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This is a spiritual rags to riches adventure. I have been blessed to live a 'storybook life' but not in any glamorous way. Writing this book has allowed me to examine my role as a person of color--which I refer to as 'melanin-rich'--in a society which has proven itself to be hostile toward non-Caucasian people. Because this is part memoir, part historical treatise, and part survivor's guide, it is my intention to stretch the parameters of a conventional novel. In Japanese, the word Gai-koku-jin, literally meaning outside-country-person; i.e., foreigner, is traditionally written as . I, however, am coining terminology by replacing the middle character with , which is pronounced identically but means 'black' instead of country. Not only does this symbolize my own cultural perspective, but it also represents a set of circumstances which is not limited to any race or country. In Book II, subtitled Making of a Soldier, we follow Takuan on his journey into basic training. Still black-and-blue from the fight with his father, his 'get over' mentality is instantly put to the test when he meets his new, government-issued father--a U.S. Army Drill Sergeant. In such a stressful environment, Tak's depression from being away from Asia begins to mount. Does he have what it takes to become a soldier?

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I can really say this is an addicting and compelling story. Having read the first book, I quickly found myself immersed in Story II. I wound up reading it in entire night. Looking forward to the next one and hoping for an encore. Trilogy can be a starting place. --Lisa C. Greetings.. this is About the Making of The Man, Takuanamaru!!! His first book made major leaps Into the Making of A Solider . I remain astonished at his deepest desires always making a way for him to find, making unity work ... if he got into trouble, he always found a way to make it up and over that problem. Not always in the best of ways...but always in interesting ones. I can hear his brain working overtime, always focused in his next move. Making of A Soldier , will keep you on the edge, wondering too, What is he up to now? . I am really looking forward to the reading of his next book... with many more to come... as he has the challenging way, to make one think... What would I have done? --Donna

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Takuan Amaru is an accomplished writer, teacher, and youth advocate. He is the author of over 100 articles ranging on such diverse topics as popular culture, music, history, and ancient spirituality / philosophy. Takuan borrows from his various, former occupations as a soldier, social worker, mental-health specialist, athlete, music artist, and high school teacher / coach to connect with readers on an intimate level. He makes his home in Nagoya, Japan. For more information, including how to contact Takuan, please email him at: takuanamaru@gmail.com; or connect via Facebook.

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