"A deep, insightful, and penetrating perspective on the dark side of our American culture, and one community's courageous battle to free themselves from the grip of its seduction." --Robert Ott, President, Living Systems Group "I am glad to see a book about the prison of the American Dream and the effect it has on its citizens. I don't think most politicians and top executives really consider the ethical and humanistic fallout of their actions." --Edward J. Stone, Editor, Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance "Rob Reider has portrayed for us the painful metamorphosis of people caught at the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. When we finish this journey with him we find the strength to examine our own hierarchies and, hopefully, the inspiration to continue on our own path toward self-actualization." --Bonnie S. Bostrom, author of The Wayshowers "An important message for any life situation wherein the commitment supersedes the development of a life beyond that of the chosen path .

A cry for balance in whatever endeavors we pursue." --Ed Merewether, Vice president, TMC Services, Inc. "Beyond a work odyssey, it's a life odyssey . an impressive work of fiction and personal discovery." --John G. Smithyman, former Comptroller, City of Philadelphia.