A Labor of Love

by Kent Foreman

A Labor of Love is structured as conceptual apparatus. A conceptualization is a synthesis of ideas. A self-concept, then, is a synthesis of ideas concerning the self. Entries regard the intellectual, psychological, emotional, physical, and even quantum realms, as pertaining to the formation and development of self in a pluralistic United States.

A grasp of abstract ideas facilitates a knowledgeable application of greater concepts. Knowing why one thinks what one thinks is the means of a meaningful self-concept. Familiarity with the abstract makes for a measured plan or intention: a fuller conception of the self.

A Labor of Love was originally intended for the daughter of the author. But significant returns are posed for anyone who strives to explore and grasp concepts as a foundational means of both subjective consciousness, but also conscious interaction in an extended, objective reality.

365 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2019

About the author

Kent Foreman was born and raised in the south bay of the greater NorCal Bay Area. He attended SJSU, and studied Philosophy and Communications. He worked extensively in agriculture, and also ran both his own farm, and a wholesale agricultural enterprise - a logistics endeavor that sourced wares from small, local family farms across California.

Kent now represents other product lines alongside his own books, ideas, and projects. He is a Father to an amazing daughter, Deia, who motivates his larger Polis Project.

He makes use of his time by learning. traveling and meeting folks, but he also reads a copious amount, learns languages and music, and forages, hikes, and hunts as time permits.

Reviews

[Lynn DeLong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This non-fiction book is a conceptual dictionary, discussing ideas in an easily understood manner. Written as a guidebook to assist his own daughter as she navigates the bumpy road of adulthood; the tone of the book speaks to anyone trying to find their way in this society. It has wonderful advice on the many different challenges our children face the current school system doesn’t prepare them for.

[Michael Bellusci · Rating 4 out of 5]

In keeping with his laudable goals, Foreman provides a conceptual framework for the input of ideas from the general audience. The author employs a democratic approach and invites anyone who can put forth useful solutions. The book provides the reader with the opportunity to decipher, process and test remedies and theoretical assumptions, not merely as an intellectual exercise, but in real world applications. “…this is meant as a learning resource for my child, other parents and their children, and whoever desires to extract and savor something positive from its pages.” A worthy goal, and worthwhile reading for anyone who wishes to weigh in the debate for improving the educational system.

[M. Sheehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has one of the most fitting titles in this genre of work. The endless thought the author has poured into this work is admirable. The author has immense attention to detail and broad conceptual scope. The following pages surely must have been a labor of love as the depth into the psyche and improving self-awareness the Author delves into, entangles many personal experiences. The author has constructed a logical framework for anyone searching to better one's educational objective and personal goals. A thought-provoking book that guides the reader to better understand the critical issues facing the educational system. A wealth of thought that's sure to please!

[Cynthia Poplaski · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book truly lives up to its title! A thought provoking book written as a fusion of ideas concerning the self- it's has great perspective. The wide array of topics are set up as stand alone entries, but can also be read in the typical cover to cover fashion. I found this book very interesting and a great resource to model to our children as schools and other institutions fall far short of promoting thinking outside of the box- insisting on a cookie cutter model of education. Truly a worthwhile read- check it out !!!

[Wendi Lindenmuth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kent Foreman’s book, A Labor of Love, is a collection of thought-provoking and conceptual ideas that challenges readers to think beyond what we have been taught and explore old concepts with a new holistic perspective. As a former educator and a parent, A Labor of Love should be a required resource in our education system, and parenting took kit to help provoke critical thinking skills for all ages and encourage respect for oneself and the world.

[Abdul Hajijj · Rating 1 out of 5]

The only people that would find and or read this book are clients and business partners of the author. Kent pretends to be a legal advisor preying on people with credit problems and their ignorance of the legal system.
He has zero experience in law, but a fake legal team and a couple books help create the illusion. He and his minions host sovereign citizen classes and charge for legal counsel they neither have nor are qualified to give.
If you paid for this book or Kent's legal services you already lost your money and likely invested a lot of time learning nonsense.
But i digress, this book is just a list of generic everyday terms and concepts and their definitions, nothing that hasn't been done before.

[Kent · Rating 4 out of 5]

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS MY OWN TEXT!!
I wrote this book!
More exclamation points, as this was the satisfaction of a major goal!(!!)

'A Labor of Love' stands as reference material, a solid distillation of many concepts involved in the Western Tradition. I recognized how my own child's education was a poor example of conditioning, and no sort of enculturation. In fact, modern public education amounts to indoctrination, and propaganda. To that end, I started thinking about poignant questions my Daughter would ask me, that I even asked my parents, as I started engaging on my own. I witness how parents lack a lot of sufficient responses to these inquiries, and therefore this text can alleviate concerns, and also provide something that is of definite relevance.

Hence, if you are a child, or a parent; if you are an individual somehow immersed, or influenced by the west, this book pertains to you.

I would be very pleased to make that much more of a difference with this book, and I am interested in hearing how it helps YOU.