Author: Berdj Kenadjian

ISBN: 1-933538-24-4

Berdj Kenadjian, Ph.D., former IRS chief economist and U.S. Army veteran writes, "If society would cease to tolerate misuse of power and money, there would be no more cause for war or excuse for poverty."  And "instead of measuring values in terms of dollars only, he would measure them in afers ("appreciation for effective rendered services"), or volunteer favors." The system would mean "citizen participation and self-determination, instead of dominance by government or economic wealth - ideals upon which this country was built."

Dr. Kenadjian believes that "to keep the spirit of liberty alive in the new social system, each citizen will be given a rightful voice in all affairs of state. Only in this way can humanity enter into a new era of world peace and international prosperity."

In the first chapter, Kenadjian asks, "Can a godless world survive?" He writes that over the course of history, many have tried all types of ways to "attain a better world." The results have been "disappointing," but Kendajian suggests we use knowledge from all sources -- writers, philosophers, scientists, artists, experts, and heavenly wisdom in celestial revelations. It may seem strange if one is a material person, but Kendajian claims, "those who are spiritually aware will understand that if God, angels and other spiritual entities can help people as individuals, their help can also be enlisted in solving our economic, social and political problems." But are we to question God -- His decisions or existence? Aren't we taught to accept doctrines? And when the teachings can't be readily explained, aren’t we are told to accept on faith. Then how are we to understand the spiritual world enough to see how it can help solve the worldly problems? And what are the worldly problems and who is responsible?

Kenadjian was asked, "Who do you think caused all the major wars, financial crises, depressions, revolutions and social crisis of our times?"  And, "Suppose none of the true causes of social turmoil are ever mentioned in the book or newspapers that people read?" Kendajian responds, "Somebody is bound to mention them." The man who asked the original question asks, " Sure, there are always some brave souls who dare to tell the truth, but how far do they get?" Where was this all going?

Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister of Great Britain under Queen Victoria, in his novel (Coningsby), that was inspired by true events, "The world is governed by personages far different than the ones imagines by those who are not behind the scenes." The editor of The New York Times says in 1914, "There is no such thing as an independent press in America, if we except of little country towns. You know this and I know it. Not a man among you dares to utter his honest opinion, Were you to utter it, you know beforehand that it would never appear in print..."

"We are the tools and the vassals of the rich behind the scenes. We are marionettes."

"I know there is a conspiracy to take over the world. It is ruining America right now and hardly anyone is noticing it. Communism would have gotten nowhere without the help of international financiers who are supposed to be their natural and mortal enemies."

This novel doesn't just point out what the problems are and who is responsible. It offers a way to turn worldly “disappointments, frustrations, and painful issues” into “inner calm, serene contentment, grateful recognition, better health, and happiness.” If we eliminate the causes of war (misuse of money and power), only then may we attain world peace and international prosperity.

I found this work powerful, deep and right on target.

The above review was contributed by: Sue Vogan, Writer & Author of NCO-No Compassion Observed: To read more of Sue's reviews Click Here