The Truth Behind the Lies: One Man's Journey Through Wwiii by Jaeson D. Rau

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I am a bit biased because I wrote this book. However, I put it away and let it be for almost a year, then picked it up again at the beginning of Jan/20 for another read. What a different book.

Post WW3, the main character finds himself free from his cage (in a POW camp) and heads off to find his beautiful wife and best friend, Summer. During his journey, he starts dealing with what humanity did to create this disaster. What ensues is a man who is realizing just how important HIS actions have been to what is happening in the world. As he carries on he realizes that you cannot look to others for change, happiness, or any other feeling or outcome. Each person is responsible

There is a love story mixed in this little book, some drinking and swearing. What I find amazing is the personal journey he takes within.

This book must be read more than once! The first read is difficult for people because this book is written as a journal. People are not used to reading a journal, they are used to reading a book with structure, page breaks, chapters. So make the first read fun, knowing the second time around it will all start making sense. Some readers have told me they are on their 5th reading, and learn something new every time.



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