Think a Renaissance Man is a thing of the past? Think again. Better yet, read the day-to-day adventures of John LaCasse, whose 25-year career as a Seattle yacht broker/countertrader gave him a circle of comrades including mobsters, Italian banking families, and handshakes with figureheads from China. John LaCasse wore long black cars and jet planes like Adidas. Fast cars in the driveway, massive houses with helipads, and big money deals without caution. He was the badass of Seattle whose reputation had him holding millions of dollars in a Berluti French leather briefcase. Celebrities like Jaques Cousteau, Stephen Hawking, and Valerie Taylor, along with presidents, diplomats, university Chancellors, and students knew that he was the wild card; unpredictable, yet capable of getting the job done.

This is no typical memoir. It’s the story of how one man shows that living life to the fullest, ricocheting from one daring deed to another—usually in reaction mode—can bring a sweeping range of emotions—bravado, enlightenment, sorrow—that will be felt unequivocally by his readers. Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love will see a similar approach to life—only from a male perspective. Not just breathing air, breathing life.

Going back to school in middle age, LaCasse was kicked out of three universities. No Stop Sign here. He embraced transcendental studies, leading to an MBA and a Ph.D. Then, a personal trinity of women shed a new understanding of science and spirituality.

While frequenting his favorite bookstore, Shakespeare and Company, in Paris, LaCasse’s stream of consciousness thrusts him suddenly into the presence of a 13th-century theologian. Both now in the 21st century, their conversation over coffee plummets—well, propels—John from DEALS and DANGER, into a new DESTINY.

“A vivid portrait of a man's life that's by turns rollicking and soulful”
– Kirkus Reviews