Nonfiction, thought-provoking historical analysis that pragmatically defines the term "woke" and goes on to explain how the misinformation surrounding it has become a catalyst for propagandistic narratives. This book is case study for my first book.

WOKE & PROUD The Charlatans' Inconvenience

• Defines the term "woke" pragmatically from its American Civil War origins, to the weaponization of this term in modern times.
• Historical timeline and socio-cultural impact in the USA and abroad.
• Examines how this term has become a catalyst for propagandists and opportunists alike.  Explores in detail how to identify the propagandistic weaponization of the term through bias exploitation. 
• A litmus test from cover to cover with hundreds of easter-eggs. 
• A relative short read with thought-provoking and mid-blowing wisdom, meant to be read several times over.
  
  

WARNING:  Read this book only if you truly have an open mind, if not… you are still welcome to buy it and have it readily available for whenever your mind opens up.  This book will be waiting for you.  This book will challenge you, pull you in all directions, and augment the way you see the world today – yes, seriously, are you ready?

FINALLY, A BOOK THAT PRAGMATICALLY DEFINES THE TERM WOKE AND EXPLAINS ALL MODERN CONNOTATIONS IN PROPER CONTEXT!

Much more than a book.  This is your Guide to defeat authoritarian propaganda.

• Paperback Highest-Quality paper perfect binding. Elegant typography. 
• eBook Customizable viewing on mobile, tablet, and computers. 
• Both books are available worldwide via BookBaby Bookshop or any of the vendors listed on this page. 
  
  

Why did I write this book? 

I wrote WOKE & PROUD The Charlatans' Inconvenience any time I got down time while serving onboard USS COLE DDG-67 and whenever I had some downtime at home.  I was the Ship's Intelligence Officer while the ship was conducting several evolutions at shipyard, in home port, the Atlantic Ocean, and several locations in the East Coast. This book is the fourth manuscript I've wrote while on the ship.  This is the second book I released because of the urgency of this topic. 

Just like my debut book, this book is a fairly short read, but it is meant to be read several times.  Each time you read it you will discover additional layers to this important topic.  Everything in the book has a purpose, from the cover design to the linguistic structure, the typography, the feel of the paper, everything has a reason to be, and those discerning eyes will be able to find all the intricacies incorporated through this book. Whether you're for or against "Woke" - this book will shed light on many facts that will afford you a greater understanding of how this has become a wedge issue in the current socio-economic and geopolitical arenas. 

The book is also accompanied with videos, materials, descriptions, interviews, and articles related to authoritarian propaganda.  You'll be able to access all those (free of charge) today by visiting www.halflifecrisis.com

WOKE is one of those terms many people misuse, and it is often misunderstood and misrepresented by those for and against this term.  This book finally defines the word pragmatically in proper context. - J. Marcelo Baqueroalvarez

Visit Woke & Proud - Half Life Crisis for more detail about this book, related material, international vendors accepting several currencies, and a lot more.

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AUTHORITARIANISM & PROPAGANDA The Puppet Master Tools
This is my debut book and was written as guide to defeat authoritarian propaganda.

I'm a US Navy Veteran who retired as a Senior Chief Intelligence Specialist after 20+ years of service.  Today I'm a multimedia artist living my post-Navy adventure with my beloved wife and daughter.   

The following link has more details about me.  But here are a few highlights:

J. Marcelo Baqueroalvarez - Half Life Crisis

• Born in San Francisco de Quito, Republic of Ecuador.
• Came to the United States in 1995, graduated college Magna Cum Laude in 1999.
• Severed in the US Navy from 2003 to 2024. Travelled the world and have more than two decades of adventures to talk about.
• Founded BeeZee Vision, LLC™ - a Multimedia and Web-Development company in Virginia 2013.  Today it is a family-owned artistic expression portal.
• Founded Half Life Crisis™ in 2019 as a daughter-dad art project. Today it is a hub for Original Art and Literature.
• Founded Info in Context™ in 2024 a free educational resource to defeat authoritarian propaganda in the USA and around the world. 

I'm the kind of person who speaks my mind unapologetically and live life to the fullest in the best way I can.  Now that I'm retired, I focus on the little things in life, and spending as much quality time I can with my wife and daughter.  There is a lot you don't get to do when you're floating in the middle of the sea for months at the time.  Since all that is over now, I don't take myself too seriously, but I am very serious about what I set my mind to. At this time is to help defeat authoritarian propaganda in the USA and abroad.