This Week in America with Ric Bratton

2024-26seg3 Weekend of June 22

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2024-26 Weekend of June 22

THE LAST TRIAL by Scott TurowTwo formidable men collide in this "first-class legal thriller" from New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow: a "brilliant courtroom chess match" about a celebrated criminal defense lawyer and the prosecution of his lifelong friend -- a doctor accused of murder (David Baldacci).At eighty-five years old, Alejandro "Sandy" Stern, a brilliant defense lawyer with his health failing but spirit intact, is on the brink of retirement. But when his old friend Dr. Kiril Pafko, a former Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, is faced with charges of insider trading, fraud, and murder, his entire life's work is put in jeopardy, and Stern decides to take on one last trial.In a case that will be the defining coda to both men's accomplished lives, Stern probes beneath the surface of his friend's dazzling veneer as a distinguished cancer researcher. As the trial progresses, he will question everything he thought he knew about his friend. Despite Pafko's many failings, is he innocent of the terrible charges laid against him? How far will Stern go to save his friend, and -- no matter the trial's outcome -- will he ever know the truth?Stern's duty to defend his client and his belief in the power of the judicial system both face a final, terrible test in the courtroom, where the evidence and reality are sometimes worlds apart.Full of the deep insights into the spaces where the fragility of human nature and the justice system collide, Scott Turow's The Last Trial is a masterful legal thriller that unfolds in page-turning suspense -- and questions how we measure a life.Scott Turow is the author of many bestselling works of fiction, including Testimony, Identical, Innocent, Presumed Innocent, and The Burden of Proof, and two nonfiction books, including One L, about his experience as a law student. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into movies and television projects. He has frequently contributed essays and op-ed pieces to publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic.www.ScottTurow.comhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538748134?tag=hacboogrosit-20http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/sturow.mp3  

Entrepreneur Me – You Too: Your Dream Business Doesn't Need to Fail by Tom SowdenWell-thought-out ideas and projects can go together successfully and make our lives better. The game changer in our life has been the internet, which has opened the door for entrepreneurial projects like no other development in history. FAILURES DON’T NEED TO HAPPEN if one follows some fundamentals that promise success. I have tried to point these ideas out in this book based on my lifelong experience as a small businessperson. Hopefully reading about my successes and failures will help you understand the principles that helped me and my family live comfortably. Yes, there were stressful times brought on by paranoid thoughts, which never materialized.About Tom SowdenNorthwestern School of Business BS Investment Management, Standard & Poor’s Corporation New York – Standard Planned Investments (Trainee) , US Navy Assigned Mine Sweeper MSO 427 – Lieutenant Junior Grade Executive Officer – Vietnam Deployment, Vice President General Manager New Era Milling Company – Family owned business in Kansas, President Young Millers Miller’s National Federation, Vice President ADM (Milling Division), - Kansas City and Decatur Illinois, Chairman Episcopal Social Service – Kansas City Missouri, Board member and Financial Director Hass Avocado Board Orange County California, Owner and President of Kansas City Bag Company – now in its 33rd year.https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneur-Me-Dream-Business-Doesnt-ebook/dp/B0D3MHMYH4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NS4TOTAHBUXC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4kVA8kW26lqEhdLitIJmaSXiO8HRnG98UmNknVHM3t_LlKiq1qkWS2vfyIojwqkKy0X4GfJUIr0KmyNkX5F-FWgKyPs1ntsaCsu34aZO-1u2VVLMr3z21WCwV9nEUGVxB_mA3igsZ-qnYXatayXJkPENUF5iGy0DdKHIqmtXASaKRnIXbFRQUSamhGV92feZ4_mHQvmkHiLMWc9Sim4eMby5kqwNSzpIy-juYarPb5I.bgTh1-cxCeKTZnpES5qjcbRGn1jbW7cnlKn69fSRN6A&dib_tag=se&keywords=Entrepreneur+Me%2C+Tom+Sowden&qid=1717075142&s=books&sprefix=entrepreneur+me%2C+tom+sowd%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C402&sr=1-1http://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/6624kpp2.mp3 

Chasing Happiness in an Imperfect Life by Xiomara AlvarezThis is a story of survival against the odds. It is meant to show the reader that a person can triumph regardless of the circumstances not because of hardship but in spite of it. Although Xiomara's life was scarred by violence and abuse, she learned to translate fear and shame into inner strength. Her memoir speaks to those who seek forgiveness, happiness, and love regardless of the odds.Raised in Havana, Cuba, during the revolution, author Xiomara Alvarez migrated to the US with herfamily as a political refugee and moved to New Haven, Connecticut. At eighteen years old, she becamea single mom and, lured by the hippie movement, moved to San Francisco. It was there that she joineda commune called the Good Earth for three years. Later she went on to obtain a business degree andjoined Fortune 500 companies, including Firestone Tire Company and American Express. Uponretirement, she established Asking Mara Events & Entertainment, focusing on music and festivals.Currently, spends her time between Phoenix and Mexico.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798891573154http://www.askingmara.com/http://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/6624kpp1.mp3    

