William D. Albright’s “The Pearl of East Texas.” Have you met a real Hero? Whether showing bravery when others thought all was lost or the rise of an individual to stand up against the denial of his or her constitutional rights that changed a nation. Such was the case of Mattie Pearl Albright. This book tells her remarkable and extraordinary story of love, charity, compassion, and leadership. Born in the early 20th century, Mattie grew up in the Jim Crow era in Shreveport, Louisiana, and eventually moved with her husband William to East Texas. In each location, she was a standout, whether at her segregated high school in Shreveport, starting and managing one of the few credit unions established for blacks in Los Angeles, or being an avid volunteer, serving on the city council and founding two chambers of commerce in East Texas. She achieved all of this while raising and nurturing a family.
Elizabeth Brown’s “Privacy is an Illusion: A Memoir of Life Events Witnessed by T.S.” Issues confronting people have not changed that much over the centuries, and generation after generation must deal with them. Written by clergy member Elizabeth Brown, this book is for feelers and thinkers who know there is no one answer to life’s riddles. The reader is responsible to write in their own minds what happened before and after. They must ascribe the meaning. This quirky book is not for the faint of heart, but maybe, it will help us think more kindly and less harshly.
Cynthia L. Clark’s “Boulder Girl, Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low.” Recently divorced Lana Ross wants to change the locks at her home and randomly chooses a local locksmith, Leon. Unbeknownst to Lana, Leon was a former classmate who had been infatuated with her in high school and has stirred up his old feelings for her into lust and obsession. However, his plans are derailed when Lana meets Vincent “Roadking” Romano, a handsome Louisville Harley-Davidson dealer. An instant attraction leads them to an intense and deeply moving love affair. But, Leon’s jealousy kindles an evil monster inside him and leads him down a path of vandalism and murder. Interwoven with an unforgettable, compelling account of tender love in the beautiful Boulder, Colorado area, this book is a tale of spellbinding suspense.
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Charlotte Haile studied the arts at the Washington School of Art and creative writing at the University of Georgia. She has lived in the south all her life and enjoys sharing a good story. The Alexander Treasure is her first novel.
In 1942, Anna Morgan breaks a promise to her father and sets out on Napoleon, an untamed Arabian stallion who takes her on a wild ride to the Alexander plantation-a place forbidden to her because of a longstanding feud between the Morgan and Alexander families. Anna’s adventure leads to the discovery of a valuable pendant-part of a stolen treasure that Andre Alexander brought to Oakwood, Georgia, in the mid-1800s-as well as an encounter with the dashing young Justin Alexander. Despite the feud between their families, Anna and Justin find themselves drawn to each other. But they must keep their love secret, and their union will take them down a path of danger and suspense. Will the Alexander treasure and their families’ greed rip the lovers apart? Or will they find forgiveness and love? Find out in this romantic and suspenseful debut novel-a tale of lust, greed . . . and murder.
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Are the Resurrection and the Rapture one and the same? How will these events manifest themselves on Earth? Will I receive my resurrection body after I ascend to Heaven? How will I receive God’s salvation? These and many other common questions about the Rapture and the Resurrection are answered clearly in the Scripture, but often this information is muddled by modern interpretations, biases and speculation. This book peels away layers of confusion and prejudice to reveal the purity of God’s word.
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