Nick Pappas has published a series of over 20 thought-provoking books with Algora Publishing, examining ways to handle personal challenges, how to think about our relationships to each other and how to decide our own path in life, how to choose what we do and why, and how to get the most out of everyday life.

Nick teaches high school English Language Arts in Western New York. Prior to that he worked as a director and consultant in information technology. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and Harvard Law School. Nick has written numerous short stories and poems in addition to his philosophical dialogues.

Sometimes people get so distracted by our appearance that they fail to look any deeper and find out who we are as individuals. As the main character, Model, says: “People love me for my looks...but I wish there were more… to me.”

Sometimes people get so distracted by our appearance that they fail to look any deeper and find out who we are as individuals. As the main character, Model, says: “People love me for my looks...but I wish there were more… to me.”

What if we look into our internal mirrors and are not satisfied with what we see? Philosophy can be uncomfortable. Talking about moral principles or ideals challenges us to look frankly at our weak areas with honesty and courage. The characters encourage us and accompany us as we, too, strive to grow, each in our own way.