William Douglas: award winning author

The Book of Poetry Sung to the Tune of our Power, Beauty, and a Building Revolution of Consciousness

Douglas was the Poetic Underground Poetry Slam Winner, Sept. 2024 ...

INTRODUCTION

In the summer of 2024, poet William Douglas, like most of humanity, was “emerging” from a coma called the Lockdowns, when a revolutionary movement called Poetic Underground in the urban womb of Kansas City’s West Bottoms began to re-emerge. Click to learn more or order this book.

In the silent urban walls of graffiti and industrial zones … people began coming together again … sharing one another’s space, and souls, and fears, and dreams … and it unleashed this torrent of poetry in Douglas that simply … could not be stopped, could not be hobbled, could not be suppressed … and its ache to remember the beauty of you, and the limitless possibility of a humanity remembering how to “dream with one another” … came unleashed. 

These verses are the songs of this re-awakening … of people like you … remembering our power and our glorious beauty as human beings. This building revolution that is our realization that we, in fact, are dreaming the world of our future … right now … right here … at this moment in history. Will it be division … or communion?

Science shows that the main obstacle holding us back is our illusion we are small and insignificant. THIS BOOK IS A DAGGER IN THE HEART OF THAT OLD SAD SMALL WAY OF BEING AND SEEING OURSELVES … and it is the powerful hammer of our awakening that will build a world we can only imagine, “image-in.”.

In this wholly unique book of poetry spanning Douglas’s nearly four decades of poetry writing … and his life of tragedy and miracles … William Douglas invites you and your soul on a journey you won’t forget, and that the world will be forever changed by.

Douglas is the Founder of two global movements;

Founder of World Tai Chi Day

Founder of The Global Transformation Project

He is an Award Winning Author of 7 non-fiction, fiction, & poetry books. United States Award Winner of the AOL / Chicken Soup for the Soul Writing Award, and his first novel was selected for, “Best Fiction of the Year” by Spiritual Enlightenment Magazine

His 4 editions book, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tai Chi & Qigong” was a #1 best selling book on Tai Chi, and was recommended by American Airlines Inflight American Way Magazine, and is published in several languages

Douglas is the official tai chi expert for famed naturopath and author Dr. Andrew Weil’s webpage. He received numerous awards and proclamations by governments around the world for expanding global awareness of Tai Chi and Mind Body arts … and has striven to bring the poetry and Tai Chi communities together for many years.

The Making of a New Science (Available in English & Spanish)

Douglas is the Founder of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

 TAO OR TAI CHI: THE MAKING OF A NEW SCIENCE, READER REVIEW

J. Vanschelt

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding the heart center of Tai Chi Bill Douglas does it again. Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016

Bill Douglas is a pioneer relationship artist. Forming strong lasting relationships through deep listening and true hearing of the heart of the one in front of him. This book relates his life long journey of discovering the natural science (Tao) of Tai Chi. The information and perspective shared in this book are gleaned from decades of study and interactions world wide with other Tai Chi players. Bill lived this Tai Chi experience through his idea and actions … Bravo Bill for once again helping the Tai Chi world come together in the flow and May we all experience the Tao of Tai Chi.

Douglas is the Founder of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

 THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO TAI CHI & QIGONG (PENGUIN ALPHA BOOKS), READER REVIEW

David Bucklow

5.0 out of 5 stars Fourth Edition - Best Yet

Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2014

Bill has done it again .. With more improvements

This is a great book to read through & to keep handy as a reference ... full of comical comments from Sage Sifu... AND with this edition , links to his web site for many short videos to help you visually with the form. How's that for value.

NO other book out there offers that much for so little... Add this one to your wish list if you intend to start practicing Tai Chi .. or if you already practice Tai chi .. I have purchased 5 so far, for the students in my class, and my copy is always handy.

Keep up the great work Bill.

"What a gift ..." 

