I HURT, THEREFORE I AM

About the Book

Back in the early 1600s, Rene’ Descartes, the father of modern philosophy was struggling with the meaning of life, and wondering if he really existed, or if he was just some kind of awareness fl oating around in the universe. He fi nally resolved that he really did exist. His proof was stated, I think, therefore I am. Too bad for him there weren’t any old time cowboys around yet, or they could have saved him all that soul searching. Very early in the life of a cowboy, as he picks himself up out of a pile of rocks after being bucked off his horse, he knows for absolute certain of his existence. In the words of author and old time cowboy, Jon Garate, I HURT, THEREFORE I AM.

Who would ever believe that growing up as a wild cowboy in the Old West would nurture the developing mind of a self-made philosopher?

Herein, a reader can harvest-in-full, or glean piece-meal, nuggets ofhorse sense (country wisdom), feasting on the thoughts and ideas presented throughout this work of art.

About the Author

Jon Garate was raised in the Old West in a unique pioneer background where almost no government existed and people got along quite well. In A Party of One, he uses old time cowboy wit, wisdom and horse sense, and a lot of humor, to present simple solutions (some silly, some serious) for today=s complicated issues. Jon, being well aware of the negative nature of politics, invites you to avoid the feeling of political helplessness by taking on a less serious, yet practical view of the subject. A Party of One will encourage everyone to first, step back and take a more humorous look at their political attitudes, and secondly, step forward and get involved from a simple, down-to-earth grassroots viewpoint.