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paradox---a contradiction to accepted thought that may very well be true

    An example of a paradox is: "The more you're afraid to fail, the more likely you are to fail." In other words, if you're too terrified to even attempt something, how can you succeed at it? Another twist on this paradoxical theme would be: "The more you fail, the more likely you are to succeed." The greater effort you put into something, the greater the probability that you will eventually succeed. (At one time, Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Did that stop him?)

   The contradictions within our nation's past have always fascinated me.

• An American icon--the ultimate role model for school children--was plagued with a stubborn streak of arrogance.
• At what point does the guarantee of due process under the Constitution surrender to society's fears?
• Since most people believe bullying is a repulsive character trait, why has it flourished within our society at various times?
• Why has superstition pushed away reason when circumstances challenged people? 

   The goal with each of my books is to shed light on confounding aspects of American history through an engaging plot that captivates my readers.