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Posted: 4/21/2010 1:08:21 AM
[Last Edit: 4/24/2010 3:10:43 PM by Veracity]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Back in 2005, I wrote a book entitled If There's One Thing I've Learned. It is made up of interviews I conducted with people across the country. I asked people, "If you could go back and change anything in your life, what would you do differently?" The answers I got were pretty amazing. I grouped them in to chapters covering careers, education, romance, money, family, marriage, etc. It's listed on Amazon (if you'd like to read more about it or what those Amazon readers thought of it). Although the book was critically acclaimed, it never took off. The reviews were all unqualified raves....but it was lost among all the weight loss books and the fluffy stuff that seems to get the best media attention. These past five years, I've gotten a big kick out of giving copies away here and there. My kid's teachers, random waitresses, people in the waiting rooms in doctor's offices, etc. My biggest thrill came in 07-08 when I donated hundreds to our troops overseas through Booksforsoldiers.com. Despite the amazing cards, letters, and email messages I got from our servicemen and women, I had to quit that. The postage bill for the average month was just under $900. I kept that up for nearly 14 months.......and it was worth it. A month or so ago, I gave a few away here on AR15.com......and that's what I'd like to do again. I'm not looking to make any money on it. Those days are long gone. And although I'd rather not pay the postage either, I will do that if it means the difference between someone getting my book or not. So.....thanks to our moderator Dog1, I have been given permission to offer you guys free copies of my book. If anyone would like a signed copy, please contact me and you'll get one. Thanks! |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 1:23:18 AM
IM sent. What other works have you authored?
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Posted: 4/21/2010 1:24:01 AM
I'd love one but with 3 kids between 4-9 I never read for pleasure anymore....is there an audio version that I can put on my Blackberry for my commute?
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Posted: 4/21/2010 1:32:47 AM
Sure, I'll take one.
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Posted: 4/21/2010 1:39:06 AM
Sent you an IM.
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Posted: 4/21/2010 1:51:30 AM
Going to buy a copy. Sounds good.
Also, consider this, OP: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=14061791sampling |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 9:30:14 AM
Originally Posted By FiftyCalAl:
IM sent. What other works have you authored? This one book was it. I've had other ideas....(good ones too!)...but till I'm ready to write something about dieting, talking to dead relatives, fashion, or some other fluffy thing, I think I'm done. |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 9:30:53 AM
Originally Posted By VoodooChile:
I'd love one but with 3 kids between 4-9 I never read for pleasure anymore....is there an audio version that I can put on my Blackberry for my commute? It does not exist in an electronic format.....sorry. |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 9:36:24 AM
you will autograph these )or at least mine
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Posted: 4/21/2010 10:46:11 AM
IM Sent. Looking forward to reading it.
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Posted: 4/21/2010 10:55:10 AM
Im sent.
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Posted: 4/21/2010 11:54:01 AM
[Last Edit: 4/21/2010 11:55:53 AM by Dog1]
I'm tacking this.
I also suggest that perhaps you guys asking for one, might consider paying the postage...he is giving them away you know.. |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 12:58:28 PM
Im sent!
I was just looking for something to read! Danomite45! |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 6:27:04 PM
87 interviews, huh?
I'm interested, but I'll have to PM you when I can log onto the regular Arfcom site. |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 11:49:05 PM
Guys,
Great responses so far. IMs and emails add up to about 15 requests....I think. Everybody from Arkansas to Alaska! The first bunch will start to go out no later than Friday......... |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 11:50:54 PM
Originally Posted By FiftyCalAl:
you will autograph these )or at least mine Yes, of course. I had one of my best book signings in the great state of TN. |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 11:53:10 PM
IM sent and thank you!
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Posted: 4/22/2010 12:16:30 AM
Tag
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Posted: 4/22/2010 9:37:39 AM
PM sent.
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Posted: 4/24/2010 3:12:07 PM
Guys,
Someone IMed me to ask if I was still doing it. Absolutely. As long as this thread is up, I'm doing it. |
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Posted: 4/26/2010 5:21:09 PM
Got mine today! Thanks again!
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Posted: 4/26/2010 7:40:24 PM
got our copies today THANKS!
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Posted: 4/26/2010 7:46:18 PM
yes please
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Posted: 4/26/2010 7:58:48 PM
Sure, I'll give it a go.
PM in coming and would like your e-mail addy for a yappal payment to send ya a few bucks. |
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Posted: 4/26/2010 8:00:25 PM
Originally Posted By Veracity:
Guys, Someone IM'ed me to ask if I was still doing it. Absolutely. As long as this thread is up, I'm doing it. This thread will stay up until you tell me otherwise. Just make sure when you're done to let me know so I can close this out. |
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Posted: 4/26/2010 8:39:15 PM
[Last Edit: 4/26/2010 8:40:07 PM by nobar60]
Just sent an IM.
ETA: Signed copy too please! |
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