Making of a Man

A family confl ict provides a superbexample of right versus wrong, of moralcorrectness ultimately triumphing overdeceit and corruption. Captivating eventsthat appear to bring only persecution anddeath reveal an unexpected conclusion asTomas Zurbriggens son is kidnapped by aColumbian drug cartel. Tomas Zurbriggen, the central characterin this story, is charming, contemplative,and hard working, while being deceitfullymanipulative. Tomas did everything, bothright and wrong, with great zeal a trait thatif not harnessed would become his downfall. Tomas had a twin brother, Marcus, who was his polar opposite. Tomasperpetual desire to succeed and Marcus irresponsible approach to life clashed asa result of Tomas scheming tactics. This led to a family estrangement. An exilethat continued for many years and wasnt resolved until an international incidentbrought the family back together. Opening this book will be like looking in a mirror that causes you to stop,evaluate, and redirect your future. It matters not whether you are male or female,young or old. The characters in this story experience many of the same trials thatall of us face as we go about our daily life. The beauty of reading about someoneelses struggles and their impact is that it gives the opportunity to learn from themwithout experiencing the results of bad decisions. It is the decisions surrounding these events that contribute to . . . . . the making of a man!