To Whom it May Concern,

I have written a self-help book I hope you will consider publishing. The title of the book is Existential Exhilaration. This short book has many factors that give it great accessibility, and mass appeal. First, the central theme of the book touches on a, and I would suggest, the, question since the dawn of man. Namely, what is the purpose of our existence? Why does the universe exist and why do we have a consciousness to even contemplate the question? This is the ultimate car wreck syndrome. You must at least look at what has been written. Secondly is what I would call the Howard Stern effect. This is a book about how spirituality and happiness can be achieved for someone who is an atheist. Part of the success of the ratings for Stern are that they get the listeners who agree and disagree with what they are saying. The people that disagree tune in just to hear what they are saying. So, in a similar way Christians and others who have a strong faith in their religion will want to read this book to dispute the premise. Atheistic spirituality? Impossible, what could one who does not believe in God have anything to say about spirituality? In addition, this is a treatise written by a non -expert. A common man, a teacher. I think people are tired of being preached to by experts. I have read many a self-help book in my day and some of them are massive tomes pounding the same point. I also believe that many people are dissatisfied by religion and are looking for an alternative. In my profession as a teacher I have come across many young people who don't see religion as viable in their lives. They have seen religion causing more problems in the world rather than be a solution. Furthermore, this book delineates a way for happiness. This is what everyone is looking for. Many people are stressed out and dissatisfied in this hyper competitive world. Finally, this book contains poetry along with the writing. The poetry adds to the depth of the message. A poem can also cut straight to the essence of what someone is trying to convey. The poems in this book perfectly compliment the points conveyed. This is a short, and I believe, easy to read, philosophy that people can keep nearby and return to again and again. A bed table book. Thank you for this opportunity and your consideration.

Sincerely,

Michael Terence O'Brien

Edgykator47@gmail.com

609 410-0299

27 Harness Way

Chesterfield, NJ

08515

Michael O'Brien is a playwright, poet, artist and singer-songwriter. He resides in Chesterfield N.J. with his wife Marie and his daughter Penelope. He is a teacher who works with young adults who are on the autistic spectrum. He has a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Richard Stockton University and a Master's of Teaching degree from the College of New Jersey.