About Adam
Adam Fulford is an American criminal, artist, and author of his memoir, The Message of the Rose. Born in North Carolina in 1983, Adam’s humble upbringing in the Smoky Mountains taught him to revere nature and appreciate life in all its expressions.
After moving to Colorado in the nineties, and a successful decades long career in the stone industry, Adam’s life was marred by a series of run ins with the law, addictions, and painful losses. In 2017, Adam was sentenced to 35 years in the Colorado prison system after a devastating criminal episode nearly took the lives of multiple people, including himself. It was this event and the subsequent near-death experience that would forever change the context of his life. Adam’s fall, as depicted in The Message of the Rose is a roller coaster ride filled with highs and lows, tears and laughter. His story is a testament of the transformative power of love and the strength of a warrior’s spirit. The brutally honest narrative cuts with a serrated intimacy into the deepest questions that haunt human consciousness. Life, death, heaven, hell, depression, possession, addiction, redemption are only some of the complex topics addressed in this intricate portrayal of Adam’s life. Adam has dedicated The Message of the Rose to his two beautiful daughters, who he lost the day he was arrested.
Today, Adam continues his artwork and in between works at San Carlos Correctional Facility as an Offender Care Assistant providing care to inmates stricken with Alzheimer’s and dementia. He has found his humble purpose in trying to bring a measure of peace to these terminally ill men before they pass into the next plane of existence.
About David Towns
Growing up in a military family meant spending a few of my formative years living in Japan. My father was stationed just outside of Tokyo. Even now, in my mind's eye, I can vividly see the majestic Mt. Fuji, women dressed in their colorful kimono gowns and wooden geta sandals, cherry blossoms at their peak, and school field trips to see temples and statues of Buddha.
My father’s side of the family were strong fundamentalist Christians. They were genuine, grounded people with strong convictions. I remember sitting in church and listening to fire and brimstone sermons about eternal damnation for sinners. My father adhered to the principle, "Spare the rod, and you spoil the child." I wrestled with these teachings, especially given my brief introduction to Buddhism and Shintoism in Japan.
This confusion only fueled my uncertainty and skepticism. For me, education became a solace, a place to retreat and expand my horizons. It was also a way to put off the “real” world. However, I had a passion for learning and a hunger for the Truth with a capital T. It has kept me on this path and continues to this day.
A significant turning point came later in my life, through a series of personal challenges. I found myself at a Wayne Dyer talk at Mile High Church in Denver, Colorado. It was here that Dr. Dyer introduced me to the teachings of Dr. David Hawkins – a spiritual teacher and author. Intrigued, I immediately bought Power vs. Force from the church bookstore, a decision that profoundly impacted my life. Compelled to delve deeper, I made trips to Sedona, Arizona, to hear Dr. Hawkins speak. These experiences granted me insights into spiritual truths, life, and death that I had been seeking for so long.
Amidst this spiritual journey and my quest for purpose, I met Adam. This tall, lanky kid, with his genuine kindness, made quite an impression on me. I admired his kindness and compassion. Despite our age difference, we both ironically enjoyed the same genres of music and a shared desire to know the Truth. Looking back, it was this very quest that solidified our enduring friendship, one that has lasted over twenty years now.
