The Hopeful Agnostic: What I Believe -- I Guess

By Donald E. Smith

When I reached age 80, I decided that it was time to organize my thoughts about my life and my impending death. Jokingly, I had often described myself as a "Hopeful Agnostic." Now, I'm not certain that that is an accurate description. This book is my attempt to answer the age-old questions about life, death and the hereafter. I know full well that the answers may never be found, but the quest might lead to my peace of mind and more self-awareness. One can only hope.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 17, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468544589

Donald E. Smith

Don Smith is a retired high school principal, superintendent and university instructor. He holds BA, MA and Ph.D degrees. Since 1970, he has traveled to 52 countries as a teacher, tour leader, photographer, educational consultant, voyeur and wide-eyed tourist. He volunteers at local nursing homes, helps to train medical students and sings in his church choir. He lives in Mogadore, Ohio with his wife, Joy, and attack-cat, Lily. He and his wife have have two children, Michael and Kathy, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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