Gestation Seven: One Was Black and One Was White by J. Stewart WillisIn this novel, two dead babies are found in a trash dumpster off U. S. 1 south of Alexandria, Virginia. A young reporter and the Alexandria Police follow clues leading to three government scientists who have gone rogue and conducted an experiment to reduce the gestation period of the human race from nine to seven months. The experiment has gone terribly wrong, producing ramifications to all who are involved.J. Stewart Willis is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and the graduate school of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In the army, he served in Taiwan and later in Vietnam as the signal officer of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He spent sixteen years of his military career as a Professor of Physics of Physics at the Military Academy. Following retirement from the army, he worked for twelve years with TRW Inc. as a manager on the Department of Energy's Nuclear Waste Project at Yucca Mountain in Nevada. He later served as the Town of Washington, Virginia's elected mayor for nine years. He now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.https://pageturner.us/bookstore/gestation-seven-one-was-black-and-one-was-whitehttps://jstewartwillisbooks.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/6624tbapt.mp3   

Stand Up or Sit Out: Memories and Musings of a Blind Wrestler, Runner and All-around Regular Guy by Anthony R. CandelaStand Up or Sit Out: Memories and Musings of a Blind Wrestler, Runner and All-around Regular Guy is a memoir exploring the unpredictability of life and the universal imperfections we all deal with. Anthony's life as a person with poor eyesight and progressive trek toward blindness provides an informative and entertaining example. This book also includes how people cope with their disabilities. It features how Anthony dealt with his blindness through participating in sports, such as wrestling and long-distance running.Anthony R. Candela is semi-retired from a professional career in the field of blindness and visual impairment, spanning more than 40 years. He is also a “retired” wrestler and long-distance runner. He is interested in enhancing the success of blind people who wish to work and live fully in society. Anthony has a passion for movies, sports, reading, writing, and music. He is a Steven Garff Marriot Awardee for his lifetime achievement from the American Foundation for the Blind.https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Up-Sit-Out-All-around/dp/109800566Xhttps://www.anthonyrcandela.com/http://www.ReadersMagnet.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/6624acrm.mp3    

2024-25seg3 Weekend of June 15

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2024-25 Weekend of June 15

God's Story Made Simple for Kids by Sally Breeze GreenIn the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. (John 1:1-5 New Living Testament)All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. (Words: Cecil F. Alexander, pub.1848; Music: "Bright and Beautiful" by William H. Monk, 1887. Public Domain)Sally Breeze Green has become a published author of children’s books late in life. After attending a year of college, she was married for nearly 65 years until her husband passed away in June of 2021. They worked together in their Petroleum Engineering company for 40 years until retirement in 2019. She holds a Certificate in Spiritual Formation from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA and has served several times as an Elder in the Presbyterian Church denomination during which time she also preached as a lay pastor. She spent many years writing articles for church newsletters and as choir Chaplain, writing Clef Notes as encouragement to choir members. She is in process of editing “In Search of Wholeness”, a Memoir of her own spiritual journey with possible hope of publishing. She has completed a study guide on prayer, “In Quest of Prayer”, recently published in 2024 by Trilogy/TBN Publishing. She remains actively engaged in her church in Prayer Ministry and mentoring others in their faith and remains devoted to her family of two sons and spouses, five grandchildren and spouses, and four great grandchildren.https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Story-Made-Simple-Kids-ebook/dp/B0CLLDDH9K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XXOLG2X3SVPE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f1OGOkeWk0jOLr5MFkO7qWA6LatSyTbMcmW8vOk9QVumsvCWog2g8roHO_bZQrRTaoiBpbADIJ2dAzsuiFCg2sW0nwXoYVSRZ38TMuAI81rlPkMu0fS91U7oxat8nJ-pUeNB6SwyB-xa91rNHDzFbyrfsA8UMDecN3SJx0pjmM33c86K0asPtSsTV2TMRu9V0lo5NNAzmSUckvqH3o5rfz67mqzQj7J3AAD1nxQ8Tzg.-YxEJ3lSFGVE0H8COd6PhnOyY78nKgghlHie5CeyXhc&dib_tag=se&keywords=god%27s+story+made+simple+for+kids+by+sally+breeze+green&qid=1716603760&s=books&sprefix=god%27s+story+made+simple+for+kidsbysally+breeze+green%2Cstripbooks%2C88&sr=1-1https://sallybreezegreenbooks.com/http://www.ecpublishingllc.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/53024sbgurl.mp3   

Marshall Ever After: Beyond The Plane Crash, Untold Stories by Craig T. GreenleePut yourself in the shoes of a Marshall football fan on the night of November 14, 1970. Picture the camaraderie, the excitement, the dreams of the 75 people on the return flight from East Carolina. Suddenly, the unthinkable happens. That deafening silence wasn't just about a plane crash; it felt like our entire world crumbled. You're probably thinking, "I've heard this story before." Sure, it made the headlines, and the media had its say. But trust me, they just scratched the surface. I was so close to being on that plane, and only a choice I made one year prior changed my fate. Now, walk with me a bit. I'm Craig T. Greenlee, who once played in Marshall's secondary. I've got a gripping story to share that's been buried beneath the big headlines. "Marshall Ever After" isn't your typical retelling-it's an intimate journey into a college community's hardest times and the strength that saw us through. If you think you know the whole story, buckle up. Dive in with me and experience the real heart of Marshall University football.Craig T. Greenlee is a former defensive back for Marshall University, who made a seamless transition to journalism. His career includes positions as Sports Editor at UPSCALE Magazine and correspondent for industry stalwarts like Black Issues in Higher Education and DIVERSE Issues in Higher Education.https://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Ever-After-Craig-Greenlee/dp/1962363821https://craigtgreenlee.com/http://www.WritersBranding.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/53024wrbr1.mp3  

