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THE GOD OF COMMON SENSE

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

A spiritual memoir that follows one man’s journey through childhood, World War II, raising a family, teaching theatre, and surviving cancer and a heart attack. Discussions of what encompasses true spirituality verses religion, and poetic reflections make this spiritual memoir distinctive.

             

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“A deeply perceived recollection of one man’s spiritual journey with very personal revelations… Dr. Jones’ theatre connections are stories only he can tell. His miraculous recoveries and his family insights make it all the more personal and connecting.  His poetic reflections are special and meaningful.” 

                                                                      Ludmilla Bollow 

                                                             Author and Playwright

“Dr. Jones writes this memoir opting for an investigation of the meaning of God in life as he has lived it. His three near death experiences reaffirm his convictions, including an astonishing one on the road from Anzio Beach to Rome. Dr. Jones teaches me the mysteries of a life lived in faith.”                                                            

Caroline Yank Gillespie 

                                      Professor of Theatre at U.M., Flint MI

“This book helped me to reaffirm my own thoughts on religion, God, and the common good. The reflections at the end of the chapters were particularly meaningful.”   

                                                                          Beth Hoover 

             Assistant Director of Development, St. Monica Parish

Some Points That Distinguish My Book

• My memoir promotes emphasis on spirit.  
• It affirms we are spiritual creatures having a human experience in the atmosphere of earth.     
• Life examples depict trial error rather than predestination as God's pattern for our lives.     
• My story supports the Franciscan point of view that there is no original sin, but original blessings.     
• I believe God is in a parallel universe from which He views us and supports us.     
• My own trials and errors show how life is for practice in making choices and how God doesn't interfere with the power of human will.     
• In heaven humans will be given the power to will into existence whatever their good sense inspires them to create.     
• I illustrate my belief that there is one God with several names which were established through cultural patterns.     
• My memoir talks about how I cam to believe that individual conscience is more vital, more important, than institutional conscience and that religion should use a humanitarian approach rather than authoritative approach.     
• I discuss why I feel that the purpose of any religion should be to lead its followers by its humanitarian actions, and to support any and every human being, regardless of their creed.     
• My writing opens the door to thoughts on how Christian Churches should teach their followers to live the beatitudes, rather than set up rules for getting to heaven.     
• My poetic Reflections note that Jesus did not come to be idolized, but to show us how to live in the pattern of agape love.  Proof of this comes from Jesus as spoken in Matthew (25:31-46).

What Others Are Saying About This Book

A professor of theatre writes out his "Last Lecture" reflecting on his spiritual experiences.  He finds God invisible, but in his life as Common Sense.  This professor discovers God is so close to humans that every time we use our conscience we are tapping into His wisdom and power.  Despite war, illness, ego and pride, Professor Jones sees hope for civilization.  It is found in small pockets of people using clear reasoning, respect for humanity, and working for the common good of the human race:  a profoundly hopeful story.

This is an invigorating story about Common Sense as the force rescuing the author from the dangers of war, and leading him into a career in theatre.  He follow Grandma's advice, "Be sure to choose what is right, not what you want!"  In his career as a university professor, Leo M. Jones creates exciting theatre, while raising five children, and battling cancer and a heart attack.  His life experiences create an optimistic human spirit and his battles with health leave him confident in a life after death of the body.  A refreshing read.

Escaping death by war, cancer, and a heart attack, Dr. Jones' adventure is enhanced by acting, directing theatre, and raising five children.  The story focuses on the spiritual side of life.  Examples illustrate a fresh view of God as being found in Common Sense and one's own conscience.  Dr. Jones' story depicts stimulating answers to the meaning of his life, its purpose, its goal and makes for an encouraging read.