July 8, 2009 at 12 noon.

From the desk of Marilyn Muir:

To celebrate the exciting official launch of the book today at 12 noon, I’m sharing the first paragraphs of the opening chapter with you.

Chapter 1: Current Polarization
The reasons behind the current polarization of the American people and the hope that our new administration can fix what has gone wrong as we choose the future over the past.

The 2008 election was astounding to me. I have always had a deep love for my country, have been quasi-informed as I have done my voting duty, have become increasingly interested as I have aged, and was totally mesmerized and alternately disgusted and electrified by the campaign and its outcome.
Because I have a 35-year love affair with astrology (the real stuff, not the dime-store novel stuff), I was naturally curious what I would see and what I could find out about the four major candidates and the outcome of the presidential election. I had done this for several prior elections, using my own technique and had really done quite well, having televised two, got confused by one (but called it correctly), skipped one (or don’t remember doing it), up to November 4, 2008.
Leading up to this election, the American populace was polarized and unhappy. The country seemed to be internally challenged; our diplomatic face had a black eye. We were alternately appalled at what we were witnessing yet still believed strongly in the freedom of the Iraqi people. Everyone I spoke to from every side of the political fence was solidly behind our military and their brave efforts on our behalf. Their patriotism was unquestioned, yet the polarization that exists in America fostered accusations of patriotism whenever the war effort was questioned. If I am horrified by what I see, I have a right to say so, and it has nothing to do with my patriotism. It has to do with my citizenship and my right to question the actions of my government. That’s the right for which the Founding Fathers and so many other courageous heroes have fought and died for over the centuries; that specific right. That’s what our military is fighting for—democracy—not just for the more than 300 million in our country but for the rights of citizens worldwide.
In 2008 the American people were looking for change…..
…. please continue reading the book in the eBook PDF that you can order and download immediately.