-Themes
Military- story of an enlisted U.S. Navy sailor (Boot camp to sailing)
States of Mind- Deals with the topic of mind enhancements and new POVs
Hawaii- Bulk of the story is set on the famed islands with descriptors throughout
Truth- Personal journey to find purpose, meaning, and truth
Pain- Head injuries and the lasting effects
Reality- Asks what is real and dives into the nature of perspective
Dreams- The purpose of visions
God- Deals with the nature of God
Spirituality- Personal discovery versus organized religion
Conspiracy- Discusses the "possible" real purpose of government
Heritage- Discovery of American Indian heritage never learned
Technology- Humanity on the verge of an irreversible technocracy
CONTENTS
A Note to the Reader xi
1. Ultra 1
2. The first time I died 19
3. Boot Camp (K) 33
4. Memory And… 47
5. Museum 61
6. Illumination Day 75
7. Remember Me? 93
8. Surf 113
9. Surf (M) 131
10. Mauna Kea 151
11. The Moon 169
12. Baltimore (Edgar) 187
13. Baltimore (Allen) 205
14. Belly of the Beast 227
15. The Beach (Poe) 243
About the Author 253
Credits