Luis Bernardo Mercado's life experiences; education; diverse friendships; supportive family; karate training, teaching and competing; love of books and extensive reading; owning an...view moreLuis Bernardo Mercado's life experiences; education; diverse friendships; supportive family; karate training, teaching and competing; love of books and extensive reading; owning and running businesses; extensive travels; and academic research helped him write this book. He believes that Antidote to Trumpism contains insights that will help others to better understand and act on important issues through critical thinking and intellectual honesty.view less