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I HURT, THEREFORE I AM - Fillyosofies Of An Old Time Cowboy

I HURT, THEREFORE I AM, Fillyosofies Of An Old Time Cowboy brings together a lifetime of observant experience to provide cowboyisms for a better way of life for anyone who has the courage to change their attitude about living in a world of consumerism, brutal competition, and the racing of the rats. As in other books by Jon Garate, you will find this to be pleasant, humorous reading, as well as life changing if you are ready to have a more relaxed, peaceful life.

Back in the early 1600s, Rene’ Descartes, the father of modern philosophy was struggling with the meaning of life, and wondered even about his own existence. He finally resolved that he really did exist. His proof was stated, "I think, therefore I am". Too bad for him there weren’t any old time cowboys around or they could have saved him all that painfully emotional soul searching. Very early in the life of a cowboy, as he picks himself up out of a pile of rocks after being bucked off his horse, he knows for absolute certain of his existence. I HURT, THEREFORE I AM.

Who would ever believe that growing up as a wild cowboy in the Old West would nurture the developing mind of a self-made philosopher? Garate, drawing from hard experience literally out of the dirt of mother earth, presents philosophies (fillyosofies of an old time cowboy) on many subjects including self-reliance; work and work-ethics; science and education; family relationships; and more. This work is thought provoking, humorous, and ingenious. He adds an interesting touch integrating imaginative descriptions using parables (parababbles).

Between the covers of this wonderful book, a reader can harvest-in-full, or glean nuggets piece-meal, feasting on the thoughts and ideas presented throughout this work of art.

I HURT, THEREFORE I AM is a wonderful book that motivates the reader to become more dedicated in preserving sound morals and time-tested values from a pioneer era upbringing.