Philosophy of a Zebra

By Maria Lee Heskett

Philosophy of a Zebra is based upon academic writing made by the author while attending philosophy classes. The information is based on the idea of how family plays such a big part of our development. The embedded story is based on these concepts and on the journey between life and death. Zebra or Black and White stripes in the color designation of rare or unknown diseases, Neuro-Endocrine Cancer is one of them. The author provides a multi-facet look at the retrospective of life, and the perspective of a cancer patient as they deal with the disease process. Follow Jessie, a young person experiencing Philosophy and the ways and teaching of life and his elders. His mother, who is a pharmaceutical sales representative, works to sell the next drug; despite, being powerless to stop the diseases in those she loves. Finally, the grandfather, who opens Jessie’s eyes to a world of understanding and acceptance beyond his own. The pathway to healing the soul comes from the appreciation and understanding of all things. Only to realize during the journey, that we knew nothing in the first place. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Jul 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9781645364900

Maria Lee Heskett

Maria Heskett, is currently working Research and Development for the Pandemic and published in the National Institute of Health, with the work of her scientific team. After seeing that government was not functioning properly, she registered with the Secretary of State in Oregon, her candidacy for President in the 2020 election. The tenor of her book, corresponds with her political views, middle road. A balance of all things. This book was written while an underlying condition of Intersex was affecting the health of Maria. Facing a possible end, many revelations, and a desire to give back to the world one last time; culminates in Philosophy of a Zebra. Diagnosed with Metastatic Carcinoid Cancer in June of 2012, Maria has fought through pain and disease, and has achieved a BS from the Arizona State University. Her degree is in homeland security and emergency management. She is no longer attending the University of Alaska. Outside of her professional life, she is a fur-mom to a kitten and lives in the mountains of the coastal southwest Oregon.

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About the Author

Maria Heskett, is currently working Research and Development for the Pandemic and published in the National Institute of Health, with the work of her scientific team. After seeing that government was not functioning properly, she registered with the Secretary of State in Oregon, her candidacy for President in the 2020 election. The tenor of her book, corresponds with her political views, middle road. A balance of all things.

This book was written while an underlying condition of Intersex was affecting the health of Maria. Facing a possible end, many revelations, and a desire to give back to the world one last time; culminates in Philosophy of a Zebra. Diagnosed with Metastatic Carcinoid Cancer in June of 2012, Maria has fought through pain and disease, and has achieved a BS from the Arizona State University. Her degree is in homeland security and emergency management. She is no longer attending the University of Alaska. Outside of her professional life, she is a fur-mom to a kitten and lives in the mountains of the coastal southwest Oregon.

Dedication

I dedicate this book to all those who have supported and encouraged me in my life. I also dedicate this book to all Cancer patients, survivors, families. Keep Fighting!

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Heskett, Maria Lee

Philosophy of a Zebra

ISBN 9781643787015 (Paperback)

ISBN 9781643787008 (Hardback)

ISBN 9781645364900 (ePub e-book)

Library of Congress Control: 2023909665

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Acknowledgment

Thank you to Susan Thornton Professor of Philosophy, Michelle Benoit, Trio, and all of my friends, faculty, and colleagues at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

Introduction

Why are we afraid of death when it is but the most human thing that we all could do? It’s the journey of a lifetime. The ultimate experience