Dawn of the Transcendence

By D. Mikels

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0533139759
• ISBN13: 9780533139750
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Vantage Pr
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Intriguing, enlightening journey with a surprise twist

I picked up this book not quiet knowing what to expect, except that it was highly recommended to me by a friend. I soon found myself unable to put it down, being immediately absorbed into the young protagonist's life. At first, I thought this book would not be my cup of tea, so to speak. Boy, was I wrong! We start with an introduction into the life of a nineteen year old young man, struggling with his thoughts of the future, his parents, girls, his lot in life, and how he is going to fit into his own life. His father's thoughts seem to dominate his musings, and he struggles with himself in the dawning realization that his father just may be right.He has no direction, and questions his own actions and morality in the light of the path his friends have followed. Then something truly amazing happens to him, something so surreal and fantastic that he finds himself both frightened and awed by it. Introduced now is Theodore, a strange little man who leads our protagonist on an amazing journey. Theodore tries to show the youth a new and different perspective of life, and in the process the youth finds a fresh attitude towards both himself, and his parents, and the life he once led.In the midst of all the bizarre and odd things happening to him, and Theodore's eccentric tirades that perplexingly match his father's opinions, the youth discovers that sometimes where you are at in life, both in the physical and metaphysical realms, can be the most pleasing moment in time even if you cannot see it then.This is an amazingly well written book by a first time author, and whether you agree with the political aspects that arise in the storyline or not, you will not walk away untouched by the changes in the youth's life, nor the changes in his physical and mental worlds. You find yourself asking....what if it were me?Pick this one up, it's a short, fast read that I found highly intriguing and pleasurable. Enjoy!

The twilight zone of reality.

Have you ever been in the twilight zone of reality? When you are not sure if this is really happening or you are dreaming? When you wake up in a cold sweat just to find yourself in the middle of a nightmare? The nightmare where no one cares and you care of no one. The world where you don't fit and you don't want to fit in it anyway? This is the world which Mr. D. Mikels opens to us thru the eyes of a teenage boy in the nowhere town. Little New Mexico town where people ether half asleep or half awake. He finds himself a new world, the world of his own reality and the more he believes in it, the more real this world becomes for him.Excellent and very original debut novel by a new and very talented author. His stile and originality reminded me the early films by Louis Bunuel. Can't wait for the next book by D. Mikels!<BR

One young man's search for Truth

"Dawn of the Transcendence" tells the story of a teenager on the brink of manhood, searching for acceptance, love, meaning - answers to all of his questions about life.The Youth lives (he would say "exists") in a small town in New Mexico, and he hates it. He desperately wants a girlfriend, but doesn't know how to go about it. He has started college, but finds it boring. He doesn't feel connected to his family, peers, or God; in fact, he isn't sure how he fits in this world. (He sounds like a lot of nineteen-year-olds, doesn't he?)The boy's fears, frustrations, and longings are examined, and then the story takes him completely out of his familiar surroundings. He finds himself experiencing something others have only dreamed of and, in the end, discovers what his true purpose in life is. You will enjoy this intensely personal book especially if you also are searching for answers, or know someone who is. It may even bring back memories of your own youth, and the ending will surprise you!

Grandfather's Review

Through the youth's encounter with a metaphysical being, Mikels examines man's inhumanity to man and concludes that life, after all, is simple."Quite joy and fulfillment are derived from inherent simplicity. A hug, a smile...a warm kitchen on a cold winter night...laughter, children, holding a baby...a snowcapped mountain, an open plain...a flawless sunset...Simple--- so unbelievable simple."Mikels captures the struggles facing young people in today's upside down environment.As a grandfather, I read the youth's account of his father's political position with great interest. Many times my generation feels that young people just aren't listening. D. Mikels dispels this notion with the deep underlying theme of this novel.Anyone who has ever lived in a small town will enjoy this yarn.Extremely well written, and even though you do not agree with some of the youth's conclusions, you may be required to rethink some of your positions...

Transcending the Ordinary

What a treat! What a rarity! A book for the intelligent reader.You will first be captivated by the youth, the main character of the book, as you see yourself in his disillusionment of his ho-hum existence, wondering, searching for meaning to his life. Here begins the youth's - and the reader's - journey through a metaphysical world that explores the essence of life's meaning. D. Mikels writes with a fluidity, a majestic and modern style, that easily and quickly carries the reader along the turbulent river of the youth's enlightenment. As the youth questions and probes many of life's ambiguities, the reader will, without a doubt, also examine his own beliefs and values. The physical, mental, spiritual, and sexual awakening of the youth leads him to a new "dawn".I can't complete a review of this book before applauding the awesome writing skills of D. Mikels. His style I found reminiscent of the early writings of Stephen King - extremely descriptive, well-paced, exciting, and emotional. You will read this book more than once ( I did!).