Starting My Book

I have mentioned a couple of times that I plan on writing a book. I has taken a while but finally talked myself into beginning that project this week. To be clear, I have made the determination but have yet to set the first word down.

This has been a thought in my mind for quite some time. Of course, any author must come to terms with the question of whether they have something to say which people want to hear. Over time, I have reached the conclusion that my observations hold enough validity to reach that bar. I think I express things in a way that is different enough to gain some traction.

I’m not expecting to write anything that will be a best seller. I may be lucky if more than 100 people ever read my book. Still, it’s worth a shot. In the long run, I’m less concerned with the popularity than with sparking debate, inciting thoughts.

I know that I do not have the perceived authority that many authors or public personnas do. I am not in elected office. Not as eloquent as some of my idols such as Chris Hedges or Noam Chomsky. I hold no advanced degrees in philosophy, economics or sociology. However, at this point in time, I consider such degrees to often be nothing but certificate of indoctrination. However, we are living in times when millions have come to question the voices of popular authority because they display agendas which have done great harm. My own point is often to examine such agendas and show them for what they are.