What's Wrong With My White People?: Let's Be Fair About Who Invented Our Way of Life

How did the history of 1492 become so misinterpreted? What happened to teaching generations, past and present, the truth about the many contributions people of the Western Hemisphere provided to our modern-day civilization? Why has society refused to recognize the extraordinary number of gifts the Native Indians gave the world? In telling his story from the perspective of a white colonizer, Dave invites you to share his journey from being misinformed and ignorant to understanding and sharing. You'll learn the truth about advancements the Native Indians brought to our culture such as:

• The first true democracy
• The complex construction of the Andes roadway system (225,000 kilometres)
• The developing of the majority of our world's food supply today
• The sophisticated healthcare tools and practices

In "500 Years of Lies..." inspirational speaker, Dave Patterson, the1492guy, talks about discovering the truth and how it changed his life forever. He came to the conclusion: What if Europeans and Indians were peers and co-equals, but then people forgot? After reading this book, you'll be able to move past the guilt from misunderstanding and discover the truth of 1492.

Known as the1492guy, Dave Patterson always leaves his audiences inspired to take action about the Myths of 1492. Through extensive research he has compiled and organized the real truths of 1492 in a way that is unforgettable to his readers. Dave takes you on a fascinating journey delivered with passion - the same type of conviction that caught his attention in 1999 after first hearing Ray Fadden's message. Dave was driving his car listening to the radio and it was during that moment listening to Ray when something changed in Dave. Since then, his attitude has never been the same. Dave Patterson is convinced if an immediate transformation could happen to him, it could happen to others. He loves and cares for his subject, as well as the people he writes for; that's why his communication is clear, fun, and practical.Get ready to go back in time and gain new perspectives on today's civilization. The experience will have you looking at the amazing pre-Columbian narratives from a positive point of view, as Dave fills in critical knowledge gaps left by our mainstream education. Without going back to a point of origin and correcting many misconceptions, the problem solving and complaint processes of today may be doomed to keep repeating the same errors and flawed solutions. The extra ingredient of de-coding which Dave adds is understanding we as Westerners typically react with guilt and pity. But to this date those feelings haven't worked in bringing about useful change in our societies. Are you prepared to go beyond guilt and pity? When you are ready for a deeper understanding, learn why our approaches haven't worked. Realize exciting new truths awaiting you in Dave Patterson's book, What's Wrong With My White People?: Let's Be Fair About Who Invented Our Way of Life.