Gods Posts: Truth Lives in us All! by Russell Harper IIThis, to me, was like a Paul moment in Acts 9:3. Not that dramatic, but It felt like it. Two things drove me to this book, not just to write, but to get these words into your hands and those out there that think or feel they are not worthy, those that feel they have wronged GodJesus by doing something they cannot be forgiven for. He is still standing there beside you, He knows what the temptations of this world are, and he is still there with open arms. I wrote these words in this book while being prompted by the Holy Spirit when he said to me in a way I cannot describe except to say a convicting whisper, "You need to write this, and later after the other Story I wrote, I feel it is time you publish a book to reach even more people.I grew up in the country of Ohio and was raised in a Christian atmosphere and attended Church and went to Church Camp for 3 or 4 years. It was there that God made sense to me, that was where I got a young but meaningful Ah Ha moment. I could not get enough of the Bible and sermons.I joined the Navy before I graduated in 74 and enlisted a month after. When I did my 4 active I knew it was time to settle down with my childhood sweetheart but during a layoff I returned to the Naval Reserves and retired from steaming boilers after 24 years as well as from my current civilian job at Mansfield Plumbing Products at 22 yrs. We moved from Ohio to Arizona where my parents are and I worked with a Defense Company, Nammo Talley INC. for 20 and I am now happily retired as is my wife. I am a Prayer Warrior at Central Christian Church of Mesa, we have 3 grown Children of which two served in the Navy Wesslee, Desiree, and one Crystal who has been a wonderful foster family for children in Ohio.https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Posts-Truth-Lives-All/dp/1639457372/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M5ZAPw82xcGIAZTIHVxRYVxt72i9LlWkwFHw11SoV7HGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.JcPNXRs7Urtir2STI4qKmMtkVsNH438j3jBH30b5yew&qid=1710425917&sr=1-2https://authorrussellharper.com/http://www.LettraPress.com    http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/53024lpr2.mp3 

We Came In Like The Wind by Andrea FahseltBook synopsis: All people are individuals with their own thoughts, ideas, and dreams. What we share are feelings-How we process them and deal with their effect. Even though our situations may differ and circumstances may have different outcomes, we all share the same emotion, love, and passion. The way we miss someone, the heartbreak of loss. They are universal that everyone can understand. Each poem I write is real, raw human emotion. The reader will be able to take my experiences and relate them to his/her own experiences.Andrea Fahselt was born and raised in a small town in Ontario Canada. Growing up she was surrounded by a tight knit community with a small family. Her live affair with writing began at an early age when she was asked to write a short story at age 8. It became enjoyable hobby and a creative outlet. Her inspirations came from classic poetry she would collect such as Poe and the Brontë sisters. We came in like the wind is a collection she had been writing for over 10 years. It soon became a book and was published in 2019. Andrea continued writing throughout the pandemic and quickly wrote another book, Full moon survivor that was published in January of 2024.https://www.amazon.com/Came-Like-Wind-Andrea-Fahselt/dp/1639458107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FPrhJ3pv5sgd8b52WGD_60FzvnFcjHpJMsQCOumiBwI.EvcLt8cVuawQrjZOJM1Sr7Sp7JzO9qeA-3rQcxSbwBk&qid=1708956803&sr=1-2http://www.LettraPress.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/53024lpr1.mp3 

Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates by Dana JeteyThe book is a set of three stories about a girl at three different stages of her life. Her dreams as a child and her aspirations on the way to achieve her goals turned out somewhat different from what she had ever wished and expected. In Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates, you never know what you are going to get, this is relative to all three stories. Then, there is that banal life, in which she finds herself with kids, a husband, and all the problems that overwhelm and distract her from doing what she always wanted to do. So, one day, there comes a realization, but in a very foreboding way.Dana Jetey is the author from Kazakhstan whose teen years came to a period of great changes for the country – independence.She has a degree in Teaching English (Kokshetau University, Kazakhstan), an MBA in Marketing (KIMEP, Kazakhstan), and another MBA degree in Business Administration from Conley University in the USA.She had been married to her university friend for twelve years and had three children with him – two girls and a boy.She started translating books in 2009 and published her first translated book in 2010. Since then, she has had four books published and a dozen books translated for different authors from different countries.https://pageturner.us/bookstore/life-is-like-a-box-of-chocolateshttps://danajeteybooks.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/53024pt1.mp3   

2024-24seg3  Weekend of June 8, 2024

2024-24seg2  Weekend of June 8, 2024