Editorial Reviews of Tibet: Lamplight Unto a Darkened World, the American Delusion, A Parody of Life
Book Description: "Tibet:Lamplight Unto a Darkened World, the American Delusion, A Parody of LIfe" (Book I: Kathmandu Karma & Book II: Messenger of the Gods)
Three intertwined story lines weave a rich tapestry of life in America ….in a stunning novel of unvarnished truth.
Heralded as the landmark novel of our times, it is a factually accurate work of “historical fiction,” covering the 1970’s to the present day.
How can the Dalai Lama, and Tibetan Buddhists live fulfilling and happy lives in the face of brutal cultural and societal genocide? This, the author uncovers, as he illustrates skillfully and subtly, the parallels in American life.
This cautionary tale gallops through international intrigue that would make La Carre proud.
This novel chronicles the adventures of a modern-day Siddhartha; through “Prince” of Corporate America, to the “Truth” of Universities, the “whoring” of Circuit Party & Drug scenes, and ultimately to an enlightened and happy state. A posit for post-modern America , providing a road map for young and old; to successfully navigate a seemingly complicated world, through a clear & transparent life. A novel with a heart; and, a parable without sappy sentimentalism or religious undertones.
“ Tibet : Lamplight Unto a Darkened World….The American Delusion, a Parody of Life. BOOK I: Kathmandu Karma” begins the protagonist’s life journey from beginning to the doorstep of the “Roof of the World;” Lhasa, Tibet . “ Tibet : Lamplight Unto a Darkened World….The American Delusion, a Parody of Life. BOOK II: Messenger of the Gods” completes his journey through dawning awareness of the true reality of our world, to the floor of the United Nations.
Who are the puppets, and who holds their strings? The reader winds through surprising twists, as the writer navigates through the maze of our modern world…..increasing the reader’s knowledge in the process.
About the Author
Graduating from one of the most prestigious Business schools in the country, Univ. of Michigan; Mr. Mahoney fast tracked a corporate career in the world’s largest consumer products company, Clorox/P&G/Henkel, learning marketing from the masters. Then, he went on to International business at Krupp Polysius. Subsequently, he became an entrepreneur with startling wins and losses. Turning to education, he spent eight years at the Georgia Institute of Technology, ending with his design and construction of their Fundraising database/systems, participation at the 1996 Olympic Games, & 6 yrs work on a PhD in Computer Science. After disillusioning experiences at Delta Airlines, he traveled extensively around the world….the highlight being a cycling trip through rural Tibet, Everest base camp, and an extended Trek through the Annapurna Mountains.
His books draw upon his distillation of multivariate experiences, and arduous research; covering over half a century of America ’s most tumultuous years of unbridled growth; and the costs/affects of that greed fest....along with solutions.
*********************Information on the Books**********
“ Tibet : Lamplight Unto a Darkened World….The American Delusion, a Parody of Life. BOOK I: Kathmandu Karma”
http://www.amazon.com/Tibet-Lamplight-Unto-Darkened-World/dp/1439200661
Begins the protagonist's life journey;from beginning, to the doorstep of the "Roof of the World," Lhasa, Tibet.
“ Tibet: Lamplight Unto a Darkened World….The American Delusion, a Parody of Life.
BOOK II: Messenger of the Gods”
http://www.amazon.com/Tibet-Lamplight-Unto-Darkened-World/dp/1439202508
Completes his journey; through dawning awareness of the true reality of our world, to the floor of the United Nations.
****A short sample, of the author's work