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BLASTED from COMPLACENCY

A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel

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Discover the terror experienced by Israelis and Palestinians ensnared in a never-ending violent cycle of surprise attack and counterattack.

“I want to give voice to Israelis’ and Palestinians’ absurd existence.
Both Israelis and Palestinians are real people trapped in an epic tragedy.
Isn’t it time to end it so a new beginning can be forged?”

— Penny S. Tee

What people are saying about BLASTED from COMPLACENCY: A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel

“Penny S. Tee is a superb writer, and the way she moves from viewing monuments to how the war spawned a maelstrom of madness is as thrilling as it is chilling. What Penny and her family learn about themselves and human courage is a testament to the endurance of our species and the hopes we all have of creating a world that works for all.”
—Jean Houston, Ph.D., Author, Scholar, and Advisor to the United Nations

. . . compelling and wonderful story. An awakening for sure! The motto of the Jewish National Fund is to teach our leaders that you must stand up and be counted. Your book exemplifies that.
—Russell F. Robinson, CEO, Jewish National Fund

PENNY S. TEE

As a Jewish child growing up in the United States, Penny S. Tee was raised to care about Israel. However as an adult, events in her ancestral homeland took a back seat to the concerns of her everyday life as a stay-at-home mom and wife. She made the occasional donation to Jewish fundraising campaigns and then went about her daily business. Israel was a blip on the radar screen of her life.

All that changed when Penny was thrust to the front lines of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict while vacationing in Israel in 2014. Cowering in a bomb shelter with her family as missiles exploded around them, Penny witnessed the terrors of war firsthand . . . and she would never be the same again.

BLASTED from COMPLACENCY: A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel is Penny’s compelling, true account of her harrowing ordeal and how it jolted her out of inaction, caused her to rethink her beliefs and helped her find her life’s purpose.

Penny goes beyond the politics, headlines and rhetoric to humanize the conflict, painting a vivid picture of the grim reality faced daily by Israelis and Palestinians as they struggle to live their lives under the constant threat of attack, injury and death.

She reveals how her experience of being a human target impacted her life and psyche, reshaping her priorities and igniting in her the desire to work for change. She details her journey of personal transformation from a casual bystander to an activist for peace and reconciliation. And she shares the valuable life lessons and remarkable insights she has gained along the way.

In addition to her own story, Penny also writes about those on both sides of the struggle who are working for peace in Israel. And to help readers who are on their own path to discovery, she even includes an overview of the teachers, publications and films that helped guide and shape her transformation.

An authentic chronicle of one woman’s inspiring, ongoing quest for peace both within herself and in the world around her, BLASTED from COMPLACENCY is a revelation with the power to open minds and change hearts.

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More praise for BLASTED from COMPLACENCY: A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel

BLASTED from COMPLACENCY blasts you into a beautiful, spiritual, and magical place, Israel. There, author Penny S. Tee guides you along her journey from bar mitzvah rites to bomb shelters and back, all the while keeping you entertained and well-fed like the good Jewish mother that she is.
—Carole Lieberman, M.D., Author of Lions and Tigers and Terrorists, Oh My! How to Protect Your Child in a Time of Terror

As a mother, I could feel the anxiety in every turn of the page as Penny S. Tee shared her journey with her husband and son through Israel, the country of their faith. BLASTED from COMPLACENCY is an enthralling account of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the ground during the bombings. As a result of her experience, Penny has met and is working with peacekeepers to make a difference in the world, and she invites the reader to also become involved. An excellent read.
—Mary Sue Rabe, Founder and Director of Women Healing the World, and Author of Stand There and Look Pretty, Darlin’

Penny S. Tee’s BLASTED from COMPLACENCY is a dynamic yet thoughtfully written personal account of the author’s frightening, life-changing experience on a 2014 vacation in Israel, when bombs started flying and bomb shelters became her family’s alternative accommodations. As a reader, I felt I was right beside her and her family through this terrifying experience. She imparts an appreciation for Jewish tradition and history and how important Israel is to Jews worldwide. Yet she also shows empathy for the Palestinian civilians, whose lifestyle and future are in the hands of politicians who seem to value propaganda more than Palestinian lives. Penny’s life’s purpose, to contribute to peace between Palestinians and Israelis, is admirable, and I wish her every success in the steps she takes on this very personal journey that’s so important to the world.
—Founder and Owner of AllMyBest.com and GoodWaysToWrite.com

