News: Book Wealth Loss! ~ ~ ~ ~ Phyllis A. Whitney Died

February 18th, 2008

Book News!

As you can tell by now, I am into books! Earlier I Wrote about the ‘Value Of Books’ in BookWealth. As I will continue there, later there is another form of wealth found in Books and that being Authors them selves.

Never being a ‘Mystery Buff’ I was never acquainted with Novelist Phyllis A. Whitney. Those who enjoyed her works are saddened to know that she passed on February 8, 2008 in a hospital in Charlottesville VA at the ripe young age of 104. Reported by her son-in-law, Ed Pearson on Thursday February 14th. Cranking out books to 94, she was to have said, “Writing Keeps Me Young!”

Her daughter Georgia Pearson, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survived her.

Recognized and honored by the Mystery Writers of America and held in high esteem, she sold millions of copies of her suspense filled romantic narratives, Children’s ‘Who Done Its’ and young adult stories. Knowing that this is a little late to be front page news, yet because of the arena, that writing has brought me to, this sad report is apropos for our venue today.

It is interesting to me how this becomes important, as I become aware of the value of books! If you would like to read more about Ms. Whitney’s (She always kept her maiden name.) life Check out the New York Times Article February 9, 2008

 

 

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Book Burnings for Pagan Christianity! Important News.

February 9th, 2008

Interesting development in the making. I just received a post that Book Burning is not just a thing of the past. It may be written off as promotional hype, yet it caught my eye as I have been writing a series on “The Value Of Books” on our sister web page Book Wealth. I read the original Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola 3 or 4 years ago, and it opened my eyes to a lot of things that are a part of TheTraditional Church today. In fact I started a Spiritual Blog, called Won Preacher’s Thoughts with a remark about ‘The Traditional Church ‘ and somewhat in line with Frank’s … … … ‘Position’, (For lack of a better word.) This will be a subject there later. Here is a portion of Frank’s Post:

Letter from Frank Viola - BOOK BURNINGS FOR PAGAN CHRISTIANITY!

Book Burnings and Other Such Things …

A heart-felt “thank you” to all of you who have written me such encouraging emails and letters regarding the new book, “Pagan Christianity.” I’m so glad it’s having such an impact on so many people.

If you’re following the Blogosphere, you are aware that many are writing great reviews on Pagan Christianity while others are doing their dead-level best to prevent people from reading it. (Some of which are by people who haven’t even read the book.)

Right now, some people are saying ( rather loudly) that they want this book to “go away” and “disappear.” And they are working hard at persuading people NOT to buy the book. There are even rumors about book-burnings afoot. George and I have been called a few names, including “anti-Christs” by some who hate the book. …

I can understand how people think differently about different things. Yet to even use the term, ‘Book Burning’ sends chills down my back, now that I have become aware, not just of the Intrinsic Value, but also of the different kinds of Wealth that are a part of every book.

For those who are interested in books in general, may profit from taking “The Tour” at BookWise Pays and have your eyes opened to even more.

Until next time, Be Blessed, DP

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