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Adam in Taoland (Dreaming Dreams) Paperback – November 18, 2022

by Jack Tymann (Author), Ayesha Abdul Ghaffar (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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Dreaming Dreams Trilogy
Adult Fantasy Fiction (Inspirational)

Adam in Taoland
Dreaming Dreams I

Humanoid robots made life meaningless.

Death is the only choice.

Until it isn’t.

In the 4th Millennium, a twenty-year-old Adam finds himself dejected with his life of endless monotony under the oppressive rule of the Plakerols in his homeland, Novana. His people suffer under AI domination, existing on ‘free stuff’ – but with no purpose. The Plakerols have destroyed all things natural and stripped Novanians of every characteristic that makes them uniquely human.

On the brink of self-destruction, he is presented with the choice of leaving the utter nothingness of Novana with the chance at a better future. He grapples with the decision of trusting his fate to the promises of a newcomer he’s never met, or accepting his tortured existence in Novana. One decision will see him thrown into a web of romance, corporate power struggles, and corruption.

Throughout his thirty-year journey of self-discovery with his wife and soul-mate Tariana — on the three moons of the magical, rogue planet of Tao – Adam navigates a fantastic new world of gurus, creatures, and conflict with dangers lurking around every corner.

In his obsessive quest for power and position, Adam seeks false purpose as he struggles to find balance in the irreconcilable demands of his professional and personal life.

Everything changes when Adam, on the edge of an abyss of emptiness, escapes death’s clutches. He finds himself answering to a higher calling.

Life has new meaning.

Happiness is within his grasp – but can he grab hold before he loses everything?

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    Dreaming Dreams
  2. Print length
    369 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 18, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.93 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8364112736
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BMT397JZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (November 18, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8364112736
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.93 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jack Tymann shares in his books lessons learned through a much-blessed lifelong adventure in the private sector, politics, marriage and family life.

Jack retired from the Westinghouse Electric Corporation as President/ CEO of Westinghouse International where he led business development and government relations and 2 billion dollars in annual revenues – in 75 countries.

He served under President Clinton and President Mubarak of Egypt as co-chair of the Presidents’ Council for the Middle East North Africa – seeking peace through business collaborations.

In politics, Jack served as Senior Advisor and Consigliere in the U.S. House of Representatives – writing legislation and authoring speeches delivered on Capitol Hill.

His writing journey has included publications throughout his school years, the private and public sectors, and in community church involvement. He’s written countless proposals, presentations, and executive summaries. Jack has served as a talk show guest and lecturer on current events – focused on a belief a better world is possible if we focus not on our differences but on common goals that can unite.

Jack received his BSEE from Manhattan College, completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program, and advanced studies at INSEAD in Paris and at the Brookings Institute.

Jack and his wife Lucille reside in Naples, Florida. They are most proud or their four children and twelve grandchildren.

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Customers find the book engaging and thought-provoking. They describe it as a magical journey with a powerful message about the meaning of life. The author delivers a powerful message about life that is thought-provoking and passionately presented.

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Customers find the book engaging and thought-provoking. They describe it as an exciting adventure with real-world challenges and kindness. The settings are creative and vibrant, and the author's imagination is incredible.

"...text complexity, and length of the book make this an enjoyable read for readers who don't usually engage in the science fiction/fantasy genre...." Read more

"...It’s written with a balance of exciting adventure, real world great challenges, and kind heartedness. Very well done...." Read more

"Adam in Taoland is an interesting journey of a young man who went from a black/white/gray world to a lavish, colorful existence in another galaxy..." Read more

"...First, the author's imagination is incredible, adding to it lessons in management style, relationships, even some politics!..." Read more

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Customers find the book's message insightful and thought-provoking. They describe it as an engaging read that explores themes of life.

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Book Name: Adam in Taoland: Dreaming Dreams IAuthor: Jack Tymann and Ayesha Abdul GhaffarGenre: A multi-genre, intergalactic-science-fiction/fantasy story with elements of space opera, planetary romance, fantasy, and family drama.Plot: 5/5World Building: 5/5Setting: 5/5Characters: 5/5Point of view: 5/5Theme: 5/5Style: 5/5Conflict: 4/5Dialogue: 5/5Tone: 5/5Narrative structure: 5/5The intergalactic science fiction-fantasy novel "Adam in Taoland: Dreaming Dreams I" by Jack Tymann and Ayesha Abdul Ghaffar is a rewarding journey of self-reflection and introspection. The story follows Adam, a character from a world where robots have taken over and humanity has been stripped away. The book is rich in world-building and explores themes such as the pursuit of success and approval, envy, and self-introspection.The book's strengths lie in its attention to detail in dialogue and character development. The authors have crafted multi-dimensional characters with distinct voices, which makes the dialogue well-crafted and engaging. The journey that Adam takes is intriguing, and the book's antagonist, Bogart, provides a compelling perspective on envy and its consequences.The world-building is impressive, with a well-crafted dystopian universe that draws the reader in from the beginning. The species and environments are vividly described, which helps to create a vivid and immersive setting. Moreover, the role of gurus and guides in the story emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and finding one's purpose.However, the book's pacing can be slow at times, which can affect the reading experience. Some of the plot points felt predictable, and the conflict could have been more pronounced. Additionally, while the character development was strong, some characters were underdeveloped and could have benefited from more attention.Overall, "Adam in Taoland: Dreaming Dreams I" offers a positive perspective on humanity, with a well-crafted universe, relatable characters, and engaging story. However, readers should be aware of its pacing issues and predictable plot points. In conclusion, I would recommend this book to readers of science fiction and fantasy who enjoy thought-provoking stories with strong world-building and character development.
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  • Sally
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Engaging Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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    Praise for Jack Tymann’s Adam in Taoland- an engaging book set in the future that seamlessly brings the reader to their current self.

