Now Available · A Novel of Ideas

Wisdom isn't taught in a classroom.It's learned in the trenches of life.

Join a young graduate on a transformative journey of discovery. Through the wit, warmth, and profound short stories of his grandmother Sophia, discover alternative views on faith, morality, self-esteem, and what it truly means to think critically in a complex world.

Sophia: Lessons for the Unschooled Mind — book cover

Open your mind to alternative views of our world.

"Kosef stands at the edge of young adulthood, filled with massive questions about the world he is about to enter. He is sent to his grandmother, Sophia. What follows is a masterclass in life — delivered not through rigid lectures, but through captivating stories and unforgettable parables."

Sophia: Lessons for the Unschooled Mind is a fast-paced yet deeply psychological frame story that challenges readers of all ages — from 15 to 50 and beyond — to pause, reflect, and re-evaluate the systems around them.

Stories Inside the Book

I

Righteous Belief

A searing look at religious intolerance and the dangerous claim that one community's worship is superior to another.

II

The Man Who Started the Wildfire

A chilling exploration of how minor, unchecked shifts toward totalitarianism can consume a whole nation.

III

Dead Men's Bones

A sharp warning to re-evaluate our cultural fascination with impassioned, charismatic speakers in positions of power.

Anthony B. Bonapart, author

The Author

Behind the wisdom: Anthony B. Bonapart

Anthony B. Bonapart isn't just an author; he is a man who has observed human nature from some of the most disciplined and critical vantage points in the country.

A proud U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Gulf War, Anthony served in the Security Forces, training elite Military Working Dogs as a Kennel Master, and auditing operations as part of the United States Air Forces in Europe Inspector General team. He went on to protect truth as a licensed Private Investigator and serve the public as a Deputy Director in the North Carolina Department of Justice.

Anthony is also the current President of the Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the NCCU Alumni Association, Inc.

Named the 2024 Alumnus of the Year by the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Anthony brings a lifelong dedication to leadership, truth-seeking, and community empowerment straight to the page.

U.S.A.F. VeteranPrivate InvestigatorDeputy Director, NC DOJ2024 NCCU Alumnus of the Year

For Readers

If you are searching for clarity in a noisy world…

The Thinker & Seeker

For those who feel conventional education misses the core truths of human morality, racism, and faith.

The Next Generation

A perfect gift for high school or college graduates entering a complex, fast-changing social landscape.

Book Clubs & Study Groups

Designed to spark deep, meaningful dialogues about societal control, self-esteem, and personal authority.

Bring the dialogue to your community.

Anthony B. Bonapart is available for dynamic book signings, virtual author talks, and community panels for libraries, schools, veterans' organizations, and bookstores.

Reach out directly to book Anthony for your next event.

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