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Excerpt From "Lived Once"

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"Lived Once"

A true story about a 10-year-old boy who continuously encountered a sinister omen in his dark dreams. The ominous sign relentlessly pursued him with two more explicit warnings, indicating the end of a life. After death came, the divine distinctly recognized his shattered heart. That sacred sign was actually captured on the author's camera.

In 2011, my wife and I met a white puppy—a Maltese with two round black eyes and a glossy black nose—at a pet store in White Marsh Mall in Maryland. It was an experience that we will never forget. The moment we walked into that pet store, the atmosphere was filled with barks and playful energy from all the adorable puppies. When we sat down in the playroom with him, amazed by his charm, he kept rubbing against our feet. Long story short, that day, we brought him into our home and named him Teddy Bear. Since then, our lives have changed indescribably.

When our daughter-in-law saw him for the first time, she affectionately called him “Teddy Three Dots”: two black eyes and a shiny, round, black nose on his bright, white-furred face. Since then, Teddy has become a member of our family. He not only brings laughter and joy to our home with every wag of his tail and playful bark, but he also shares our happiness as well as sleepless nights and life’s pains along our way.

We suspect he wasn’t born into a rich, happy environment. If he had been, they wouldn’t have sold him for two grand. He might have been the unfavored son, unlike his siblings. He could also have been born on an animal farm somewhere in the northeast. Many commercial breeders keep animals in crowded and in filthy conditions. We hate the way humans treat animals. Many people ignore their feelings and also deny their desperate wish to live peacefully, just as we do.

Who gives us the right to feel superior and treat them the way many of us do? Imagine if aliens invaded the earth and treated us and our children as their pets. How would we feel? Worse yet, we could become an abundant source of protein for those expedition crews from outer space.

But that was far too exaggerated. Consider this: humans have already committed acts of cannibalism. The infamous killer from Milwalkee, Wisconsin, was one example. He dismembered human bodies and stored their organs in a refrigerator for later consumption—a story that completely dominated the news. Therefore, we should not fear aliens right now. Instead, we must focus on human behavior and how we treat one another, as well as animals. My profound love and enduring compassion for animals did not simply appear overnight.

Excerpt From "Teddy Three Dots" - Content Warning. Not For Kids!

When I was a boy living in a war-torn country, I saw someone whacking a dog with a heavy steel hammer and chopping its head off with a butcher’s knife to prepare it for food. Believe me, by the look in the dog’s eyes and the way he acted—violently trying to break free from a thick noose—he knew he was about to be killed. I ate dog meat when I was young, living in a man-made hell on earth. That experience has haunted my subconscious ever since. In my home country, people still eat dog; vendors in wet markets hang their heads and carcasses for sale. Now living in America, I don’t see people eating dogs. Many of them, at least where I reside, seem to live happily in harmony with humans. That feels like a blessing. But pigs and many other animals, unfortunately, are not that lucky!

Where I come from, people used to roast whole pigs, or sometimes piglets, and showcase them during wedding ceremonies. In the old days, butchers didn’t stun the pigs before killing them. Instead, they would violently force a long, sharp knife—similar to an ice pick—into the animal’s throat, twisting it while the pig screamed until all the blood drained out. Believe me, it was agonizing. Yet, we refused to acknowledge that the animal was begging for its life, as if we were in that same situation. We simply ignored their feelings and pain. Many people didn’t have to go to slaughterhouses or wet markets; they killed the pig right in their backyard, and they took pleasure in it. And it was all legal where I came from. So, take a moment to think about that.

People used to slaughter pigs for their weddings. Standing in front of the whole roasted pig, the couples and their families would pray to Buddha or their God for a long-lasting marriage. Once the ceremony was over, everyone enjoyed singing, dancing, and eating the pork, wishing the couple eternal happiness.

We didn’t follow that cruel tradition! Many of those couples practice Buddhism—which teaches not to kill even an ant—and frequently go to temples to beg for Buddha’s blessings. Our wedding was very simple, serving only cakes and fruits. Our sons’ wedding and engagement ceremonies were similar; we didn't roast a whole pig or piglet. Unfortunately, people in America still roast whole pigs, young and old, for parties, picnics, and especially wedding or engagement ceremonies

I had also seen a chicken running in a circle, squawking noisily with its throat cut and bleeding. Humans stood around watching and making fun of the way it bled to death. Where I grew up, treating animals with cruelty was normalized—and it still happens today. They never tried to hide it from the children. As those children grew up, they either developed adverse childhood conditions that ruined their lives, or they became cold-blooded butchers themselves. I’ve seen it in my home country.

