Fifteen Ways To Get Where You Are Going

A slap on the wrist unlike any other. In John Ashton's "Fifteen Ways," we are confronted with the possibility that man just isn't quite right in the head. He takes us back to the most traditional values in aesthetics to teach us that not only have we lost our way but we have lost ourselves in the process. John Ashton is known primarily for confrontive fiction and nonfiction verse, on a par with some of the greatest writers of our time. He additionally brings to the table an element of originality because no one has ever written like this, including himself sometimes. It is a treat to see such artistry in action, especially when you yourself are the target of his essay. "Fifteen Ways to Get Where You Are Going," is mostly about how man can find his way through life without making any mistakes. And most importantly, without losing his original purpose for being. If Ashton is an existentialist, it is primarily because he cannot see the reason for existence outside of common values and simple reasons for living. He may even present a paradox of existential thinking because he continually brings together concepts not unforgotten in the residential psyche and often lost in modern society. To better understand what I mean by paradox, ask yourself why you are reading this description rather than reading his book. That is the answer to your question: What are you waiting for and why are you here, existing in a life of meaningless equations and frothing at the mouth over something you no longer need reminding about but more importantly need your head examined by Ashton himself. Welcome to brevity and genius in repose. - Rodaian Press