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  Between the Pews – July 29, 2016

by Sylvia Edmondson-Holt  (Author

Available in 3 formats, Hardback, Paperback and Digital. at Amazon and in over 40,000 book stores world wide.

 Xlibiris

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• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: XLIBRIS (July 29, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1524514713
• ISBN-13: 978-1524514716
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,212,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52344 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Memoirs
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What the Author is reading

Currently I am reading "The Uncalled A Novel" by Paul Laurance Dunbar, my favorite author of all times.  Mr Dunbar passed away at the age of 33 years old in 1906.  I am continuously amazed at how his writings are still relevant today.  A man who was way ahead of his time. I take great pleasure in reading his poems as well.

As a member of the Meetup I recently joined, I am enjoying titles that I would not have chosen to read.  It has helped to broaden my horizon. I have provided my review on the books at Amazon and will continue to share these with you. The discussions are very useful to get other's opinion on the authors and the content of the narratives. We meet Monthly. This is an awesome group of women whom I am so blessed to have met.  Shout out to Jasmine J and Briana M. 

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Question: How long did it take you to write the book?   Margaret

Sylvia:  I had the idea for a few years, many things seemed to stand in the way.  After  I retired in Dec. 2015 I began more seriously and I would estimate it took me about a year to finish the entire book.

Question: Why did you name the book "Between the Pews?" Candace

Sylvia: My father was a gospel singer.  He actually had a radio program on WSOK (now WVOL) in Nashville Tn. and in Dickson Tn. WDKN. Every weekend he and the group (Theodore Edmondson and the Promise Singers) would be asked to perform at different churches across Tennessee and Kentucky.  As a young child I tagged along not yet old enough to sing with the group. Early on my life centered on the church congregations of different denominations  and even different races. I felt that most of my story would be about those experiences. Notice I said congregation because I believe the church is the people and not the building or the color of ones skin. Between the Pews just seemed to fit the main title. And in recognition of my beloved community I chose the subtitle, "More Than A Sabbath Day's Journey From The Promise Land." I think all of us who have had any kind of struggles in life can identify with that Biblical term.

Question:  What was your inspiration for writing the book? Cammille

Sylvia:  Other people have written books about the Promise Land. No one but me had the story that I have told.  It is my God given story.  One that I felt must be told. No one but I could tell it. I encourage other to do the same.

Question:What is it about your story that makes it different or so unique that it must be told? Chris

Sylvia: I believe I have captured a block of history that no one else could have accomplished.  Not even my own brothers and sisters.  Each one of us have a similar story to a certain extent but not the same story.  Why? Because there are age differences and gender differences and positions in the family differences etc.  Neither of us will have the same story to tell. I think that it is so important to preserve these stories no matter how big or small. I enjoy reading what I have written and every time I read it I can think of something else I could have added.