The author says that this collection "is a compilation of writings that depict one individual confronting the demise of liberty in the United States during a post-traumatic 9/11 era. Despair in love and existence as resistance are a recurring theme." Broken down into three "books," the text contains language, ideas, and thoughts that do not necessarily conform to conventional methods of expression. Jaramillo says that these verses were written "to glorify the God that remains steadfast in his or her opposition to humanity"s inconsequential achievements." Angelo Jaramillo was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and at the time of this book"s publication is a graduate student at St. John"s College. In addition to being a gifted writer, he is a stage and film actor and aspires to teach professionally. His critically acclaimed previous book, "The Darker: Tales of a City Different," was also published by Sunstone Press.