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More Wonderful Feedback on an Awesome Book!

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I received more wonderful feedback yesterday from a customer who told me she finished the book in two days.  She said it was so good she couldn’t put it down.  That seems to be the popular consensus with readers but I usually hear three days, after all, it is a 312 page book.  But two days, wow!  Thank you for sharing that Mary!

She also shared with me a couple of things that were in the book that she could identify with.  When Carolyn, Wendell’s wife, went into labor she would start to iron until time to go to the hospital.  Mary said it brought back memories; she used to do the same thing many years ago.  She went on to tell me that she really enjoyed reading Wendell’s autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, and asked me to let her  know when he comes out with another book!

You can get your signed copy of Wendell Arnold’s autobiography FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST at wendellarnold.com.  Also available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and on the kindle, nook and google e-book.  Telephone orders may be placed by calling (866) 909-BOOK (2665).  But the only place you can order a signed copy is wendellarnold.com, where you can pay using your credit card, PayPal or mail us a check.  LOCALS TO LOX ONLY – You may choose the options for COD and local pickup if you would like me to bring you a book.  Thanks!

 CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE

You can get your signed copy at wendellarnold.com.  Also available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and on the kindle, nook and google e-book.  Telephone orders may be placed by calling (866) 909-BOOK (2665).  But the only place you can order a signed copy is wendellarnold.com, where you can pay using your credit card, PayPal or mail us a check.  LOCALS TO LOX ONLY – You may choose the options for COD and local pickup if you would like me to bring you a book.  Thanks!

 CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE

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Habits

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I briefly got away from my habit of blogging about Dr. Wendell R. Arnold’s autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, and sometimes getting back into a habit that got away from me can be tough.  When I finally sat down in front of the screen, I thought, what should I write?  Should I just write about the book like always, like I never took a little break from writing?  Will anyone even notice?  Then this thought popped into my mind – hard habit to break.  Doesn’t really make any sense, I know, but I stuck with that thought because of the feeling I had that it could go somewhere.  And wait till you hear this!

After the song, “Hard Habit to Break,” by the band Chicago ran through my head a couple of times, I thought, Ya, I was into the habit of writing consistently, I broke that habit and I’m having a hard time jumping back in there.  My lack of blogging is a habit that’s hard to break.  Doesn’t Wendell have a line in his book about habits?  Ya!  Something about being poor is a habit he had to break… that’s it!  So I got started and typed the first few words of this post, stared at the screen and pondered where I was going to go with this.  I grabbed the book, and while trying to think of where that blurb was located in the story, I opened the book up and there it was, it just jumped out at me.  There it was on page 157, “… that being poor was just a habit, a habit that I had to break.”  I was floored.  Blown away.  But just for a minute.  No, not even a minute, a smile was on my face and the thought in my head of God is so cool! within a few seconds.

I believe that coincidences are just God’s way of staying anonymous.  Not that He particularly wants to always remain anonymous, I believe there are times He wants us to know He’s there and wants us to communicate with Him, but God doesn’t gloat, His pride is in check.  So you know for me, that experience was an experiencing God moment and I am so grateful that I can see things like that.  God wants to experience those moments with everyone, and much more!  Dr. Arnold tells about a few of his experiences with God in his book, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, and you can order your signed copy at wendellarnold.com.

The experience Wendell tells on page 157 is about being backed into a corner and having no choice but to uproot his family and move across the country.  He says at first he thought it was a request.  As he realized it was a demand and not a request, he thought of how a person could become poor in a hurry without a job.  If he didn’t move, he would be without a job.  What would you do?  Well Wendell was not going to just roll over and take it, though he knew he’d most likely be moving his family.  But he wants to know why he was selected for this job and he was told, “This job is going to require dedication.  It is going to require someone to do activities that normal people would pay to do, for example, you don’t boat, you don’t fish and you don’t scuba dive.”  Wendell interrupted, “So you say I am just stick in a rut and don’t have a hobby doing anything?”  And the plot thickens, there is much more going on than meets the eye and it is certainly an enjoyable read!

