Bøger af Charles Huhtanen

This is a book about famous historical figures who changed their minds about political or religious processes in effect at the time and thereby caused very important worldwide transformations in countries and cultures. It also includes several examples of disastrous social consequences arising from failure to change course.

Essays based on the life experiences of a research microbiologist; including views on religion, politics and modern publishing

Some of the most important events of history have been wrought by important contemporary figures who realized that their concept of right and wrong had changed. Bravely, even knowing that they were fighting uphill battles, they soldiered on and altered their mindsets for the benefit of their fellow citizens. Some were statesmen: Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Michael Gorbachev, Joe Lieberman, Senator Byrd. Some were religious figures: Constantine the Great, Martin Luther, Mahatma Gandhi. Some were United States Supreme Court Justices: Earl Warner and John Glover Roberts One, Benedict Arnold, became a traitor to his country. Another, Nelson Mandela, was a revolutionary who gained great power in his country but refused to accept the title of dictator or king. Some important figures of history stubbornly refused to change their thinking, even knowing the dire consequences of maintaining present strategies: Adolf Hitler and Napoleon were crushed by Russian forces and winters that destroyed their own armies.

The author spent 41 years as a scientist in the field of microbiology publishing a number of peer reviewed research papers; after retiring he wrote a series of essays based on his life experiences and thoughts. Ruminations is a combinations of three books: The first covers the experiences of the author during the Great Depression from March 30, 1927, the birth date of the author, to 1943. This was the pivotal period that developed a person's character and world view; it was a time of great hardship and travail. The second book covers essays depicting thoughts and adventures of the author during the next 5 decades. This book includes the author's views of religious dogma and politics. The third book is about the transition from traditional publishing to the electronic digital book; thus was born the "Indie" publisher who no longer had an established publishing company to buy and sell his prose.