No government compulsion or indoctrination on medical issues.
No involuntary psychiatric treatment. Abolishment of electroshock "therapy."
No microchip implants in humans.
Avoidance of all drugs except for serious illness.
Recognition of the potential power of the human mind to maintain health and facilitate self-healing.
Ackowledgement of so-called "paranormal" human abilities such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis.
The right to natural death, neither prolonged nor hastened, in old age.
"Formerly, people rushed to embrace totalitarian states. Now they rush to embrace the therapeutic state. When they discover that the therapeutic state is about tyranny, not therapy, it will be too late."
--Thomas Szasz, Pharmacracy, 2001
"Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive."
--C.S. Lewis, God in the Dock, 1970
Books
A few of the many authors of relevant nonfiction about medical issues or psi: Peter R. Breggin, Thomas Szasz, Robert M. Sapolsky, Henry Dreher, Blair Justice, Dean Radin, Chris Carter, Richard S. Broughton, Charles T. Tart, Paul H. Smith, Lynne McTaggart.
About me:
New! Stewards of the Flame has won an Independent Publishers Book Award (IPPY) bronze medal in the Visionary Fiction category.
"A taut, well-paced science fiction work . . . that transcends the genre's traditional subdivisions and leads us into a world as relevant as today but as enthralling as tomorrow."
—Paul H. Smith, author of Reading the Enemy’s Mind:
Inside Star Gate—America’s Psychic Espionage Program
"A brave book . . . it can’t be faulted for challenging our comfort zone, when after all, that is one sure measure of worthwhile fiction.”
--Carlos Aranaga, ScifiDimensions
"A brilliant twist on dystopianism. . . . Builds just the right amount of tension, and shows the stark reality of benevolent tyranny."
--Anders Monsen, Prometheus
Stewards of the Flame
is now available!
A new science fiction novel by
Sylvia Engdahl
If you oppose government interference with freedom of choice, if you question the dominant medical and/or psychiatric philosophy of today's society, or if you're interested in the untapped "paranormal" powers of the individual human mind, you'll like this novel.
Click on the book cover for details, sample chapters, book club discussion questions, and an order form for signed copies. (Unsigned copies are now in stock at Amazon.com.) New! An ebook edition is now available at Mobipocket.com
(Please note: Unlike Engdahl's award-winning
Enchantress from the Stars and other previous novels, this one is for adults only. It is not appropriate for YA readers.)
I can’t take back what I’ve done in the past Nor can I retaliate on all that’s been done to me, At best I can learn from experiences I’ve had Shake the chains of regret and be free,
The future has its own set of tests and trials So why dwell upon yesterdays woes, My road only changes if I’m willing to change it The door of opportunity is never closed.
I must free up my psychological arms To make space for better things to come I should dispose of the junk from the past And seek the source where all natural treasures come from.
We are the wardens of the prison in our minds Condemned by guilt, regret and sorrow, But I stay at peace, when I learn to release- Yesterday, and appreciate the hope of tomorrow!
Thank you for the friendship. As you can see, I am a writer promoting my work on myspace. I have a fiction blog where I post short stories as a way of staying in touch with fans and to give potential new readers a chance to gauge my work. It would be very cool if you'd check it out.
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<br />Thanks again,
<br />Mark
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thanks for the add! as a unpublished speculative literature writer, i hope some of your fans and friends take the time to check out my page, where i have samples of my writing in my blog, and what ive written in my fantasy novel so far for download
Sylvia, Stewards of the Flame is an excellent novel, thought provoking and suspenseful. I can hardly wait to find out what happens next in the sequel. Wishing you the best....Jen
Sylvia! Wishing you interesting dreams, continued creativity and great adventure on the journey ahead. Thx for the friend request! Natasha Mostert, author of Season of the Witch
Thanks for the add! Your support is MUCH appreciated! Together we can create a safe, sane, drug free planet through the power of truth and knowledge! I will most definitely be purchasing a copy of "Stewards of the Flame"! I hope you have nothing but the best success with this novel! I hope you have a spectacular day!
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