You can get your signed copy of Wendell Arnold’s autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, at his website, wendellarnold.com.  Also available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and on the kindle, nook and google e-book.  Telephone orders may be placed by calling (866) 909-BOOK (2665).  But the only place you can order a signed copy is wendellarnold.com, where you can pay with your credit card, PayPal or send us a check.  If you have any questions about ordering, please contact me at orders@wendellarnold.com.  Many have said they would peg this book as a suspense novel if they didn’t know it was an autobiography.  Everyone has said they loved it.  So get yours now at wendellarnold.com!

CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE

Fascinating!

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Have you heard yet about Dr. Arnold’s new book, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST?

It is fascinating.  Other words that have been used to describe his book are: suspenseful, nail biting, a real gripper, intriguing, insightful, beautifully written, lively dialog, and full of hope.  And it’s not just me saying these things, they are from the over 30 responses we have received.  That may not seem like many, it depends on your perspective, but consideration must be taken that these people are not just friends who would say these things, they are publishers, authors, reviewers and avid readers.  Seriously folks, this is an excellent read!

We have received a few complaints however.  Apparently it is difficult to put the book down once you start reading, and some have therefore neglected their weekend chores in order to read.  We say, “Everyone needs a weekend to get in a good read!”  So take the weekend off.  Relax in your favorite chair with a glass of iced tea and Wendell’s autobiography.

You can purchase your signed copy at wendellarnold.com!  Pay using your credit card, PayPal account, or send us a check.  That’s right, you can now pay with your credit card without signing up for PayPal.  If you prefer to use PayPal you may do that too.  We also accept checks through the mail.  The directions are easy to follow, so go to wendellarnold.com now to get your copy!  Dr. Arnold’s book can also be ordered at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com as well as on the nook, kindle and google e-book reader.  To place an order with a credit card over the phone, call (866) 909-BOOK (2665).

But remember – wendellarnold.com is the only place you can order a signed copy!  I, Susie Raffey, receive all orders placed on the site and ensure their delivery in a timely manner.  Available in paperback or hardcover, all orders are personally signed by Wendell Arnold and personalized however you specify when you order.  So what are you waiting for?  Go to wendellarnold.com and order yours today!

For those who think that religion and science don’t mix, this is a must read!

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A few comments made about science and religion and Dr. Arnold’s autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST:

“The reader becomes a visitor in the lively dialog among family members and colleagues as Dr. Arnold reveals conflicts and resolutions in the world of faith and science.”

“In this book, the autobiographer reveals his unwavering deep faith, while overcoming many challenges as he lived a professional life as a well-respected and successful scientist.”

“Science and religion walk hand in hand in Wendell Arnold’s journey from a farm boy to the holder of a Doctorate in Phytopathology and numerous patents in the environmental field.”

“Faith and Science.  Can one person truly emote to these two different worlds?”

In Wendell Arnold’s book, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, Dr. Arnold skillfully tells his intriguing story of growing up picking cotton and becoming a world-renowned scientist with faith in God.  His story is a must read for those who think that religion, science and environmental improvement don’t mix.

You can order your signed copy at wendellarnold.com.  That’s right, go to wendellarnold.com and order your copy signed by the author himself!  Dr. Arnold’s book is also available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and on the kindle, nook and google e-book.  Telephone orders may be placed by calling (866) 909-BOOK (2665).  But the only place you can order a signed copy is wendellarnold.com!

CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE

Have you ordered your signed copy of Wendell Arnold’s intriguing story?

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Wendell Arnold’s newly released autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, is a must read for everyone, and especially those who think that religion, science and environmental improvement don’t mix.

