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AROUND THE VILLAGES
BOOK LOVERS' CORNER
POPULAR IN FICTION
VILLAGES AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
Book Lovers
by Emily Henry
One summer. Two rivals. A plot
twist they didn't see coming...
Nora Stephens' life is books;
she's read them all, and she is
not a laidback dream girl, or
sweetheart. In fact, the only
people Nora is a heroine for
are her clients, for whom she
lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and
her beloved little sister Libby.
Libby is the reason she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls,
North Carolina. While there, Nora keeps bumping into
Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in
the city. If Nora knows she's not an ideal heroine, Charlie
knows he's nobody's hero, but as they are thrown together
again and again in a series of coincidences no
editor worth their salt would allow, what they discover
might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they've
written about themselves.
POPULAR IN NONFICTION
Love Cares:
Encouraging
Words and
Stories from
an Alzheimer's
Caregiver
by Charles Towne
Author Charles Towne offers
hope, inspiration and invaluable
insight
for caregivers and
loved ones of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Through
the power of prayer, meaningful reflection and even humor
to add levity, Towne has built a safe haven within the
pages of his book, weaving in wisdom he gleaned from his
20-years of caregiving. His captivating vignettes are candid
and comforting as well as informative. Readers will find a
roadmap for navigating Alzheimer's and Dementia-related
challenges, relief from the burdens they carry and a healing
balm for fraught emotions and fear. In the midst of heartbreak
and turmoil, Towne makes a case for faith, and for
ultimately seeing the journey as a rewarding experience,
bringing strength and spiritual growth to those who
seek to find purpose in their most painful moments.
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JULY 2022
THE LEGACY OF MAGGIE DIXON: A
LEADER ON THE COURT AND IN LIFE
by Jack Grubbs, Village of Dunedin
Genre: Sports, Non-fiction
A tale of inspirational leadership,
" The Legacy of Maggie Dixon " describes
her journey to becoming
the last-minute coach of the West
Point women's basketball team
from 2005 to 2006. Maggie took
over a team in chaos and through
her ability to teach, lead, communicate
with, and even love each
player, led it to its first trip to the
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
Four weeks later, at age
28, Maggie died suddenly, leaving family, friends and players
shocked and devastated. Because of her impact on so many
people, including the entire West Point community, she was
buried in the West Point cemetery, an honor afforded to few
civilians. This book contains powerful stories of her interactions
with the players, as well as insights into her success as a transformational
leader. It is an endearing tribute and an engaging
chronicle of a life cut short but not forgotten.
Q: WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO WRITE YOUR BOOK?
Of all the stories of inspirational leaders, Maggie Dixon's is one
of the strongest. Quoting an endorser, the book is both " heartwarming
and heartbreaking. "
Q: WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR BOOK?
Strong leaders who inspire others to achieve goals will use the
book to hone their skills. I hope that toxic leaders (of whom
there are way too many) will read the book and find ways to
improve their leadership skills.
Q: WHAT CLUBS, ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES DO YOU ENJOY?
Billiards, Writers of The Villages, chair volleyball (sounds
silly, but it's a lot of fun), taking up golf as an octogenarian
(wish I could still play basketball), and enjoying the music
on the town squares with my wife Judy. I enjoy writing and
will keep writing as long as possible.
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