    The story upholds the potential of the human spirit and demonstrates the power that love has when given selflessly, time and time again. It brings the reader to the three different Moons of the planet of Tao movingly and passionately. The chapters, text complexity, and length of the book make this an enjoyable read for readers who don't usually engage in the science fiction/fantasy genre.

    This book is more than a story about searching for meaning in one’s life. The author skillfully draws you into the story, where you become Adam feeling all of his emotions as your own. Adam drives the story, but the real story is about the character - learning to be selfless and think of others while dealing with the quest for power and prestige. At the end of the book, the reader is challenged to discover if love, faith, and hope can grow in chaos and dismal circumstances. Although I am not a science fiction fan, I found myself “dreaming dreams” of what's to come in Book II, “Homeland Rescued.”
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  • Robert Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent story with relatable characters
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
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    This is an amazing book. It was hard to put down and I felt a sense of longing for the next one once I finished it. The settings are so creative, intriguing, and vibrant and the characters are so relatable. The main characters and minor characters all remind the reader of people we know at work, at home, and around the neighborhood. The character arcs are thoughtful and sensitive and while the setting is on various planets and moons in the future, there’s very much a sense of how the lessons they learn from their experiences can be applied for a better life and sense of higher purpose to anyone here and now. It’s written with a balance of exciting adventure, real world great challenges, and kind heartedness. Very well done. A great work and I’m excited for the next one!
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  • kathy Renzulli
    5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't want this book to end.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
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    Adam in Taoland is an interesting journey of a young man who went from a black/white/gray world to a lavish, colorful existence in another galaxy somewhere. His evolving - his growing and learning experiences - was a fascinating journey which was a delight to read. The descriptions provided by the author were so vivid, I could see them in my imagination. I didn't want this book to end and I cannot wait until the next book to see where life takes Adam.
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  • Philip D. McManus
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book about the meaning of life.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
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    Adam in Taoland delivers a powerful message about the meaning of life, which the main character comes to understand as his life progresses in different alien worlds. The lessons Adam learns as he struggles with competition on the job, balancing work with family life, and learning to appreciate different forms of life and personalities, come slowly. In the end, Adam learns that what he valued as a young man matters little in the grand scheme of things. I enjoyed the book so much that, although it is a novel, I found myself taking notes to cement in my mind the philosophical truths discovered by Adam during his journey. I am looking forward to the sequels.
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  • Toni St. Germain
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2023
    I found this book captivating. Initially, I was lost in the sci-fi, it was a new adventure for me since I don’t gravitate to this genre. However, it did pique my curiosity. Then I found an interesting intertwining of what seemed to be an autobiography grappling with reality and expectations. Each moon demonstrated the growth and the young man’s aspirations and the struggles of the family’s dealing with changes. It exemplified conflicts of a time of a time of life. The delight of the book is the author’s ability to weave imagination and reality. He demonstrates the resilience of the human spirit in an outer worldliness. I look forward to reading the next two books.
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  • Scotia Native
    5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected pleasure!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
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    I loved this book when I was doubtful. I am not much of a fantasy fiction reader but this is so much more. First, the author's imagination is incredible, adding to it lessons in management style, relationships, even some politics! It's clear the author has drawn from his long and successful career and it makes you wonder how much is autobiography! I can't wait for the second installment!
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  • Philly girlAmazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic novel that is thought provoking
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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    Enjoy this book immensely! So much so that I got copies for my grandkids. Although the book is a fantasy novel it hods many truisms & it is thought provoking.
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  • Charles J. Nemphos
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an easy ,flowing read...great story....success ....mystery ....Love !
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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    A.i.T. is unlike any novel I have read. I've generally read war and mystery novels. This is the first intergalactic /fantasy/mystery/love novel i've attemped. What a hoot Great Read !
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