As you journey with Penny S. Tee on her family vacation in Israel, you will experience her anxiety, fear, and her constant monitoring of social media as she sought to keep her family safe under the ever changing and increasing signs of discord. Upon her return to the United States, she sought to gain knowledge from her insights and experiences, seeking to understand what had happened and to find a way to channel her learning into making a positive impact on the world. Her explanation of what can be done by each of us to seek peace wherever we are is worthy of note and encourages us to follow this path. Let us join Penny as she continues her journey to transform the world, one day at a time.
—Lila M Larson, Author of Small Business Big Growth, 50 Tips to Get Clear, Get Focused, Get Better Results

BLASTED from COMPLACENCY is ultimately a love story—love for one’s country of ethnic origin, love for family and friends, love of self, and a surprising empathy for those who are perceived as enemies. Penny S. Tee weaves her family’s story of a vacation to Israel with her insights gained from finding herself in the middle of the 2014 Israel/Gaza conflict. Her work is a gift to those seeking to better understand both what is going on in the Middle East and their personal reactions to it.
—Charlene A. Derby, Author of “A Boy Learns to Bake Series”

What do you get when a vacation goes awry in a war zone? You get BLASTED from COMPLACENCY, Penny S. Tee’s warm, compassionate, and often passionate tale of her journey of self-discovery to peace and making the world a better place to live. It is a must read for anyone who has ever questioned their purpose in life. This page-turner will leave you yearning for more of Penny’s gentle and self-deprecating humor, sprinkled with sage advice. Not to be missed: Penny’s comprehensive list of resources so you may begin your own journey of self-discovery—in the express lane.
—Cindy S. Rubin, Orange County, CA

Penny S. Tee’s book, BLASTED from COMPLACENCY, opens the door of hope to someday finding a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The first-hand experience she lived during a family trip to Israel opened her eyes to her life’s purpose. Penny’s transformational journey is inspiring, and the life lessons she shares are an amazing tool for anyone trying to fulfill their life’s calling. On either side of Israel and Palestine are human beings who have stories that need to be heard, without assumptions and with true empathy. Penny’s book is a must read to start to understand the history of the area and what people who are immersed in the conflict go through.
—Lucila Diaz, Vancouver, BC

Penny S. Tee’s life was shattered—in the best sense possible. Everything about her life changed after the terrorist attack. The unexpected changes they brought about is what makes BLASTED from COMPLACENCY a thrilling and essential read.
—Bill Valle, Author of Tips to Fight Dry Eye That Work

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I loved seeing the sights in Israel and I think you will too. As a SPECIAL BONUS to sign up for future emails, I’ll send you a collage of some of my favorite pictures.

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INTERVIEW WITH PENNY S. TEE

If you had to explain this book in one sentence what would you say?

BLASTED from COMPLACENCY: A Journey from Terror to Transformation in Israel,” is the true story of our Jewish-American family’s vacation in Israel when we found ourselves touring amazing religious sites and tourist attractions while cowering in bomb shelters in terror.

Who are the major influencers on your life and philosophy?

Jean Houston, Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Golda Meir, Brene Brown, Claire Zammit, Gary Zukav, John Assaraf, Michael A. Singer, Nahid Casazza, Maralys Wills, James Malinchak, The Jewish National Fund, and Toastmasters.

In fact there is an entire Resources section in my book that speaks about teachers and authors that I’ve taken classes with and read their books which helped lead me to my transformation.

What other authors or book influenced you to write this one?

Daniel Gordis, Leon Uris, Elinor Burkett, Ari Shavit, Chaim Potok, James Michener, Estelle Frankel, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Don Miguel Ruiz, Kahlil Gibran, and Rhonda Byrne.

You can find information on these authors in the Resources section of my book as well.

What are some of the major ideas that you integrate into this book or in general?

Throughout my book I discuss transformative events that have occurred in my life to make me the person I am and how I countered their impact with new ways of looking at life. Perception is everything. Being the human target of missiles made me want to work on Peace, but writing this book made me realize I had been working on Peace all of my life, but it had been internal.

In the last chapter of my book I discuss eight life lessons that I live by which include ways to treat yourself and maintain awareness of your private thoughts to the necessity of doing what you love and dreaming big.

If you could not use your current book title, what would be another choice?

A Survivor’s Story of How the Impact of Terror Evolved into a Beautiful Result

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