Split Infinity Forward, David Sweet's newest book of poetry, follows both chronologically and logically his previous book, Pop Rocks, which firmly established him as a unique poetic voice.In Split Infinity Forward, the reader is invited to come along as an intimate and comrade and move through the curiosity and irony of the everyday and end in the infinite.Possessing an entrancing mixture of comedy and spirit, David Sweet touches on subjects such as childhood and fatherhood, angels and gods, intimate love and lust, birth and death—exposing humanities often faulty sense of what’s important. Split Infinity Forward is funny, insightful, thoughtful, and poetic, with a lyric sense that permeates each poem. “David Sweet’s poems are wonderingly perceptive and strongly written, but beyond that, they are a spirited, expressive glimpses into a life that we can all call our own."“David Sweet's poetry, a fresh voice out of Tokyo, pours out great immediacy, power, and beauty." -Xavier Breton, Asian Voices
Dr. David Sweet is a poet, author, entrepreneur, executive coach, and runaholic. With a synthesis of the humanities and a practical, accessible approach, David mentors people to create excellence in their lives.
He is a consultant, keynote speaker, and seminar leader. His books include Sweet Sales, Recruit! Becoming the Top-Biller, as well as having published several articles and was most recently cited in Facebook & LinkedIn対応履歴書いらずのソーシャルメディア転職術for his expertise in using Social Networking for recruitment in Japan. His poetry includes Xavier Breton's Pop Rocks and Split Infinity Forward.
David holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Development and a M.A. in Communications from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
He lives in Tokyo with his wife, sons, fish, and running shoes. He can be found at www.drdavidsweet.com