An Introduction to the Book: My First Two Thousand Years
b"In this episode I read only the front matter of the book, its publishing and copyright details, and the praise and criticism that are published in the hard copy version of this book. If you would like more information about who I am and my intent in publishing this please reach out to me at alexander.gan@gmail.com. My intent is to seek the publisher's permission before proceeding with this project, as I do not desire for any monetary gain during the course of this endeavor. This project is intended to be a gift, and a gift only. The music featured in this episode was composed and performed by myself. Image credit: Basket and Tree Root (detail), Photograph by Thomas Merton, copyright the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University."