Local authors discuss their inspiration for the art of writing and share their latest titles at Desert Foothills Library. Each author brings their own style to this series from lecture to book readings that will surely pique the curiosity. Join us for one or all 6– the choice is yours to engage with area authors in DFL’s AZ Author Series 2023. Books by each author may be available at the event for purchase or bring along your own copy for an autograph!
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Wednesday, June 7th, 3:30-4:30pm: Patricia L. Brooks & Earl Goldmann | Sick as My Secrets | Intestinal Fortitude
Husband and wife duo, Patricia L. Brooks & Earl Goldmann, are prolific writers with many stories to share! Patricia is the President/Founder of Brooks Goldmann Publishing, LLC and Scottsdale Society of Women Writers, developing both over the past 18 years. Earl debuted his first memoir Bounce Back in 2017 at age 82, and is currently writing his third memoir to be out at age 90!
Sick as My Secrets is a powerful, compassionate, moving memoir told by a strong and honest woman who overcame a desperate need for alcohol to handle stress in her young life. Patricia L. Brooks, immensely proud of her thirty-five years of sobriety, openly and lovingly reveals her compelling story of powerlessness, her journey to recovery, and a spiritual transformation from the lowest point in her life to the apex of her trust in God. Her tale is a testament to resilience, perseverance, and hope for all of us. This is a must-read for anyone recovering from addiction, asking questions about the recovery process, or curious about how a situation like this can happen to a not-so-ordinary young wife with a bright future.
Part autobiographical and part expose, Intestinal Fortitude weaves Earl L. Goldmann’s battles with physical injury, alcohol abuse, depression and recovery with his success as a basketball standout, teacher, and coach. Intestinal Fortitude is a stunning memoir that’s both gritty and lyrical. Earl gets inside our hearts and souls, and lovingly shares how a strong man, immensely proud of his sobriety, family, and life journey, shares unflinching optimism. His compelling and inspiring story is a testament to resilience and perseverance.
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