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When life hands you lemons … keep the juice away from a paper cut

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

by Ramon Presson       I overheard the person say it as though she had recently come out of a 20-year coma and had just stumbled upon the phrase as a fresh novelty and nugget of wisdom that simply had to be shared with the rest of the world. “When life gives you lemons, [...]

My Interview with the Courageous and Honest “Becky” from Chapter One

October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It wasn’t until the book was almost published that I met the actual “Becky” from Chapter 1 who blurted out in the women’s Bible study the now-famous phrase, “When will my life not suck?”  Certain that I didn’t know her I made her “Becky” in the story to protect her identity.  Earlier this year as the [...]

The Failed Rehabilitation of a Bookaholic

August 24, 2011 By 2 Comments

(My 8/11/11 newspaper column) What do the DoDo bird, Lindsay Lohan’s acting career, and Pontiac have in common? Yes, they’re all extinct. And now I’m fearful that bookstores may join the list–the sad roster of institutions like record stores and video stores, linked with the outdated likes of clothes pins, manual typewriters, and kids actually [...]

Thanks From Ramon

I’m humbled and grateful for the overwhelming support received for WWMLNS by readers like yourself. What is most gratifying are the stories of how people came in contact with the book and how it has truly encouraged them. Please share your comments and stories with me at ramonpresson@gmail.com

Foreword by Dr. Gary Chapman

When I read the introduction and first chapter of this manuscript, I wrote the author and said, “Send me more.” I knew this was a book I wanted to read. My enthusiasm was fully rewarded: I … [Read More...]