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J International, a nickname given to the author stemming from his adolescent dreams of distant places, serves as Julian Lawrence's pen name and is a defining element of his story.

Julian International Lawrence was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in film from the University of Delaware. His career as a Quantitative Systems Analyst sharpened his analytical mind, which he applies to his writing with a focus on introspection and personal growth.

In his memoir, If a Million Fell from the Sky, Julian explores the themes of transformation, PTSD, and the complexities of family life. Influenced by the theories of Carl Jung, the storytelling techniques of Joseph Campbell, and the wisdom of wor ...more

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The Requirements of the Imagination: A Memoir of Trauma, Wealth and Spiritual Awakening
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