-- Deepak Chopra

"BEST FICTION OF THE YEAR AWARD" 

-- Spiritual Enlightenment Magazine

 2012 THE AWAKENING, READER REVIEW

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012

Dear Mr. Bill Douglas,

I have read your new book, 2012-The Awakening, and would like to thank you for such a thought provoking, inspiring, and emotional book. This book is a rare gem that should be read by all. Thank you for your continued guiding of others toward seeking peace and understanding, uniqueness of each person (culture), and how each unique person is a necessary part of the whole (earth). This spiritual connection of all, is within us all, whether we acknowledge it or not.

Sincerely, Rob Krucek

A CONSPIRACY OF SPIRITS: WALL STREET VS. THE 99%, READER REVIEW

Karen Jeffers Tracy

5.0 out of 5 stars … A Brilliant novel which illuminates reality.

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2016

I highly recommend Conspiracy of Spirits! On one level, it’s an action-suspense novel, which not only illuminated the forces of greed which are manipulating public debate and resources for their own benefit, but also paints a powerful picture of the positive impact individual decisions and actions can have on the world.

I read it in two days straight – eyes glued to the page! At one point I was reading while cooking dinner and yelled “Noooo! Noooo!” The kids came running to see if I’d burned something, and when they saw the situation they patted my arm and gently suggested, “you could put it down...” I shouted, “No I CAN’T! The bad guys are almost getting them! I HAVE to see what happens next!”

I’m usually a nonfiction reader. So what makes this novel particularly satisfying to me, is  … It’s a reality we all need to know more about.

"What a gift …" 

-- Deepak Chopra on "2012 The Awakening" 

William's book was lauded by Time Magazine's Whistleblower of the Year, Coleen Rowley, NY Times best-selling author, Steve Alton (author of MEG), etc.

Its core character and heroine, Ravi Shyalaman, is a Tai Chi and Yoga master who finds herself at the center of global intrigue that threatens the progression of the entire human race.  Ravi's story becomes a story of human history, telling a tale of millennia of humanity's consciousness history and social history with headlines of the current day. Readers/reviewers say it entertains with a nail-biting technological thriller tale that kept them on the edge of their seat through the course of this fast-paced adventure--while providing an exciting science-based vision of humanity's future.

READER REVIEWS ...

"I'm now a huge Bill Douglas fan. I have now read both of his books and loved them. I am a mystery and thriller book reader and this book had me hooked from the first pages. Douglas has taken everything that is happening in our world today and wrote a great mystery, Everything is right off the front pages of the world's newspapers. If you like good thrillers and you care about our world and what's is or isn't happening you will love Douglas's books."

-- Wixxie J. Skellet

"5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening, Exhilarating, Engrossing! This is the first 5 star rate I have given! The book deserves it.  Every few pages an astonished "Wow!" fell from my lips. It is truly as good as all of it's greatest reviews.  The story is thrilling: an edge-of-the-seat-read-til-wee-hours tale. Besides the the enthralling story, the book is also full of incredible insights into our world of today, and of the possibilities for our world of tomorrow.  Read it! Seriously."

-- Ranch Lady

"The characters ... are real enough to almost jump off the page, shake your hand, and engage you in conversation. This makes the plot so much more real, as it is all about what it is to be human. The richness of the characterization make this exploration so real and persuasive. I know that Bill was really trying to, at least in part, get these questions asked in a way that made us believe that the questions are important, and I believe he did that in spades.  Finally, it's a romping-good story. You care about the characters, you want to see "what happens next," and that's what makes a page-turner. So enjoy, and take as much of the richer meat as you feel inclined to."

-- B. Rogers

"AWESOME READ! I purchased this novel because of the Amazon reader reviews and the subject. I thought that I would not be as impressed as others with its content because I have read many books on 2012, but was amazed when I started to read. I found that I was unable to stop reading for the content caused my inner sense to continue. 2012 The Awakening is amazing and I am very glad to have purchased it. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL AMERICANS."

-- Curious John

"What a Mind Opening Book! Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2010 Verified Purchase Not only is this book a terrific thriller, but most chapters begin with actual quotes from various sources to verify the facts behind it. Many religions teach about the need for adherents to develop transformed minds and this book shows how this is possible. I bought the book based on who the author is and was pleasantly surprised to find that it exceeded my expectations in both content and style. I see that Bill Douglas has two other books coming out over the next couple of years and look forward to reading them."

