David L. Workman's Blog, page 7
September 1, 2015
'A powerful memoir . . . a study in miracles & circumstance'
'Letter from Alabama' has been reviewed by Diane Donovan, Editor at Donovan's Literary Services. Ms. Donovan writes . . .
'Letter from Alabama is a powerful memoir of the author's life, and documents what happened when, as an infant, his mother dies and his father later abandons him...leaving him with an Alabama woman who...takes a big leap of faith in mailing a letter to a newspaper in a distant state asking for help in locating the family....(It) is a study in miracles and circumstance: as much as it adds intriguing elements about small-town color, it's ultimately about how a young boy emerges from uncertain roots to become a successful man....'
Available in ebook & paperback editions at www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK and http://goo.gl/6QgNII
'Letter from Alabama is a powerful memoir of the author's life, and documents what happened when, as an infant, his mother dies and his father later abandons him...leaving him with an Alabama woman who...takes a big leap of faith in mailing a letter to a newspaper in a distant state asking for help in locating the family....(It) is a study in miracles and circumstance: as much as it adds intriguing elements about small-town color, it's ultimately about how a young boy emerges from uncertain roots to become a successful man....'
Available in ebook & paperback editions at www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK and http://goo.gl/6QgNII
Fireworks for an inspiring true story
Today is a big day for 'Letter from Alabama.' We're celebrating the more than 3,000 people who now 'like' our Facebook page -- and who also like the inspiring true story of two children saved by grace and a family's love and by a letter that traveled hundreds of miles in 1952. Which explains why we're sounding off with a "fireworks display" on the FB page. See it here: http://www.facebook.com/letterfromala....
Find the book here:
And http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK
And: http://goo.gl/6QgNII
Find the book here:
And http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK
And: http://goo.gl/6QgNII
August 31, 2015
'What a fantastic book'
One of the great things about writing and publishing 'Letter from Alabama,' the true story of two orphaned and abandoned children saved by grace and a family's love and by a letter that traveled hundreds of miles, has been meeting on the Letter from Alabama Facebook page so many people who appreciate a good story -- especially a true one. Here's a new comment:
'When I heard about this book about a month ago, I found it and ordered it. I could not put it down for very long. What a fantastic book. . . .'
From Shirley J. at: http://www.facebook.com/letterfromala...
Thank you, Shirley!
'When I heard about this book about a month ago, I found it and ordered it. I could not put it down for very long. What a fantastic book. . . .'
From Shirley J. at: http://www.facebook.com/letterfromala...
Thank you, Shirley!
August 28, 2015
'Story of unconditional love, care, and forgiveness'
5 stars for 'Letter from Alabama' from Alexandra, a reader / reviewer on Amazon and Goodreads . . .
"I got my heart broken by (author) David Workman . . . . This skillfully written biography covers a lot of subjects, including history, parenting, adoption, and most importantly, the heroism of ordinary people. It tells the story of unconditional love, care, and forgiveness, and of those who aren't afraid to take a chance for somebody else's sake. Every page filled me with thrill . . . ."
For the full review, and more: https://www.amazon.com/review/R13RZKO...
"I got my heart broken by (author) David Workman . . . . This skillfully written biography covers a lot of subjects, including history, parenting, adoption, and most importantly, the heroism of ordinary people. It tells the story of unconditional love, care, and forgiveness, and of those who aren't afraid to take a chance for somebody else's sake. Every page filled me with thrill . . . ."
For the full review, and more: https://www.amazon.com/review/R13RZKO...
August 27, 2015
'An extraordinary and heartwarming account'
Midwest Book Review has this to say about 'Letter from Alabama' . . .
"Critique: Impressively well written, organized and presented, 'Letter from Alabama: The Inspiring True Story of Strangers Who Saved a Child and Changed a Family Forever' is a compelling and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end. An extraordinary and heartwarming account, "Letter from Alabama" is very highly recommended for community library American Biography collections. For personal reading lists it should be noted that 'Letter from Alabama' is also available in a Kindle edition ($2.99)."
Author note: 4 editions of the book are available from your favorite booksellers:
http://goo.gl/ftacUH
Midwest Book Review:
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/
"Critique: Impressively well written, organized and presented, 'Letter from Alabama: The Inspiring True Story of Strangers Who Saved a Child and Changed a Family Forever' is a compelling and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end. An extraordinary and heartwarming account, "Letter from Alabama" is very highly recommended for community library American Biography collections. For personal reading lists it should be noted that 'Letter from Alabama' is also available in a Kindle edition ($2.99)."
Author note: 4 editions of the book are available from your favorite booksellers:
http://goo.gl/ftacUH
Midwest Book Review:
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/
August 25, 2015
5 Stars
A new review of 'Letter from Alabama' at Goodreads and at Amazon . . .
