Michael Ranis

Tremors and Transformations Michael Ranis

Maybe it is the fact that I witnessed one of the major revolutions that highlight a turmoil-full Bolivian history, maybe it is my education, I am sensitive to political turmoil. My political seismograph is acute. This explains my despondency over recent developments in the country that was once perceived as the north star for democracy. This book refers to this and other political tremors as the setting within which heroes and heroines need to live their lives. Their stories, their transformations could inspire or intrigue the reader. I have always been impressed with personal growth.

This book contains stories of individuals from disparate places and upbringings, different economic conditions, and diverse educational backgrounds. They all try to sort out the conditions that challenge them and seek to rise to the occasion.

The reader will also find two stories written with a healthy dose of sarcasm--one about a country that is lifted from horrible misery, only to crash soon thereafter. The other about a tiny dog whose life is terribly affected by a misguided owner, and a selfish girlfriend. One can also find a short story with a touch of dark humor- hopefully, it will bring a smile. Finally, we find a collection of men complaining about their amorous misfortunes. I can imagine the reactions will split along the gender divide.