Pasted on the title page of a dozen-to-15 books, for my birthday that year, I bought & sent copies of the book out to others,... "Beyond Civilization" "I am doing something different for my birthday this year. Often I am asked what it is I do. This book answers that question to some extent. Beyond Civilization gives some voice to the vision I have, of what I am working for and towards, and I how I spend my energy. I am sending this book to you to let you know something about me and what I'm doing but also because it's simply a good, interesting & important read. There is a catch,... This book is sent along with an address. I ask that you read the book and then send it to the address I've enclosed along with a name and address of someone you think might like to read it too. Please include those suggestions so the text will continue to travel for more to enjoy. Your birthday gift to me, then, is to read this book, suggest someone whom you want to read it, cover the postage to send the book on and then to actually send it on. Lastly, you may have noticed that I wrote my name & location on the inside cover. This is not to designate ownership. This is simply to act as a log, of sorts, as to where the book has traveled. If you like the book after reading it, please buy a copy! Be sure to send this one on. Oh,...and be sure to read Ishmael, The Story of B, My Ishmael, and Providence if you find the ideas here of interest. Thanks and happy birthday! -Ramey" I have handwritten, at the bottom of the page & continued along & up along the side margin,... "*Please remember to support your local & independent bookstore! If you can't think of someone to send the book to, please request that it be donated to the local public library."
