The novel is an informative and educational story about one man's late-in-life spiritual and transitional journey. The protagonist, Adam Gardner (a lapsed Jew) transitions from a serene life in his isolated haven to becoming a heroic recognized world figure. After a chance meeting with Bill Robinson, a younger African-American (who is also an observant Jew), the two men become best of friends and resolve to work together to combat discrimination. With the input and advice of Professor Wolfgang Liebermann, a prominent professor of psychology at Columbia University, they create Eden, a bucolic center in rural Maine, where men and women can attend programs that enlighten them about the origins of prejudice and its pernicious nature, and discover ways to mitigate discrimination. Bill teaches Adam many life lessons learned from his past experience, and Wolfgang teaches both Adam and Bill the basis of prejudice and bigotry.Adam's story progresses from naivete, through despair, then to a personal resolve to achieve more meaning and value in his life. Trying to battle depression and resolve family disputes, Adam looks for ways to achieve more purpose in his life as he ages. In the process of building the new Eden, family and emotional conflicts are resolved; Adam finds new spirituality and meaning in life. Along the way, Adam finds strength, inspiration, insight, and encouragement from nature - particularly a waterfall near his home - a place which his father had frequently taken him as a boy to teach him about the world and nature's wonders. The waterfall speaks to him and becomes a fulcrum in his journey.The intent of this novel is to have the reader reexamine his or her own attitudes regarding gender, minority status, the environment, police behavior, religion, the manipulation of prejudice in politics and much, much more.Adam's personal story advances from innocence and naiveté, to cultural awareness, action and determination, success and resolution, and finally to satisfaction and accomplishment. The story is uplifting, hopeful, spiritual, and meaningful.
About the Author: Martin Finkelstein is a lifelong student of history, life, biology, and people. He is an innate teacher and storyteller. A Board Certified Internist practicing Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in New York City for decades, he has heard and absorbed the tales and trials of patients coming from all backgrounds.The novel, Adam's Vision and Creation is an informative and educational story about one man's late-in-life spiritual and transitional journey. The protagonist, Adam Gardner refashions his idyllic Eden into a more complex and meaningful environment. His personal story advances from innocence and naiveté, to cultural awareness, action and determination, success and resolution, and finally to satisfaction and accomplishment. With his two adult and aging associates, they each find greater purpose, life-fulfillment, spirituality, and social acceptance as they attempt to improve society and combat discrimination.Included in the story are important life's lessons in understanding prejudice, successful aging, overcoming social inadequacies, and protecting the environment, stressing the values of tolerance, respect, and understanding which are promoted through education, learning, and social interactions. Written with warmth and insight, this timely novel deals with important current issues of discrimination and violence, particularly against blacks, Jews, women, members of the LBGT community, refugees, Muslims, school bullying, and protecting our environment.