The Golden Book of Springfield

The novel is set in the future in the year 2018 in a utopian version of Springfield Illinois. In this future Springfield has become a model city for the world symbolizing harmony democracy and spiritual awakening. The citizens live in a society where art religion and civic duty are all intertwined and where peace and creativity reign. The narrative follows various characters as they navigate life in this visionary society. Each character represents different aspects of the idealized Springfield such as artists visionaries politicians and everyday citizens who contribute to the community’s spiritual and cultural flourishing. They are engaged in building a collective future rooted in ideals of beauty justice and democracy.