What You Should Have Learned on Earth by Martin S. FinkelsteinImbedded in this fantasy novel about death and life are many important life lessons for successful and satisfying living. The novel begins after the demise of Caleb Peterson. While alive, Caleb had been a staunch white supremacist. After his passing, his tortured soul undertakes an odyssey to learn what the living Caleb should have learned on Earth. His soul seeks atonement and forgiveness for Caleb's prior violent behavior. In a series of adventures, his soul grows in understanding, tolerance, and respect for other souls. Caleb recognizes how powerful social pressure had been on molding his prior antisocial behavior, and how bigotry and discrimination damaged his soul. Eventually, Caleb's soul teams up with the soul of a young black woman (Phyllis Tompkins) and they learn how to influence the behavior of living beings. In a number of Earthly excursions, the two souls encounter an assortment of individuals struggling with their consciences. They succeed in helping Phyllis's younger brother and sister escape the toxic environmental pressures of Harlem by sharing with them critical keys to success. The book speaks to a kinder, gentler, more inclusive, and more compassionate life.Martin Finkelstein is a lifelong student of history, life, biology, and people. He is an innate teacher and storyteller. He is a retired Board Certified Internist and Geriatrician having practiced medicine (mostly in New York City) for 60 years. Dr. Finkelstein served on the faculty of NYU Medical Center for many years. Dr. Finkelstein’s previous books: Aging, Health Care, and You - a Doctor’s Personal Prescription for Understanding and Improving Your Health Care is a guide for dealing with medical issues commonly encountered by the elderly and their caregivers. And the novel: Adam’s Creation: Eden at Falls-speak: a Center for Tolerance, Respect, and Understanding is the story of a man combating discrimination and bigotry in a constructive way. Dr. Finkelstein, his wife of many years, his three children and eight grandchildren are all currently living in the New York metropolitan area.https://www.amazon.com/What-Should-Have-Learned-Earth/dp/1669849082/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K1KCLXG6QPD0&keywords=what+you+should+have+learned+on+earth&qid=1669770103&s=books&sprefix=what+you+should+have+learned+on+%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12122kpp1.mp3