Every action has a consequence, but some people don’t care. They believe Buddha or God will forgive them if they pray or confess after doing bad things. Afterward, they feel fine doing it again and again, going to temple or church to wash away their sins. Humans are so naïve. We think Buddha or God will forgive and forget! In reality, nobody knows if they have already forgiven us or are planning something in our life as a consequential reaction to our behavior. We just assume we are invincible, like spoiled rich kids who will not be punished by their parents. And it is true; many parents are forgiving. They love their kids without any conditions. I’m not saying parents should not! I love my children unconditionally, but I always try to make them see the contrast between right and wrong and the consequential results of our own behavior.

We live in a rural area in northeastern Pennsylvania. Many times, while driving on the main road near town, I have seen and heard pigs crammed into 18-wheelers on their way to the slaughterhouse. They oinked intensely, sounding as if they were crying. They seemed to know they were going to be killed, screaming in terror. Every time I passed those trucks, I lost my appetite and felt deeply depressed for the rest of the day. I used to eat pork, but I don’t anymore—period! Many friends thought I had converted to Islam, but I didn’t. Instead, I have tried to become a vegetarian on and off for several years.

I don’t think I did it correctly the first time and got sick due to a lack of essential vitamins. So, I have been trying again, slowly. For almost five years, I no longer have eaten pork nor beef, and I feel fine. Recently, during a business meeting at a famous steakhouse in Texas, I ordered fish and successfully overcame the temptation of red meat. Currently, I only eat chicken, fish, and vegetables. My ultimate objective is to stop consuming meat entirely, and it has absolutely nothing to do with my health or religious beliefs. I genuinely feel the pain of the animals and wish to do something about it. Just imagining the moment they await slaughter is enough to completely ruin my appetite. This highlights how intensely my mind reacts to the killing of animals.

I am sure scientists have done studies and concluded that humans’ meat-eating habits came naturally, and that it might be our Creator’s design. Without an abundant source of protein from animals, we might not survive. But I am sure not all animals with canine teeth are born to eat meat, nor are all animals with square, flat teeth—like cows—meant to eat only grass. It does not matter how our bodies were created; it matters how we feel. This is the very struggle I have faced. Without Teddy, I might never have overcome the exhausting battle between my own survival and the crushing guilt of being a butcher’s accomplice every time I ate meat. Our mortal bodies will inevitably return to dust, but the soul will last for eternity. And here is where our journey begins.

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I read Sans Famille, written by Hector Malot, which generated a lot of emotional feelings. I'm now reading your memoir, and the same feelings flood my mind and heart. Hope your book will be recreated into a movie like "The Killing Field." DTP, San Jose, California - "Beyond the Fear of Death" Reader

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A horrific history of the past! In this world, maybe only you who could dare to do this! Teachers in my area wanted to bring this story to their classrooms... LTL, Fort Worth, Texas - "Beyond the Fear of Death" Reader

The book delves into the depths of sorrow and agony, not just depicting a single life but serving as an embodiment of the torment endured by the Vietnamese people. It captures the heart-wrenching struggles, the shattered dreams, and the relentless pain that permeates every page. The author’s words paint a poignant picture of a nation scarred by war and ravaged by loss. Each chapter unravels another layer of anguish, immersing the reader in a sea of emotions. Through its raw and honest portrayal, the book confronts the harsh realities faced by the Vietnamese people, leaving an indelible mark on the reader’s soul. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength that can be found even amidst the darkest moments of despair... CT, Burke, Virginia - "Beyond the Fear of Death" Reader

Extremely good presentation and the photos are great. I’ll read this weekend! But, I really want to thank you for the autographed copy. I planned to pass this along to my sons as they need to understand more of what their Uncle Bob, my best friend, and several from my high school classmates were fighting for and gave parts of their lives in the jungles and in the sky! Dr. BMJ, Mansfield, Texas - "Beyond the Fear of Death" Reader

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