The Devoted Call for Hope

Why are you writing this story?There are lessons to be learned from the interactions of a sultan and his children, particularly, the sultan’s interaction with his eldest son. Plus, it is still a relevant story even after 500 years have passed, and important lessons can be filtered out from the interaction between a father and his son.Surely, this relationship between Sultan Suleiman and his eldest son Prince Mustafa was not learned in schools of the western world, whether, elementary, junior high, or high school. I should know, I went through the education system and the information written in this story was not thought. Granted, if one were to attend a History Faculty at any University, surely, one would expect that parts of this story, would have been thought in the program. But, I strongly suspect that the part about Prince Mustafa being executed by his biological sultan father would not be in the literature, maybe only a line or two, at the most would be there. Furthermore, the urge to write this story now is due to wanting to relay the information that is still an intriguing topic of conversation in other parts of the world, while in the western world, it is a topic that is seldom talked about, discussed, or studied. Moreover, it will be beneficial to write a non-fiction story that will educate and entertain the esteemed readers, and introduce a high percentage of them, to a part of the world that they might not know much about. But, I have to clarify the above statement of, a non-fiction story; this story is not entirely non-fiction. The story is a non-fiction telling of the Ottoman Empire, until the tail-end of Lawmaker Sultan Suleiman’s time, in other words, chapters one to five (and chapter seven) are true and well researched telling of the empire. Therefore, everything written up until chapter five is accurate and a fact. Granted, it is a strong statement, which could be retorted by a reader, with one line that could show something other than what was written in this story. However, I am confident of the truth, and welcome any critique, therefore, bring on the criticism. However, most everything in chapter six will be a fictional telling of what happened when Prince Mustafa rode into the Ottoman Empire’s campsite, and entered the shadowy big black tent, where his sultan father was waiting for him in, therefore, the readers will have an entertaining, interesting, and surprising chapter. But please, I urge you to not peek ahead. Therefore, to the question of, why are you writing this story? The answer is that I feel compelled to tell this fascinating tale to readers, who surely want a story about intrigue, manipulation, and refined culture from days long forgotten.In this story, I will explain the life of Prince Mustafa and the betrayal charges made against him by his sultan father. Also, the part where Mustafa enters the tent has been speculated by most everyone, but never fully known; what really happened inside the black tent? The factual answer is this, no one knows what happened. What I will do is take you back to October 6, 1553 and bring forward previously unknown and intriguing events from that day, told in a fictional telling. Purchase the book and take a ride to a different world.Thank you and take good care,

Wallpaper for some time

Wallpaper for some time

The below image was found from the internet.  This website used the image since the children (of war-torn Syria) in the image were thought to be looking into the camera wanting and hoping for a bright future to come, where they can be happy and safe with family and friends.  The wishing of a bright future by the children is similar to what this website is hoping for, which is a bright future of internet users visiting the site to read informative articles.  We are hoping both good wishes come to fruition.

Hope is a good thing 

Thank you for visiting,

Ben

Star Wars Released on May 25

Star Wars Released on May 25

The movie of Star Wars, almost all of us love to watch, was released in theatres in the USA, on May 25, 1977.  It has been 37 years, this month, almost to the day. 

The film was made for 12 million dollars, however earned 800 million dollars in World Wide Sales. 

         Original poster 

As of 2014, the film is the third highest grossing film in the World.  And is often ranked as one of the best films of all time, by viewers and movie critics.  

The film received the 'Best Picture' Academy Award in 1977. 

       This one is awesome 

Most fans will not know, but 'Star Wars' is preserved as part of USA's National Film Registry, by the Library of Congress, as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."  

Also, the film's soundtrack was added to the USA's National Recording Registry.  

        Storm troopers 

Significantly, Star Wars is an important achievement in USA Film History.  

If you read this, and watch the film in the future again, remember that this movie is highly important and therefore should be watched with great admiration. 

Thank you for reading,

Ben here

The Fire of Hope

The Fire of Hope 

'The fire of hope never dies'. --- Ben Oak

Only The Brave YEA

Only The Brave Youth Equality Association

     Second Attempt at the Logo

     Help our children

Sincerely, 

Ben