On the Way Out
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an example, briefed:
A: You know how I go on about the idea that there might be other earths out there in space and the Creator is up there watching to see what happens.
J: Oh-oh, here he goes again.
A: Well, guess what? There's an article in the Times about a new satellite observatory zeroing in on 400 stars that have similar characteristics to ours.
J: OK, the Lord could have knocked those out in no time.
A: Yeah, but if they have characteristics similar to ours, they could also have characters, similar to ours, roaming around the same way.
J: I suppose that's a possibility.
A: So let's suppose for a minute that those 400 are also inhabited with human beings just like us, and they all started out at the same time with the same natural resources. Get it? Not just a worldly competition, but a universal one.
(leading to)
A: OK, so here you are in the Garden of Gestafus. You're looking around for our version of Eve, so you can get this population thing started.
J: Good move.
A: There are no snakes on Gestafus, and no apple trees, either. Along comesw this knockout woman, and you fall in ove. She doesn't have to tempt you. It's natural that you jump in bed.
J: So far so good.
(etc)
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About the Book
These two old guys talking about life will keep you turning pages for laughs and insights and tugs at the heart and wisdom! They have spent their lives helping others live their lives; Jack, a Jesuit priest with a PhD in both Psychology and Theology, initiated programs at Boston College enabling clerics of all faiths, from all parts of the country, to work together. Alan ran a creative group of writers and designers who developed award-winning public relations programs for colleges and corporations, later becoming a corporate spokesman, as did Jack. Their record in human relations is even more impressive. These two cheerful, upbeat, sometimes carefree personalities spent their lifetimes helping other people. Jack spent his later years as Director of Psychology in the North Carolina Prison System where he instilled a standard of mutual respect and cooperation. Alan, in his later years, became a life coach for more than 50 men experiencing critical life trials, from brain tumors, cancers, and terminal illnesses to broken marriages and unblended families. Today more people are growing older faster than at any time in history, a good time to sit down with two good natured old guys talking about things you may be wondering about.
About the Author
John “Jack” McCall was a Jesuit priest who spent thirty years studying and teaching other young Jesuits. He earned doctorates in theology and clinical psychology, which he put to use when he became the chief psychologist for North Carolina prison system. He died in 2010. Alan Clement has been a corporate spokesman and speakers coach for many years. His clients have included GE, VW, GSK, Roche and others. He is the author of You Can Be Great on Your Feet. Alan resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.