MEMPHIS by Mike Hambrick

MEMPHIS: Rock DJ Uncovers Conspiracy Behind MLK Jr. Assassination by Mike Hambrick is an intense political thriller that will grab and keep the attention of any lover of American history.

Summary: When Matt Harrison arrives in Memphis in 1966 to advance his broadcast career as a radio DJ, he finds himself inadvertently caught up in a web of intrigue involving the conspiracy to assassinate Martin Luther King, Jr. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and the rich musical history of the Mississippi Delta.

MY REVIEW: "MEMPHIS" is one of the most mind-gripping books I have read in years. My plan of reading 50-60 pages per day was quickly discarded as I got more caught up in the story. While written as historical fiction, I recognized many names as I read. And the musicians mentioned definitely took me back in time. Whenever I would take a break from reading, I would do a search to refresh my memory or to learn more about the actual people; I even made a playlist of music to set the mood while I was reading. When you think of the city of Memphis, great BBQ and even greater music come to mind, but this novel also reminds us there is a dark underbelly of mistreatment and murder.

Hambrick is an excellent story-teller who makes both the fictionalized and the facts come to life. I went through a range of emotions while gripped by the plot. How much is true, and how much is speculation, I don't know, but all of it is plausible. Mike Hambrick is an award-winning broadcast journalist who started out on a small Texas radio station before becoming a rock n’ roll DJ in Memphis. That experience is the basis of this novel. Hopefully, his next novel will not be far behind!

I was 12 years old when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. While I do have memories of him and his assassination, they are old memories from a child's perspective. "Memphis" reminded me of a few things but, more importantly, gave me a deeper understanding of what was happening in America at that time. Progress and moving on is necessary, but it is important that we remember our past history as a nation and not repeat past mistakes and atrocities. I highly recommend this novel as a past reminder and impetus to do better. This book NEEDS to become a movie. The soundtrack alone would be outstanding! And this story needs to be told. I love a book (or film) that makes me think or has an impact on how I view something. This had all I wanted and more.

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The Confession Musical

"The Confession Musical," features Emmy-nominated comedian/actress Chonda Pierce and famed multi-talented actor, singer, and Broadway performer John Schnieder. Based on the best-selling book series “The Heritage of Lancaster County,” by Beverly Lewis and written for the stage by Emmy-nominated screenwriter Martha Bolton, the filmed play is coming to a theater near you on February 20, 2023 as a Fathom Event.

 

 

"The Confession" tells the story of an Amish Family in turmoil when their daughter, Katie Lapp, discovers she was adopted, and her biological mother is an Englisher (not Amish) woman. Meanwhile, the woman, Laura Mayfield, heir to a vast fortune and on her death bed, is searching for her lost daughter to bequest her the estate. Standing between her is her gold-digging husband Dylan (played by John Schneider), who is plotting to claim the fortune for himself with the help of a hired imposter pretending to be the long-lost daughter. 

While the story is dramatic, writer Martha Bolton sprinkles in humor, mostly from award-winning comedian Chonda Pierce as the maid and internationally renowned British comedian Colin Hearn as the English Butler. The music is powerful under the direction of multiple Grammy-nominated Dan Posthuma and songwriter Wally Nason. And the screen is filled with spectacular visuals using twenty actors and dancers and one of the largest LED screens in the country. Be sure to check out the main cast on the website.

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The NET TEXT Bible

Made with students, young adults, and new believers in mind, The TEXT introduces the new and memorable TEXT study
method — Talk to God; Encounter God and humanity in Scripture; eXamine your heart; Talk to others — to help readers of every experience level interact with God’s message. Along with this easy-to-use Bible engagement technique, answers to common questions, prayer prompts, and easy-to-understand study tips, The TEXT is a Bible that readers of any experience level will want to use every day.

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• A Bible for students that doesn’t talk down to them and teaches who God is, how to engage with Scripture, and how to have a personal relationship with Him.

MY REVIEW: Excellent New English Translation Bible with several valuable resources to use. I really love the Praying The Text selections! There are also suggested Reading Plans, Who Is God? short devotions, maps, concordance, and a page of #Hashtags to help the reader. The print is a comfortable size for most readers and tons of room in the margins for taking notes. I was relieved to learn that TEXT is an acronym (Texting is a form of torture to me 😉) for a marvelous plan to fully experience reading God's Word and gaining a deeper understanding of God's message to His people. 

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Michael and Hayley DiMarco are the bestselling and award-winning authors of more than 40 books including Own It, God Guy, God Girl, and A Woman Overwhelmed. Michael and Hayley have now served as general editors on three Bible projects. Together, they work side-by-side at Hungry Planet, a company they founded that creates winsome and spiritually based content for teens and adults. They live in Eugene, Oregon, where Michael serves as a pastor.

 

 

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