Local Author Unveils Book of Self-Reflection

ALACHUA ‒ A local author book launch provided a sneak peek Saturday of the “Good Life Station,” a new community hub on Main Street in Alachua that will have its grand opening in March.

Several interactive digital displays showcased the first book from David Wisener, a lifelong county resident who is Economic Development Manager for Alachua and pastor of Redeemer, a church plant with the Free Methodist Church.

The book launch included discounted copies of Wisener's book, an author autograph and reading session, free baked treats from Nancy's Bake Shop, and a gift card raffle.

Wisener said his book, ‘Lost the Plot: Finding Our Story in a Confusing World,’ is a memoir that mixes theological and philosophical reflection, asking and attempting to answer questions surrounding human identity and how we understand life.

“I struggled to make sense of my life for many years,” he said, “and over a long process, I finally realized a lot of that had to do with the kinds of stories I believed about myself. 

“We all have these ideas—these stories we cling to that we allow to define who we are.  A lot of the time, those stories aren't good reflections of reality, so we need help parsing out what to believe about ourselves, which I hope this book helps others do.”

Wisener said the book is intended for anyone who is asking deep questions about the meaning of life and trying to find their place in the world.

“I want people to feel hope and see that they have reasons to hold on to hope,” he said.  “Much of society is at its base deeply nihilistic and dehumanizing, so hope is getting harder to come by. 

“But the main point of my book is showing that God loves you, and God's story for you is more wonderful than anything you've come up with yourself or been told by others, often including others within a church.  You were made for a purpose by the Author of creation, so cling to that reality, and don't lose hope.”

Wisener's book is available now in hardcover, paperback, and e-book through Amazon, Bookshop.org, and the publisher, Wipf and Stock.

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