Hello

[S.R.]

Hello,

I’m a Christian author and I write Christian non-fiction. A blogger, a History teacher (until a few years ago), I’m based in the Venice area (Italy) and live with my wife, my daughter, and our dog. I published Blessed Are the Contrarians: Diary of a Journey Through Interesting Times (2012), Being Conservative from A to Z: An Anthology and Guide for Busy Conservative-Minded People (2014), and Blessed Are the Free in Spirit : A Journal in Complicated Times (February 2021).

Like my first book, Blessed Are the Free in Spirit is a kind of diary of a journey through our time—politics, culture, lifestyles, worldviews, etc.—and back home again, where “home” stands for a deep sentiment of belonging to our own free and indomitable spirit, which is much stronger than the spirit of our times, however powerful and attractive it may be. In both the above-mentioned books I have selected some of the articles posted on my blog over the years, those most suitable for this traditional mode of communication.

Ours are times of intellectual chaos and moral relativism, if not nihilism, and everything seems on the verge of falling apart, as the events of the recent past in the U.S. and elsewhere have abundantly shown. The whole story of Covid-19 fits perfectly into this context, to the point of becoming, at least in my mind, an effective metaphor of the Zeitgeist, which is interwoven with individual and collective pursuits, aspirations, and ambitions that are so very often ill-conceived, short-sighted, and based on false premises. Yet, such an upside-down world is nevertheless our one and only world—and it is well worth fighting for, in spite of everything. In a small way and to some extent, my books are my contribution to the fight.

All the best to you all!
Rob (Samuel Robert Piccoli)

[James, Head Cook & Bottle Washer]

Welcome, Rob. We are blessed that you have joined our group.

[S.R.]

James wrote: "Welcome, Rob. We are blessed that you have joined our group."
Thank you, James.