Author : Robert L. Courtney
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1412031370
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (12 download)
Book Synopsis Folkhaven by : Robert L. Courtney
Download or read book Folkhaven written by Robert L. Courtney and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folkhaven is a novel which details the challenges faced by Charles Thorsson and his family. It tells of their heroic responses to those negative situations through the creation of the Folkhaven community, an organization partially disengaged from the mainstream. Folkhaven looks with veneration to the traditional aspects of extended families, clans and tribes, yet incorporates modern technological and scientific advances as tools to create a pleasant life and secure future for its members. The Thorssans also utilize a set of powerful, cohesive values including strength, courage, reality, vigor, enjoyment of life, a love of freedom, kinship, cooperation and great respect for both their ancestors and descendants. Additionally, assistance from the deities of their ancestors and Charles psychic abilities provides extremely useful insights into the future which enhances the success of their endeavors. Folkhaven is a fictional story designed to introduce a concept of intentional community building as a means of improving the lives of individuals who find contemporary societal trends undesirable. It discusses the roles of family, economic justice, personal growth, society and values. The story is rich in action, parapsychology, spirituality and insights into the future. Its heroes demonstrate how we should deal with pernicious social trends.