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Common Sense from a Common Man
Author Shares Controversial Opinions on Various Topics in New Book

EUGENE, Ore. – Jacob C. Larson provides readers with a blunt and candid take on life in his
new book, Common Sense from a Common Man: One Man’s Opinions on Life’s Common
Conflicts (published by AuthorHouse).
In an honest, straightforward manner, Larson discusses a myriad of current issues, from
relationships with friends and parents to politics and religion. “(The book) challenges the reader
to take a look at their personal life and how they live it,” he says. “This book feels like a ‘slap’
when you read it. It was written that way on purpose so the reader would feel it and think about it
and, most importantly, remember it.”
The book begins by discussing the relationship between men and women. “Men and
women are different,” writes Larson. “It’s OK; be who you are. … Technology changes; people
don’t. Two thousand years and the relationship between men and women is still fundamentally
the same.” He then explores what it means to be a “real” man and delves into the age-old
questions of what men and women want from each other.
Larson also offers his opinions on the emotional topics of religion and politics and then ties
the two subjects together. “I believe that your belief is your business as long as you believe,” he
says. “As a result, I’ve had some pastors get really upset because my ‘view’ doesn’t necessarily
follow the ‘Word.’”
Throughout the book, Larson covers countless other topics relevant to modern society in
short, easy-to-read chapters that can stand on their own or be read as a cohesive work. “The
book has a way of hitting home or touching on subjects that many people are uncomfortable
with,” he says. “(It) asks (readers) to seize the now, time is of the essence, make a change to do
their part right now.”
Larson has been married for 12 years and has two children. He also runs a business full
time. More information can be found at www.buycommonsense.com or www.larson-official.com

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Q & A with the Jacob C. Larson and Bill at Sandbox Strategies

Why did you decide to write this book?

I saw a need. I work in an industry that is primarily made up of low income earners. They are good people but they often struggle with what would seem to be simple things because of their inability or unwillingness to read about topics that they can apply to their lives. Most of the knowledge they use to manage their personal life is derived from lunchroom conversation. They just don’t have time and the good books are long. For example, “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand is a great book but when you are trying to pay rent, who has time to read it?

What in your life influenced you in your “Common Sense” thinking?

I had a supervisor when I worked for the summer youth employment program for the City of Veneta in Oregon that would always tell us kids to “think”. Before everything we did he’d say, “think”. I just applied it to everything.

Do you live by the book?

Hmmmm, seems like an “aha” question……..yes. I think so. I also fail miserably at times. But I don’t think what I’m asking people to do in the book is really all that difficult.

There are a lot of traditional values cited in the book. Do these still hold true in this day and age?

I’ve been asked that before. Yes I do, I think they still apply. I think that regardless of how so called “advanced” we get, as a society the basics are the same. It’s actually kind of humorous to me that people would question that. To me it seems rather obvious. Technology changes; human nature does not.

So you admit taking a particular point of view in the book; do you think that will turn some people off from reading it?

Absolutely. I’m sure some would find my responses to some of the topics to be offensive. But they can’t escape the reality of what I’m saying. That reality plays out every day in their day to day lives.

What do you want people to walk away with?

A sense of responsibility for their actions with a feeling of empowerment. I think readers learn that taking responsibility is the right thing to do.

What has been the reaction to your book? Any good stories come out of it?

Well, it’s written with an edge, so I’ve gotten a lot of, “I like what you said, but I really didn’t like how you said it.” On the flipside, because of the way it’s written it seems to stick with people. And for that reason I think I’m happy with the results. (People tend to remember when they’ve been slapped!) But it’s a slap that gets them to “think” so I’m not inclined to apologize. Any good stories? This one reader I gave it to broke up with her boyfriend after reading it. She claims she’s happier. She thanked me. I think that’s a good story. But her ex-boyfriend probably does not.