-- Kungfu Quaker

SMART author, Bill Douglas's award winning ted talks-like visionary books, are books on transformation. His award winning fiction are intellectually trans-formative, while his non-fiction books enable readers to "experience" that sensation of expansion.

Although Bill thoroughly enjoyed creating entertaining visionary fiction, his goal is to actually offer transformative experiences for his readers … in the form of his globally acclaimed Tai Chi & Qigong DVD, CD, and non-fiction Tai Chi and Taoism books. Click "Shop" for Bill's non-fiction books and CD and DVD programs.

5 out of 5 stars on Amazon  ... UNITED STATES WINNER OF AOL/CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL WRITING AWARD ...

"The Amateur Parent: A Book on Life, Death, War & Peace, and Everything Else in the Universe"

This book's vignette, "Little League Baseball" was the United States winner of the AOL/Chicken Soup for the Soul Award writer's award.  Each of these unique stories of the universal events in a parent's life unfold to embrace the world at large and the flower of humanity.  Bill's one of a kind book achieves what William Blake described in his renowned line, "To see a World in a Grain of Sand, And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour" ...

As the title says, "a book on life, death, war, and peace, and everything else in the universe!" 

Not a smarmy candy-coated version of life, but a profoundly inspirational book that explores and celebrates all the great issues of our time and our lives through the everyday experiences of . . . an Amateur Parent (aren't we all?). 

This collection of two or so page vignettes weave together a tapestry that readers have called, "Moving!" "Magical" and "A rare book of truth." 

This book was the product of an angelic experience it's author Bill Douglas had, reinforced by a miraculous message from his mother who'd passed away years before. However, as ethereal as it's inspiration was, the tales told in it's pages are folksy, down to earth, and yet at the same time expansive and profound. 

Both hysterical and heart breaking, the common thread of all the adventures of amateur parenthood within it's pages, is compassion. You will discover that you are not alone in the self doubts and issues you confront in parenthood and life. And you will shed some tears and share some laughs with the entire human race, as this book's universal message helps you feel a part of a greater whole of the amateur human beings that inhabit this beautiful world.

What a book!  And what a nice man...  For anyone out there who thinks they may not be doing such a great job at this parent thing it's a great read... you realise that you're actually not doing too bad, that you can't be perfect all the time and are allowed to make mistakes - and learn from them, because after all that's what they're for.  It makes you think, then it hits you that however long your childs life is it isn't that long at all... I for one will take a little step back, take a deep breath and enjoy my son a little more.

-- Kaz

One of my favorite memories growing up was sitting around the fire pit in my grandparent's backyard.  Those summer nights with the crisp breezes would carry embers of the roaring fire my Grandfather couldn't help feeding.  With every twig or twist of paper he'd poke in, a story would ignite.  Its those "I remember when's" that educated me, inspired me, molded me and triggered my youthful imagination.

Now, thirteen years after his passing, the embers no longer blow in the crisp breeze . . . but the "I remember when's" are continuing on.  Only now, instead of embracing my Grandfather's spirited recollections and insights, it is the words of others I am capturing.  William Isaac Douglas, author of the Amateur Parent, pens the words of the latest "I remember when's" and tales of insight I drank in.

These words, however, are different.  Douglas intertwines lessons and pieces of nostalgic moments into bits of writing and pieces of poetry all sprinkled with wit and humor.  At just the right moment, you'll find quotations from singers, writers and the like.  While learning about him and his family, you can't help but learn about you and yours.

This inspirational work, comprising of 154 pages, is a relatively quick read.  I wasn't able to put it down - each turn of the page unfolded a mystery both within the life of his amateur parenthood and my own.  I found myself related to a lot of what he wrote and expecting to experience that which had nothing to do with me or my family.  This book taught me that the journey never ends and the journey of my own parents continues.

-- Jennifer Hollowell, Editor, This Book Reviewer