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The Egyptians had a way of making things last a long time. Some might believe that the great pyramids will last long after our children’s children are gone or even longer.
The mummification methods used in the time of King Tutankhamun, who was born in 1241 BC. C., have made possible DNA samples from people who lived on this earth long ago. The unique type of work done on human remains can take us back to a time before the birth of the United States. For me, the Egyptians wanted things to last a long time. They left items for an afterlife with mummified pharaohs for them to wear. We continue to search for clues through large excavations as to why they had so much knowledge and foresight.
I really believe that certain books should be preserved and last long after they, the writers, are gone. Maybe they want a legacy from their time on earth. They certainly won’t be mummified like ‘Tut’ was. Could it be a shame? Some writers may want to be held in high esteem in the distant future. It may be some wish for self-gratification.
Through phone conversations, I have gotten to know Arthur Tugman. During a conversation, sayings will fly from your thoughts and make me smile. You never know when this extremely resourceful man will sneak one in. In his book we can observe his intelligent way of interpreting life around him.
I see Art’s writing as enduring through the ages as the Egyptian pyramids have. I can envision your book being kept in a safe place for all future generations to remember. This is the kind of book that will last forever because it has sayings that will surely be used forever, never forgotten because they are important. Some examples are: “The dictionary is the only place you can find success without really trying” and “The key to success is giving failure a break and putting your work to the test.”
Tugman’s verses are a manifestation of the way the world perceives things today. Your thoughts flow from one to another in your references to common thoughts today. These thoughts, written down in this book, will last and you can never forget them once you read them like this: “Don’t let perfection keep you from being ordinary.”
Arthur will make his mark on society. His words will continue even if the book is not wrapped in glass to preserve it. People will remember your sayings or “adages” as I prefer to call them. The human race will always have these thoughts written by Art because they are already in people’s minds. Arthur just reminds us in a very clever way like “Not trying is no different than trying to fail.”
If you read this book, “Adaptations for Life,” you are about to embark on an incredible journey in life. Arthur Tugman’s words will remain in your mind forever. Through the pages, you will see beautifully done graphic art. For me, graphic art represents the Egyptian way of preserving, showing pyramids and references to Egyptian society around the world long ago. My principle is that all writers want to continue to be considered long after they are gone. As Art says in his book, “Be open to new ideas before life closes in on you.”
In my opinion, the words of Arthur Tugman will remain in the minds of future generations until the end of the earth’s existence.