Becoming - Softcover

Being both evocative and provocative, the author, using a artfull synthesis of poetry and prose, takes the reader on a transformative exploration of the timeless themes of love, truth, killing, sexuality, religion and politics that characterize the human condition. "Becoming," is a timeless book that is both intimate and broad in scope. By challenging your core beliefs on the human condition, this book invites transformation. The character Bill travels through time gathering insight into the human soul. He explores the effect that the darker forces of power and greed, which have plagued humanity throughout history, have had on mankind both on the individual and societal level. Juxtaposed to this are the forces of love, truth and enlightenment which are also explored. Your journey of discovery with Bill will be both entertaining and revealing as you examine the struggle that exists within everyone of us between these opposing forces. By the end of your journey, experience the triumph of the human spirit over the powerful forces of conflict, chaos, and adversity as conclusions are drawn and solutions to the problems identified are proposed.

Dr. Peter J. Morry was born in 1947 in Ferryland NL, a small fishing village that has been the home of his family for over 200 years. The son of a fish merchant Peter was raised by Anglican parents in a community that was predominantly Catholic. Both his mother and grandmother were war brides from England and Scotland. He graduated in 1976 from Memorial University with a Ba. BSc. BMSc. MD. LMCC. He has practiced medicine in NL, British Columbia and Australia. He is currently practicing in NL. Married to Josephine Tarrant from St. Lawrence NL, he is the father of three children. Both he and his wife have travelled extensively to about 20 countries, and currently reside in Ferryland. Dr. Morry is an avid reader, a fly fisherman, a poet, a philosopher, and a sailor. He has a keen interest in politics and is decidedly an unconventional and provocative thinker. He has served as Mayor of Ferryland, has been a member of the NLMA Board of Directors, a Kinsmen and a Branch President of the Canadian Legion. Dr. Morry has been writing for over 40 years and his book, "Becoming" is representative of the depth of his passions and the diverse nature of his interests.