David Alkek

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David Alkek

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David Alkek is the award winning author of three books, a contemporary mystery set in Dallas, a book of science and philosophy that investigates the purpose of the universe, and his newly released third book, A Requiem for Athens is historical fiction.

A dermatologist for over 40 years, David draws from his medical and scientific background to create his books. He is an avid reader and credits Arthur Conan Doyle, John Grisham, James Patterson, and Isaac Asimov for providing his inspiration.

In his free time David likes to write, play poker, garden, and attend writer’s workshops and book clubs. What David does not enjoy is being bored.

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David Alkek Let your work sit for awhile--only a few days. Do something entirely different. Then either while your just sitting or walking, start thinking about i…moreLet your work sit for awhile--only a few days. Do something entirely different. Then either while your just sitting or walking, start thinking about it. You'll find your mind churning with new ideas. Then sit down and WRITE whatever comes into your mind.(less)
David Alkek To actually see your work in print, to have someone compliment it, to get a good review.
Average rating: 3.21 · 42 ratings · 16 reviews · 3 distinct works
Requiem For Athens

3.84 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions
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Fatal Philosophy

2.70 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2012
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The Far-Seer: Prophet of Xion

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Making Connections: 1273. - REQUIEM FOR ATHENS by David Alkek 2 19 Jun 06, 2013 07:33AM  
Baruch Spinoza
“The mind of God is all the mentality that is scattered over space and time, the diffused consciousness that animates the world.”
Spinoza

Herodotus
“Happiness is not fame or riches or heroic virtues, but a state that will inspire posterity to think in reflecting upon our life, that it was the life they would wish to live.”
Herodotus

Will Durant
“Progress is the domination of chaos by mind and purpose, of matter by form and will. It need not be continuous to be real.”
Will Durant

James Russell Lowell
“Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth and falsehood, for the good or evil side;
Some great cause, some new decision, offering each bloom or blight,
And the choice goes by forever twixt that darkness and that light.”
James Russell Lowell

“If we find the answer to that (why the universe exists), it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason. For then we would know the mind of God.”
Stephen Hawking

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Adriane David - You asked something about The Unexpected Universe in your friend request. I glanced at the message and saw the title, but I clicked approve at the same moment and the message disappeared :P


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Robin Craig Clark Dear David, I am so happy we have connected.

I would like to thank you for adding me to your friend's list - it was very nice of you. I look forward to reading your book reviews, comments, and recommendations.

Peace and happiness be with you,
Robin
The Garden by Robin Craig Clark


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