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In this book, Miami is a place where culture, politics, business, profit, and social inequities collide. Jean Molk, the novel’s protagonist, is a brave character whose questions about not only herself but also Miami and its inhabitants lead her on a unique quest. Informed by her family history, Jean approaches each and every conflict she encounters with self-awareness and a concern for others. Readers follow Jean as she contemplates power and its role in individuals’ lives and corporations’ existences. They also see how Jean contemplates what it means to influence others and what it means to make choices that alter other people’s lives. Readers also meet Jean’s supportive, philosophical mentor, Milo Chernak, who strives to help Jean understand not only the business world in which they thrive but also the globe where humans are more and more connected.
This is an intriguing read because it opens numerous philosophical discussions ranging from personal and corporate mindfulness, the influence one’s personal history has on the present, and the evolution of the human spirit. Jean is an admirable heroine who is sure to inspire a person to strive to do better for others. Her character reminds readers that their actions have powerful reverberations throughout the community. Her experiences are also careful reminders about the importance of balance and patience. Jean is a great, inspirational guide for anyone seeking to make sense of not only the hectic business and corporate world but also the chaos of the wider one. Milo, too, is a wise sage. Readers will not quickly forget this book’s cast of realistic, memorable characters.
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