Review
Who is Greg Ware and why have we not heard about him before? Perhaps this is his debut and if so heads up, fellow readers, because here is an adventuresome writer who deals spectacularly well with quasi-science fiction in a manner few have attempted. JUST LOVE EVERYBODY is a book of possibilities, a story that challenges us to first sit back and relax and enjoy his creation as a story, and second to engage the brain and realize that this is the aperitif to a banquet of possibilities - some suggested answers to questions we all have during stargazing hours, some twists and turns of imaginary (or are they?) situations we may not comprehend at first, and in the end leaves us with the urge to hug someone - or somebodies.
What sets Greg apart (or rather one of the things that makes him unique) is his admixture of reality as we know and live in it right now, some reminders of where we have been, and some fine ideas of where we could be headed. He starts his story with a credible couple having supper on the beach, lets us get to know them, allows the entry of some sexy innuendoes, and then sets the scene for something up in the stratosphere and an incident that triggers one of the finest rides through the land of possibilities written to date.
Starting his story in the year 2031 (thirty years after 911) we encounter the following - 'Jake Love is a revered obstetrician who by happenstance or design is given the opportunity of a lifetime. The chance to spend the day with anyone from the annals of history. Which renowned philosopher, monarch, or religious icon can withstand a dose of scientific inquiry from the future? Jake's choice is one that raises the bar to unimaginable heights, as he dares to question the unquestionable. This forbidden fruit must be bitten and the only challenge is... Will he live to tell about it?' And that is as much as any reader new to this book should know as the book itself is a journey well worth taking.
Few writers can balance the 'now' with the immense possibilities of 'future' or what may just be a step closer to reality than we realize as well as Greg Ware. For your entertainment, but more important, for your soul, read this wonderful book. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, March 16
From the Author
FOREWORD BY R. STEVEN LEWISThe biggest question confronting humans since the beginning of time is, "Why are we here?" For answers, many look to religion, while others seek scientific explanations. In his own search for meaning, our protagonist, Jake Love proclaims, "I want to follow the beacon of truth, wherever it may lead." Author Greg Ware produces a creative tension by juxtaposing parallel realities that compel the reader to turn the pages as rapidly as possible, with the hope of discovering "the answer."
Ware places people in situations that force the collision of disparate narratives, inducing the reader to entertain plausible alternatives to commonly held opinions. As mortals interpret events that defy conventional explanation, belief systems are formed that, when reinforced by "leaders," cause groups to unify. Accordingly, some organizations are likely the product of man's inability to comprehend or explain such phenomenon; however, an essential, foundational element of dogma requires a literal leap of faith to ascribe the unexplained to divine intervention.
Cognitive dissonance is defined as the psychological conflict resulting from simultaneously holding incompatible beliefs and attitudes. In most religions, historically, miracles were commonplace. Ware introduces the possibility that forces beyond our comprehension - forces that defy our earthly understanding - may be just as credible. He manages to infuse a "human interest and a semblance of truth" into a fantastic tale, thus enabling the reader to suspend judgment and enthusiastically enter another realm. Just Love Everybody takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions, including anxiety, hope, curiosity, and expectation. And just when you think the ending is headed in the direction of a fairy tale, well, let's just say - Ware throws a curve ball that you will have to read to believe.
About the Author
Greg Ware has been an educator in California's San Gabriel Valley for the last 18 years. He has a Master's Degree in Education from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. In addition to nurturing young minds, Greg is an accomplished musician and producer with a Billboard Top - Forty hit to his credit, along with over twenty songs featured on television. His ability to pen humorous and quirky songs opened the door to writing comedy. Yet writing lyrics and jokes only satisfied a fraction of his evolving fascination with the divine purpose of humanity.
Greg was trapped inside his mother's womb with company, as he's an identical twin. Growing up as one-half of the twin-whole gave him an empathetic perspective on the virtues of sharing. This son of a Pentecostal minister and Wapoo Indian was blessed with an abundance of intellectual curiosity. Greg matured into a concerned citizen of the planet who refuses to sit idly by and watch the earth implode because of the hubris of religious fanaticism. The spirits of his forefathers were awakened and judiciously distilled their guidance in his quest to write a book that could alter the trajectory of mankind. Just Love Everybody is that book, as it was just named a Gold Medal Winner for 2017 by Readers Favorite. Greg amplifies the experience by providing a soundtrack to his opus that is also available on Amazon. The novel is not about music, yet the songs are integral to the plot. He is one of the few authors talented enough to write and produce such a diverse soundtrack, that also showcases his melodious guitar style.
Greg also unveils his incredible empathetic heart, along with a deviant sensual side in his new book Poetic Therapy. There's something for everybody in this humorous look at humanity and all its foibles. Seventy poems that together will leave you speechless, as you reflect on the diversity of subject matter.
He can be contacted at JustLoveEverybody.com and watched on the Greg Ware Channel on YouTube.
