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We Are Stronger Than We Think By Ted Unarce By Ted Unarce WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE THINK by Ted Unarce BOOK DESCRIPTION The economy of the world’s better-developed nations has come to a stagger. Those in First World countries are often astonished to see their homes, their life savings, even their 401k’s - many of the things they took for granted dissipate, as if into thin air. Luxuries in life, from the capacity to afford anything from a fancy meal to a modest retirement, are now out of reach for so many. And while those in, say, the United States struggle in light of the vanishing middle-class, those working in India, China, and Russia, though not unaffected by recent economic catastrophes, have apparently not been struck as hard as many of us here. What might help serve to explain why the above-mentioned three countries have been impacted arguably far less than the United States - indeed the First World as a whole? In answer it might be pointed out that obviously in addition to their stature as populous large nations, all three, more often than not, are considered Third World nations. Since America also is populous and large, we will exclude this factor from our considerations. We are left with the idea that Third World countries, especially larger ones, might be better-suited to withstand the onslaught of economic devastation than the rest of us? WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE THINK makes study of our resilient Third World populations, of those strong frugal souls who, despite life under heavy duress, are able not only to create, but to oftentimes remain happier and more at peace with themselves than the rest of us. What makes them tick? How can they be so able, not only to survive but to thrive? This book investigates this phenomenon in great depth, wherein our focus is not only on how less-developed nations are uplifting themselves, but how we might also uplift ourselves by learning from them. Some might express skepticism at this, which is understandable in light Also Available From of how many of us in First World countries continue to be quite unconsciously inculcated TED UNARCE with schema involving ideals like the questionability of used merchandise, or that technological savvy and the supremacy of science dictate in the end the worthiness of a nation-state. Let us, however, divert the reader?s attention to consider just one of these topics: The undervaluing of used merchandise. We offer too incidentally that in most Third World countries, second-hand goods are not so easily cast aside as they are here in America. Clothing in developing nations is much more likely to be passed down from person to person, and merchandise there is valued for its functionality, rather than for whether it is in fashion. On a related note (but nonetheless critical) - food there is almost never wasted. Available at www.TedUnarce.com and AMAZON.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Alogside his work as an author, Ted Unarce is also executive producer for GTC Films, an independent production company devoted to providing better awareness for often overlooked social issues. Some of his projects currently underway include Modern Day Slaves, which depicts the plight of overseas foreign workers, Lines of Tribe, which shows the intricacies of interracial relationships, Show Me Your Talent, a reality show made for TV. He is also behind the creation of the pioneering Third World International Indie Film Festival. Prior to his work in film, Ted owned a franchises in the medical staffing and insurance examination. Before this he owned a bio tech firm manufacturing diagnostics immunal assay and medical devices. Ted’s area of expertise includes strategic planning, manufacturing , marketing, and mergers and acquisitions. In school, Ted took a keen interest in, and was a major in, philosophy. In combination, this education and his business know how allows him in most cases to speak knowledgeably about science and medicine, and to explain with tact the theories standing behind these fields of study. Ted’s hope overall is to use his various talents to fight social injustice, and to “give back”—in his own way, by raising awareness for these inequities by way of powerful, progressive media.