Alike Regardless: This is Where it Began by Yvener Duroseau
Published 2021Available nowForeword by Mark M. Bello

Alike Regardless

This is Where it Began

A reflective and accessible exploration of human unity in a divided world. Written during a time of global tension, the book invites readers to examine the roots of hatred, fear, and division — and to rediscover our shared humanity through self-reflection and love.

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01We are all human before anything else
02Hate, bigotry, envy, and fear — the four things that divide us
03Why the tear must be mended now, not later

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About the Book

The human race is unique

Despite our many differences — religion, beliefs, race, skin colour, or personal prejudice — there is still one thing that holds our world together: we are all human. But we fail to see the beauty in the uniqueness of humankind, because we have been blinded by hate, bigotry, envy, and fear.

“The principal essence of man is to preserve the existence of the entire living race. One cannot preserve their fellow man without hanging on to the dictates of goodness, love and peace.”

This book represents the beginning of the journey as an author and thinker, grounding the work in empathy and moral inquiry. It works outward — from the wound between people toward the recognition that we are alike regardless.

Alike Regardless asks the question that came before everything else: how can we heal division and see one another as human?

What the Book Examines

Five threads
01
Unity beyond difference

Recognising our shared humanity despite cultural, racial, social, or personal differences.

02
Love as a transformative force

Using love to challenge division, resentment, and disconnection.

03
Self-reflection and personal growth

Examining our beliefs, choices, wounds, and responsibilities.

04
The consequences of hatred and division

Exploring how prejudice and conflict separate people and communities.

05
Hope for collective transformation

Moving toward empathy, reconciliation, and a more connected society.

From the Inside Flap

How to read this book

This was never designed to be read passively. It was written to be worked through — and that changes how you buy it.

  • Don’t read it. Consume it. Study it. Devour it.
  • Treat it like a workbook — underline, highlight, circle, star, write, and put exclamation marks in the margins.
  • Dog-ear the pages, or tab the passages that have particular impact on you.
  • Answer the questions in the “Questions to Ponder” section at the end of each chapter. You will be amazed to see how the text can challenge your mind.

What Readers Say

Praise for the book
“

The author does an amazing job of walking the reader through the journey of how division has torn apart humankind, then introduces love as the key to healing these wounds. I especially enjoyed the call to action, as it encourages everyone to take a stand and work together to fight for all human beings.

Kerry D. Rosado
CEO & Founder, Dyvergent Consulting Group
“

This man is a breath of fresh air in a polluted social justice atmosphere. I get very frustrated with the slow pace of progress and the negativity of our rhetoric. But Yvener and his new book advance an absolutely contagious positivity. If all of us adopted the demeanour and philosophies of Yvener Duroseau, the world would be a far better place.

Mark M. Bello
Award-winning author, attorney & social justice advocate
“

Alike Regardless is spectacular! It’s a wake-up call for us to go back to being compassionate human beings again. Yvener gives us a blueprint to break down the walls that divide us. This book is a must-read regardless of the colour of your skin.

Rene Godefroy
Award-winning author of Kick Your Excuses Goodbye
“

Courageous call to action! The author addresses human existence in pragmatic and academic ways. The division, love, and hate issues spun throughout the text get the reader to self-examine and take action to make the world better. Alike Regardless is a keeper!

Kenneth “MD” Madison
Diversity & Inclusion Facilitator, MD Madison & Associates
Where the Journey Goes Next

The question after this one

Alike Regardless works outward — from the wound between people toward our shared humanity. The Colonization of the Mind works inward: tracing where those divisions were taught, who benefited from them, and what it takes to think for ourselves again. Arriving 18 May 2027.

For Groups

Book Clubs, Universities & Organizations

With the questions at the end of every chapter, this book was built to be discussed. If your group is reading it, I welcome the chance to join the conversation.

  • 01Book discussions
  • 02University lectures
  • 03Community forums
  • 04Panels on division, belief systems & belonging
Start Here

This is where it began.

Before the unlearning, there was the recognition: we are alike regardless. If you are new to the work, this is the book to start with.

Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook · 4.8 stars from 11 Amazon ratings