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R13RZKO...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R13RZKO...
August 21, 2015
See our news release about 'Letter from Alabama'
See our news release about 'Letter from Alabama,' the inspiring true story of 2 children saved by grace and a family's love -- and by a letter. 4-plus stars from Amazon & Goodreads reviewers since its release in April. The news release:
http://goo.gl/4onIsO
http://goo.gl/4onIsO
August 18, 2015
'A Solid 4.5 Stars' for Letter from Alabama
Here's a new Amazon reviewer's comment on 'Letter from Alabama' . . .
A SOLID 4.5 STARS!!
By Yankeelin on August 17, 2015
Format: Paperback
This is one of those books that works its way into your heart and just will not be dislodged...i found myself thinking about David and his brothers long after the reading was done.
In 1952 a woman in Alabama sends a letter to the editor of a newspaper in Dayton, OH in hopes that 1- someone will read and publish it and 2- that someone will identify the little boy left in her care.
And so his story begins. And flourishes. And spreads across the country.
The author sums it up best on one sentence...."it will become a lifelong lesson about the power of grace and acceptance-the capacity of open arms and an open heart to (transform) human relationships."Letter from Alabama: The Inspiring True Story of Strangers Who Saved a Child and Changed a Family Forever
A SOLID 4.5 STARS!!
By Yankeelin on August 17, 2015
Format: Paperback
This is one of those books that works its way into your heart and just will not be dislodged...i found myself thinking about David and his brothers long after the reading was done.
In 1952 a woman in Alabama sends a letter to the editor of a newspaper in Dayton, OH in hopes that 1- someone will read and publish it and 2- that someone will identify the little boy left in her care.
And so his story begins. And flourishes. And spreads across the country.
The author sums it up best on one sentence...."it will become a lifelong lesson about the power of grace and acceptance-the capacity of open arms and an open heart to (transform) human relationships."Letter from Alabama: The Inspiring True Story of Strangers Who Saved a Child and Changed a Family Forever
'A Solid 4.5 Stars' for Letter from Alabama
Here's a new Amazon reviewer's comment on 'Letter from Alabama' . . .
A SOLID 4.5 STARS!!
ByYankeelinon August 17, 2015
Format: Paperback
This is one of those books that works its way into your heart and just will not be dislodged...i found myself thinking about David and his brothers long after the reading was done.
In 1952 a woman in Alabama sends a letter to the editor of a newspaper in Dayton, OH in hopes that 1- someone will read and publish it and 2- that someone will identify the little boy left in her care.
And so his story begins. And flourishes. And spreads across the country.
The author sums it up best on one sentence...."it will become a lifelong lesson about the power of grace and acceptance-the capacity of open arms and an open heart to (transform) human relationships."
A SOLID 4.5 STARS!!
ByYankeelinon August 17, 2015
Format: Paperback
This is one of those books that works its way into your heart and just will not be dislodged...i found myself thinking about David and his brothers long after the reading was done.
In 1952 a woman in Alabama sends a letter to the editor of a newspaper in Dayton, OH in hopes that 1- someone will read and publish it and 2- that someone will identify the little boy left in her care.
And so his story begins. And flourishes. And spreads across the country.
The author sums it up best on one sentence...."it will become a lifelong lesson about the power of grace and acceptance-the capacity of open arms and an open heart to (transform) human relationships."
'A Solid 4.5 Stars' for Letter from Alabama
Here's a new Amazon reviewer's comment on 'Letter from Alabama' . . .
A SOLID 4.5 STARS!!
ByYankeelinon August 17, 2015
Format: Paperback
This is one of those books that works its way into your heart and just will not be dislodged...i found myself thinking about David and his brothers long after the reading was done.
In 1952 a woman in Alabama sends a letter to the editor of a newspaper in Dayton, OH in hopes that 1- someone will read and publish it and 2- that someone will identify the little boy left in her care.
And so his story begins. And flourishes. And spreads across the country.
The author sums it up best on one sentence...."it will become a lifelong lesson about the power of grace and acceptance-the capacity of open arms and an open heart to (transform)human relationships."
A SOLID 4.5 STARS!!
ByYankeelinon August 17, 2015
Format: Paperback
This is one of those books that works its way into your heart and just will not be dislodged...i found myself thinking about David and his brothers long after the reading was done.
In 1952 a woman in Alabama sends a letter to the editor of a newspaper in Dayton, OH in hopes that 1- someone will read and publish it and 2- that someone will identify the little boy left in her care.
And so his story begins. And flourishes. And spreads across the country.
The author sums it up best on one sentence...."it will become a lifelong lesson about the power of grace and acceptance-the capacity of open arms and an open heart to (transform)human relationships."
