Raising the Bar in Reading and Writing

I have been reading and writing all of my life.  My first job was with the Marcellus Public Library at the age of 14 and, while I was not a particularly strong high school student, I eventually came to score 99% on my English Regents Multiple Choice Exam. I wanted to be an English teacher, but in the late 1970's the field was full to capacity and my guidance counselor pushed me in another direction. My career path ultimately took me into Social Work... but reading, writing and teaching continued to be my passion. 


Over time I became a better reader and then I naturally because a better writer too. By the time I was reading the great philosophers, my writing had improved in tandem, along with my reading skills and comprehension. I learned to thrive on learning things I never knew before and validate the things I knew that had never been put into words for me before. I found myself seeking books that contained great knowledge, truth and perspective. I entered a pathway of growth that has no end. 

Now as I move forward with the writing of more books, I strive to always create the kind of books I want to read. Books with lessons scattered throughout and the ability to change the reader's perspective by its end, if not sooner. It is exciting for me to learn that many of the readers of my book, "Jack McAfghan: Reflections on Life with my Master" have highlighted, taken notes and read and re-read the book to discover the pearls of knowledge they may have missed the first time they read it. 

Life is all about love.  Life is designed to teach us to love and be loved.  Sometimes we learn what we need to learn from our experiences with other people, relationships with our pets and our connection with nature. Sometimes we learn what we need to grow from the pages of a really good book.  Life is the School Love is the Lesson.