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What has happened to derail the conscience and moral compass of our society?
While exploring the sociological change in our country and world, this book will review issues, conditions and events from the past that have led us into this perfect storm.
Exploring history can enlighten us and grant invaluable insight into key moments in our past that may help us avoid these same situations and help us develop ways and means which can hopefully lead us into a positive future filled with great promise.
Have We Lost Our Way? Reflections on morality and
conscience in America
90 pages; $18.00 Click Here To Order

A graduate of Georgetown University, John A. Kessler spent more than 35 years in Corporate Human Resources. He as also been a speaker for the American Management Association and taught evening programs at Fairfield University and Western Connecticut State University.
A Connecticut resident, John is the author of several books, including “Reflections of An Ordinary Person,” “Reflections in Poetry,” “Reflections on Death,” “Ready, Aim, Retire,” and “Have We Lost Our Way: Reflections on morality and conscience in America.”
John can be reached via email at marjohn5858@sbcglobal.net
A deeply moving collection of poetry and prose, Reflections on Death explores the raw and intimate emotions experienced after the loss of a loved one, and the healing journey that follows.
In this 2025 work, John A. Kessler offers readers a powerful literary journey through grief, memory, and healing. With sensitivity and honesty, each piece captures the nuances of mourning—ranging from sorrow and confusion to moments of peace and acceptance – a collection of writings that will provide comfort to readers dealing with such a loss.
The latest in his “Reflections” series continues John’s mission through his writing is to communicate hope, peace and self-fulfillment to his readers.
Reflections On Death: A collection of writings to comfort and smooth your journey through the loss of a loved one
50 pages; $10.00 Click here to order
This edition of “Caregiver Success” with Nancy the NP features author John Kessler highlighting the importance of getting one’s affairs – and wishes – in order before it is too late. Having compiled a “Know Your Documents” guidebook, John offers presentations about getting prepared for end of life, because “death is part of life.”
Watch as John Kessler joins Ann “Nancy” Rhodes
to discuss what prompted him to write “Reflections
on Death” after he lost his wife a few years ago. Describing how he filled the book with poetry and stories to honor his wife and help him with his grief,
he offers ways that others can find comfort through such a journey

Retirement is so important, yet so few adequately plan for this event in their lives. The sad reality of this is many glide through life without giving any serious thought to what in effect will be their final years. With this in mind, the goal of the book is to educate and alert readers as to how they can plan for their retirement and hopefully
a bright future.

A life-affirming volume to
be embraced by all, this book provides an accessible key to fulfilling our unique individual potential. John Kessler gives readers a gift of hope and empowerment by teaching us to listen to our own hearts. Guided by his inspirational words, we can all aspire to the loftiest goals of human achievements through the everyday application of his insightful wisdom.

The memories of life are reflections of all the experiences and people that have influenced our lives.
Through this collection of poems,
John Kessler attempts to show the reader how we can all appreciate the people whom we encounter in life, and how we build on all of these ordinary yet impactful experiences
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