The Way Back

In 1991, Sam is a struggling songwriter who becomes a new father and scores a hit record on the very same day. But with opportunity calling, he is too exhausted to answer. His passion and creativity have vanished and the steady stream of music that once flowed freely through his mind is now bone dry. In desperation, he answers a cryptic ad and is drawn into an all-encompassing adventure that takes him beyond the facade of the man-made world to the one nature designed. There, Sam discovers hidden truths that will not only save him, but are sure to enlighten and inspire you to set your own transforming course toward greater well-being. This stirring, tender-hearted tale of one man's awakening is both rich parable and enriching resource. Full of humor and wisdom, The Way Back will forever alter your perception of health, your relationship with your body, and your understanding of the powerful link that exists between you and planet Earth.

Sam is a struggling songwriter who becomes a new father and scores a hit record on the very same day. But with opportunity calling he is too exhausted to answer. His passion and creativity have vanished and the steady stream of music that once flowed freely through his mind is now bone dry. In despiration, he answers a cryptic ad and is drawn into an all-encompassing adventure that takes him beyond the fascade of the man-made world to the one nature designed. So begins The Way Back, author and nutritionist Sam Rose’s tale of man and Earth that is equal parts rich parable and enriching resource. Rose weaves into his story a treasure trove of self-care and environmental truths that will not only enlighten and save the character Sam, but can serve to set readers on a similarly transforming course toward greater well-being. With the wry and wise guidance of a Native American recluse named Nate, the skeptical Sam reestablishes a connection with planet Earth that forever upends his assumptions about every day life. From food choices to sleep patterns, Sam embarks on a quest for the modern-day Holy Grail: a set of natural laws that forge a path to vibrant health. Based on truths that are as old as time, though long obscured by forces within the man-made world, this new direction quickly informs every meal, every step, even every breath. With Nate as fatherly linchpin, Sam meets a host of dynamic characters that share his newfound reverence of nature. The winsome Heather, a bright nineteen-year-old with a penchant for patchouli oil and tie-dye, sells fruit and vegetables at the Farmer's Market and sings for spare change. Noah, a congenial African American street vendor with uncanny intuition, provides his clientele glimpses into their youthful past, while serving up hot chestnuts and fresh lemonade. The dynamo, Maggie, holds court over her health-food store, a self-avowed labor of love. Al, an ardent United States Senator, is driven to educate everyone on the Earth's precarious ecological state. As Sam comes to understand the inexorable connection between his own health and that of our planet, he uncovers secrets that turn his world inside out, upside-down, and finally, right-side-up again. Rich in gentle humor and age-old wisdom, The Way Back is a stirring, tender-hearted tale of one man’s awakening; chock full of eye-opening knowledge for anyone embarking on the journey to better health.

Sam Rose, CN MS is founder and head nutritionist of Rose Nutrition Center in West Los Angeles, California. In practice for 20 years, Rose’s client list numbers over 2,500 and includes many of the top names in Hollywood. Mr. Rose holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, a National Certification in Nutrition Counseling, and is a Certified Iridologist. A recognized authority in his field, he has appeared on national television, been quoted in Glamour, Self, and Runner’s World magazines and has authored dozens of articles on natural health for a variety of periodicals. One article, “How Long Do You Want to Live?” was the basis for a Fox television news piece on longevity in which he also appeared. He has been a radio commentator, writing and voicing over 40 segments for the “Natural Health Link” radio program on KIEV AM Los Angeles (examples are available at www.rosenutrition.com/html/foh.php) and is a former co-host of the 1 hour weekly radio program “Home Nutrition” on KYPA AM Los Angeles. He has appeared on NBC, Discovery channel and Fox television as a nutrition expert. Before practicing nutrition, Mr. Rose had a 20-year career in the music business as a singer, songwriter and producer. The commercial success of a song he co-wrote with his twin brother, coinciding with a decline in his own health catalyzed a shift in priorities that ultimately led him into nutrition consulting.