Thursday, February 21, 2013

Reviews for my book!

From the Reviews so far . . . 


Here are words that thrill me and, I hope, will interest, even motivate you. These are  clips excerpted from  reviews so far of my new book.

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Jack Perkins writes a Walden for today . . . engaging prose will transport readers . . . his articulate descriptions . . . Jack tells a powerful story . . . so well written that readers will be captivated . . . intriguing use of language . . .  equal parts humor and humility . . . Perkins sketches out his own road map to God and a more fulfilling life . . . meandering grace . . .simple yet profound points . . . lively, contemplative, and heartfelt . . . Perkins makes a compelling argument for straying from the beaten path . . . does Thoreau proud . . . fans of Thoreau and Emerson will enjoy Finding Moosewood, Finding God. 

Friday, February 8, 2013

National Prayer Breakfast 


Friday 2/9/13

Just back from D.C. where, on Thursday morning was held the annual National Prayer Breakfast. And where the evening before, as part of the event, convened the Media Banquet where I was honored to be one of the speakers. I spoke about my new book and the Holy Spirit that motivated it as it did our entire life change years.ago. As the writer of the copy on the book's dust jacket wrote of that life change: He gave up his life's work ... And found his life's purpose. Spot on!. 

Cal Thomas who hosts the banquet each year had arranged to have dropshipped to him fifty copies of the book that isn't formally published till March Fifth. He had the stack of those on a table inviting guests who wished to help themselves. Within 5 minutes after I ended my speech, they were all taken. Flattering. As were the many, many people who came up to me to say kind and generous things. Great for the ego, no help for the vanity.     

Most said they're eager to buy the book. One said she loved listening my voice. (Vanity!) I told her the book will be available as an audiobook I recorded. Or for Kindle or Nook. Why not one of each I said, overreaching. 

Among the people in the crowd were some quite notable folks. Shannon Bream, a lovely and very bright anchor for Fox News was there. Assuming that many viewers remark her stunning beauty, I gave her playful contrary feedback, telling her that whenever she comes on one of us, my wife or I, says to the other, "Hey, there's Old Ugly." She laughed. And forgave, I guess, as she was very complimentary about my presentation. Had nice talk with her and her husband afterwards, speaking of the strength of their faith in God as it has gotten them through some rugged times themselves.

Also present was an author I regard highly for his recent biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Eric Metaxsis (sp?). 

And, then I spotted a man I did not immediately recognize but just knew I should. he had that bearing and presence. Mary Jo told me. Pat Boone. 

Most fascinating of my fellow presenters was a couple. What to some might seem an unlikely couple but what a God-gifted couple they are. Roma Downey starred in the thoughtfully provocative TV series some years back, “Touched by an Angel.” She is a lovely Irish lass, a woman of great faith and the lilting speech to pronounce it. Her husband -- unlikely as it might seem to some -- is Mark Burnett, the man who invented reality shows -- Survivor, Apprentice, Smarter than a Fifty Grader, and on and on. And what have these two been up to now? Spending three and a half years producing an historic TV series to begin next month. “The Bible,” it is simply called and it is a series of extravagantly crafted and powerfully presented stories of the great figures of the Bible. The series debuts 3-3-13 on History Channel and runs each week until the concluding episodes on Easter night. EVERYONE MUST SEE IT! Must get others to see it. This series will long outlast everything else that’s ever been on television. It will be seen around the world spreading the powerful truths of The Truth to millions, billions of people. 

Mark and Roma showed us the opening section and the Last Supper segments, a half hour of powerful film-making. We were privileged. You will be privileged.

And I was privileged to have them as table-mates at the dinner the other night and see, as they spoke so movingly of my presentation that, in fact, Mark had tears in his eyes. 

It was a night of power and promise and I floated home with hope and love in my heart.