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I am overwhelmed by the beauty and truth of this epic poem.

Brian D. Farrell, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology, Harvard University

This poem, "Who Are We," carries with it a remarkably clear insight not only into modern cosmology, but also the basic physics underlying modern cosmology. I read into the night because I couldnt put it down. How did we get here, what are we, and where are we going is a wonderful read.

R. Norris Keeler, Ph.D.
Editorial Board, Journal of Cosmology

The topic of Who Are We is the fundamental question we all think about when we step into philosophy or...

'Places You Want to Go' revels in the excitement of travel to and experiences of being in four of the Earth's most wonderful places. Writing while in the midst of his journeys, with fresh, rich and oftentimes poetic language, William Guest offers readers the experiences of travel to and enjoying the destinations. These four high profile places are the Antarctic, the Arctic, Peru including the Amazon Basin and Cusco, and the Yeats Poetry Festival in Sligo, Ireland. With the abundant color photographs and Guest's thoughtful comments, readers can easily journey vicariously to four amazing parts...

Curated from over six decades of writing, the poems in What I Cannot Abandon by William Guest paint an inimitable portrait of the human experience. Contemplating both the mysteries and miracles of life, as well as the challenges of aging and mortality, Guest expertly assesses life's joys and sorrows with insight and tenderness. Through their reckoning with the world at large, these eclectic poems engage the wonder of the universe with buoyancy and pleasure, ultimately staring darkness in the face to learn that, yes, there are still plenty of reasons to rejoice.