Robert Heinlein is often thought of as one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. His most popular book; A Stranger in a Strange Land; created a counter cultural revolution. Which resulted in many cults built around his fictitious culture that challenges every axiom of society. *Note that this book was written in the 1960's when "free love" was widely accepted by the younger generations. It arguably influenced the "free love" movement and the "sexual revolution "in general.
Valentine Michael Smith (a.k.a. the Man from Mars) is heir to a considerable fortune from his Mother, Father, and actual father as well as the vast fortunes of each crewmember who was on the first expedition to Mars. In accordance to the Larkin Decision Mike is the sovereign ruler of Mars, having stayed the allotted years on Mars. Jill compares Mike to an angel. " He had old, wise eyes in a completely placid face, a face of unearthly innocence." He is a babe in the woods so to speak. He does not......

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Title: A Stranger In A Strange Land
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