Central Valley, NY Author Publishes Book of Philosophy

July 29, 2015 - "Under the Smiling Moon," a new book by Patrick Miele, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

What is the great divide among the living? Arguably, it lies in the matter of available time and the use of it to ruminate on the nature of existence.

Those who work daily barely have time to ponder about their lives. Hence, in the past, the task of questioning the essence of life fell into the hands of the so-called leisure class. Those who manage to break the norm will find that such opportunity comes at a time when the body has endured so much already, and what little precious time left is divided in musing and search for physical comfort.

In "Under the Smiling Moon," we find such a case in Patrick Miele, who reflects on the struggles of life while waxing with joy at finding a soul mate with similar ideas about life, moving away from the past, entering the future, and really being happy.

About the Author
A self-confessed romantic and libertarian, Patrick Miele admires Marlon Brando, James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Thomas Jefferson, Ronald Reagan, as well as the band The Doors. He takes deep interest in classical history, including ancient Rome, the papacy, and the lives of Roman emperors. Patrick originally intended to use writing to advertise his fine art, but finds it taking over the latter instead.

"Under the Smiling Moon" is a 128-page paperback with a retail price of $27.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0239-8. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.