Anita Glaster – författare

The level of intellect seems to be the one constant that no one has control over, but it can be influenced by pedigree, somewhat.  It is never created or originated from its source and can only be enhanced and refined.  It is masterfully placed within each of us.  Intellect can be enhanced by infusing more knowledge, but this still will not produce wisdom unless it is coupled with truth in relationships and understanding of oneself.Sometimes life is so poetic in the ways that individuals' stories unfold.  Pathology must be processed out of our lives.  Consequently, each person's ethology speaks loudly; and that is that secrets cannot hide the true deceitfulness of the heart.

In this stirring family saga, we delve into a world where tradition grapples with self-discovery. Members of a family, haunted by generational echoes, brave their own paths towards freedom from the past's grip. Through turbulent bonds and intimate reflections, they confront the essence of love, respect, and self-worth. As they navigate inherited trials, their stories reveal the enduring strength of the human spirit. This tale is a profound meditation on the complexities of familial ties and the quest for personal truth, urging readers to embrace the challenge of stepping into the light of authenticity.As the narrator of The Family Affair Series, this 4-book series is in story and character form.  I plan to share my own life lessons, information that I gathered from my social work practice, counseling sessions with clients, spiritual wisdom and my understanding of human behavior framed within the toxic pathologies of families.  Toxic families remain aloof to cause and effect at its basic level which can thwart the self-evolution of future generations.  Not inherently or utterly bad, the ego is about self-preservation at all costs and to do this, it will sometimes manipulate and even present a fraud to get what it wants.

And so, I present a personal theory; that it is imperative that those responsible for the growth and development of children are diligent in establishing their own self-evaluation and evolution.  In due course, guardians are responsible for the emotional and mental acuity of their offspring, which will aid each child in possessing some form of positive reflection and understanding within themselves. Children need assistance in supporting the strongest personhood within themselves.  Yet, one can only give what they have acquired through their own personal work in the development of themselves.  They must find their own mental acuity.  By and by, we cannot give what we do not possess ourselves.Many times, misunderstandings will drive our behaviors and produce that which has been derived from a pathology of lessened mental acuity (i.e., how well your cognitive abilities are working).  This involves memory, focus, concentration, and understanding.  Nevertheless, mental acumen then is defined as, "e;the ability to judge well; keen discernment; insight, acuminous.  (Adjective.  C16:  from Latin:  sharpness, from acuere – to sharpen, from acus – needle) [2]. I believe that the spirit, then the soul of a person, can be sharpened, changed, and transformed by the simple desire to be better than one's pathology.  Of course, we must have a source, at that!  One greater than ourselves.  My personal narrative, you ask.  Ask yourself, "e;how do I want to live today to ensure that the next generation gets what it needs to live in peace and harmony with themselves and each other; finally, the world?"e;   Selah!  See you on the other side.

Contemporary literary fiction focused on family life and intergenerational dysfunction. The series blends domestic drama, psychological realism, and moral introspection to examine trauma, secrets, and the long arc of family patterns.The Family Affair Series is a four-book fiction collection that traces the Johnson family across decades: A Beautiful Stormy Day; Secrets From the Closet; In Mommy's Shadow; and Who's Watching the Children. Told primarily through a family narrator who doubles as a clinician, the books map the emotional ripples of tradition, secrecy, and generational pathology. While unafraid to depict raw behaviors—adultery, substance abuse, borderline symptomology—the books emphasize the possibility of repair: therapy, personal accountability, and intentional parenting. Tone moves from intimate domestic detail to broader moral contemplation, and the books conclude with practical discussion questions and author notes that invite reader reflection on family legacy and healing.