, a sense of country, and a sense of humor. - Carol ErwinThis book was great reading!! Being a World War II vet myself, it took me back to a time when there was more pride and awareness in what a great country we live in. - Ernie ReinkeIt was a pleasure to read this book. It gave us a look at the life of a bright and restless young boy growing up in the North Country of New York State, who as a young man, became an important leader during World War II, when he posted in the U.S. and China. His letters to his family made us feel as though we were right there with him. - Ross D. Jacobs (WWII Vet of the R.C.A.F.)I was mesmerized by the book. I read the greater part in one sitting. - Norinne B. DavidA true bonding of father and son, covering pages in history that could well have been a chapter from Tom Brokaw's "e;The Greatest Generation"e;. As a contemporary of Richard Leonard, I enjoyed re-living many similar events in my own life. - Gerard B. Eagan