Rearview Perspective By: Dr. Vincent Conville Orphaned at an early age in his native Jamaica, Dr. Conville looks back on a life beset with obstacles he managed to overcome to become a successful educator. Rearview Perspective follows his story as he wandered from pillar to post, exploited and abused by family and strangers alike. Through determination, hard work, and a few caring educators, he broke free from the chains of poverty to become a passionate educator who inspired his so-called underprivileged students to appreciate their innate value and ability and to strive to realize their potential. Dedicating himself to a life of service, Dr. Conville hopes his story will serve as an inspiration to others, especially his grandchildren: there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome; where there is a will, there is indeed a way.

Rearview Perspective (HB) By: Dr. Vincent Conville Orphaned at an early age in his native Jamaica, Dr. Conville looks back on a life beset with obstacles he managed to overcome to become a successful educator. Rearview Perspective follows his story as he wandered from pillar to post, exploited and abused by family and strangers alike. Through determination, hard work, and a few caring educators, he broke free from the chains of poverty to become a passionate educator who inspired his so-called underprivileged students to appreciate their innate value and ability and to strive to realize their potential. Dedicating himself to a life of service, Dr. Conville hopes his story will serve as an inspiration to others, especially his grandchildren: there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome; where there is a will, there is indeed a way.

A senior citizen in advanced age, Amit Kumar Goswami is young at heart. His mind works in three different planes at the same time. He is inquisitive about the authentic details of anything he writes about. He is blessed with distinct imaginative power and his eyes do not miss out even the smallest details. His vivid descriptions make a reader mentally participate in the stories and he can easily identify himself as being present in the scene of the story. Every one of his stories is different from the other, as the author carefully picks up the subjects from the twists and turns of his personal life. He has the capacity of turning even the mundane experiences into heart-thumping adventures. Besides, he writes about people who inspire him. A reader remains glued to his tales till the last page and practically enjoys the journey with the author. His unpretentious, easygoing language establishes an endearing personal bond with the reader, like a one-to-one storytelling. This book presents a kaleidoscope of the tremendous adventure that is called life.

Rear View Mirror touches the soul of anyone who has ever loved and lost. This remarkable book deals with the complex issues of family ties and losing people that we care about. It will make you laugh, cry, and it will remind you to cherish those in your life who mean the world you. It's a gal's kind of read on the beach book. It's phenomenal. *Angie Gendreau* _________________________________________________ You can view pictures and watch videos relating to the book @ www.myspace.com/rearviewmirrorbook

“LIFE IN A REAR VIEW MIRROR” begins with a cryptic and purposefully humorous review of the authors’ life from birth through the formative years. This life is transformed by the forces of war providing a first view of death, from a very close perspective. This haunting experience is followed by inscription into Military Service and the perilous training that follows to develop a warrior. The story progresses through a peace time service fraught with the problems of unprofessional elements within. Thrust into war in SE Asia, the military next contends with experts unable to accept the new challenge, guerrilla warfare. Recounts of duty in SE Asia demonstrate the horrors of war and those elements of humor intertwined throughout this process of fighting a war without definitive guidelines and lacking the total support of your government. Post war assignments with foreign nations and a brief service in the “black world” with the CIA conclude this military career. The story culminates with a new war, RETIREMENT, and the pitfalls It holds for ex-military personnel - Xlibris Podcast Part 1: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/life-in-a-rear-view-mirror-1/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 2: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/life-in-a-rear-view-mirror-2/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 3: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/life-in-a-rear-view-mirror-3/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 4: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/life-in-a-rear-view-mirror-4/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 5: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/life-in-a-rear-view-mirror-5/

Travel through the twisting, grinding and bumpy road of life demands frequent introspection and self interrogation. Pausing, reflecting, revisiting the route, examining the effect of your words and actions and doing a course correction is essential if you wish to craft a remarkable legacy worth emulating. Philip Young was very proud of his background but was haunted by the fear of failure. His frantic clutch at security and his desperate longing for the comfort zone is remindful of our own certain tight spots in life. What happened during that days travel and immediately thereafter that prompted a mysterious change in Philip which forty odd years couldnt? What was the treasure buried between the ears of a taxi driver and the wealth that lay in the pages of a book? Experience the saga of the journey Philip Young was so sceptical about, the company of a taxi driver that was barely exciting to start with, and a book he carried merely to see him through the idle hours of the journey.

“In The Rear View Mirror - A Compilation” is a creative collaboration between DK King (Writer) and KAd Collins (Artist/Intuitive) designed to offer an alternative, yet humorous perspective on everyday life and current events while using the past in the present to project the future down the road. Presented in a compilation of sixty-two allegorical narratives, “In The Rear View Mirror” entertains the reader with observations that are as relevant today as when they were written in short story blog form in 2008 to 2012. The anecdotes are visionary and futuristic, with messages scattered throughout in the form of double entendres, metaphors and a between-the-lines symbolism. So you might want to pay attention, or even read them again … in case you thought you saw it right the first time. These short story narratives are ultimately devised to inspire introspection regarding the many dualities we have interwoven within our present reality. And honestly, some of this stuff is just downright comical. Go ahead, laugh all you want as we drive you along the scenic route of our reality while occasionally looking back "In The Rear View Mirror." Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!

In Rearview: A Psychiatrist Reflects on Practice and Advocacy in a Time of Healthcare System Change Dr. Barry B. Perlman, a graduate of Yale Medical School, offers an overview of his career in medicine. From his first inklings of interest in mental health tied to his grandmother's bouts of severe depression and his mother's volunteer work with persons discharged from psychiatric hospitals, to his summer jobs in hospitals, through to closing his practice and retirement, Perlman recounts the entire arc of his psychiatric and medical career. Through recalled anecdotes Perlman brings readers along by writing about experiences from medical school and his psychiatric residency. He describes his first professional experiences with dying, his cadaver, and clinical rotations such as neurosurgery and psychiatry. He experienced the English National Health Service when taking his OB/GYN clerkship in London. Readers will be introduced to several of his dedicated professors and their eccentricities. Other chapters introduce topics central to the practice of psychiatry. They include consideration of suicide, violence, poverty, and electroconvulsive therapy. One chapter is revealingly illustrated with art done by patients and ponders the question of what makes art, art. Many of the chapters include interesting case presentations. Dr. Perlman, an activist psychiatrist, served as president of the New York State Psychiatric Association. He was appointed by NYS Governor George Pataki as chair of the NYS Mental Health services Council and to the State Hospital Review and Planning Council. Based in participation, he describes the process and tensions involved in shaping public policy. Readers of Rearview will be taken on a tour of the multidimensional life of an activist psychiatrist whose professional life encompassed provision of direct clinical care, running a psychiatric department under challenging circumstances, and trying to improve the lives of persons serious mental illness.

This book is entitled A Rear View Mirror OF My Life and in essence, it contains additional memories of the authors life that were not included in his first book, Lifes Reflections with a sub-title of From A Toddler To Eternity. For that reason, as was the case with his first book, there is no one central theme with this book. There are, however, hundreds of vignettes that hopefully will beckon the reader to benefit from some of the lessons that he has learned in his seven decades of life. This book contains six chapters as follows: Chapter One, Educational Perspectives; Chapter Two, Alaska Tales; Chapter Three, Miscellaneous Moments; Chapter Four, Societal Observations; Chapter Five, Travel Tales; Chapter Six, My Greatest Gift