Wendell Arnold skillfully tells his story of being from a family of nine kids, growing up picking cotton and becoming a world renowned scientist with faith in God.  This autobiography is very unique, reading more like a suspense novel.  The experience in the cotton patch to dealing with corporate political challenges, environmental issues and legal avenues blended with raising a family paints the picture of a managed life.  The adventures take more twists and turns than a rattlesnake chasing his prey.

You can order your signed copy at wendellarnold.com.  It is also available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, as well as on the kindle, nook and google e-book.  But wendellarnold.com is the only place you can order it signed by Wendell himself!

 

Bunko

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Once upon a time I used to get together with a group of women who met once a week to play a dice game called Bunko.  I never stopped to wonder if this was a regular game people played, or if I was being introduced to a new drinking game that required at least 12 people.  This was many years ago, and let me tell you, a tough crowd.  There were 12 women in our group, we all took turns hosting it at our homes each week and had a schedule to meet for 12 weeks.  I think I made 4 or 5 of them, one of them hosted at my house, and then I had to find a replacement to fill my spot.  It was a little too rowdy for me in ways I just can’t explain.  So imagine my surprise when I learned of Wendell’s Bunko-playing days!

Thankfully, his experience was much different than mine.  In Chapter 7, Graduate School, Wendell relives the night he and Carolyn first played Bunko at the Methodist Church near College Station, Texas.  They were new to the area and the first morning they attended church services, they were invited by a professor at Texas A&M to come back and play Bunko that night.  The discussions and insinuations about mental energy and prayer are so intriguing and wonderfully written, I felt as if I was there taking place in the conversations.

The Professor who invited them to play was fascinated with Wendell and asked him about his physics training.  Wendell replied that he had no college training, and this sets off a whole new chain of events.  It turns out that Wendell is auditing this guys class!  The professor questions why this is so, and instead of telling him about the situation with Dr. Jerk, he portrays what a stand-up man he is and focuses only on his responsibility in the situation.  It pays off very well for him, as he recalls that morning’s sermon, Trust in the Lord, He knows exactly what you need.

You can read more about this and many more exciting events in Wendell Arnold’s autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST.  It is available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and on the nook, kindle and google e-book.  But the only place to get your signed copy is wendellarnold.com!  Go to wendellarnold.com and follow the directions to place an order online and pay through PayPal or send us a check.

However you decide to order, just know that there are many people who are confident that you will enjoy reading Wendell’s story of faith and hope!

 

A story full of suspense, drama and action

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“As agronomy is the care of the soil and Dr. Arnold’s life work, he shares with the reader his care for the soul as he travels through life in this insightful autobiography.  The reader becomes a visitor in the lively dialog among family members and colleagues as Dr. Arnold reveals conflicts and resolutions in the world of faith and science.  His subtle sense of humor adds a light touch to this amazing journey.” – Anne S. Owens, President Samar Publishing, Inc.

As Ms. Owens describes, Wendell’s story reads more like a novel than an autobiography, where the reader becomes a visitor in the lively dialog.  This is a story that is full of suspense, drama and action, where the reader feels as if they are right there watching it happen.  It is truly a page turner, see for yourself and CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE if you haven’t already.

It is a must read, and you can get your signed copy at wendellarnold.com!  Also available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and on the kindle, nook and google e-book.

An Event-Filled Few Days at the International Christian Retail Show!

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As hundreds of people walked into the Exhibit Hall after a very moving ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning, emotions were high, excitement was in the air and 362 exhibitors awaited at the Christian Book Association’s International Christian Retail Show.  Held at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, the CBA’s ICRS is the largest Christian retail show in the world, and we were thrilled to be a part of it with Wendell Arnold’s new book in the show.

Wendell Arnold and his new book, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, at the International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Florida July 15-18, 2012.

Two and a half days of meeting other authors, publishers and distributors went by so fast, and we are all so very grateful for the ability to attend.  Wendell and his wife Carolyn traveled from Oklahoma and I had the pleasure of my daughter accompanying me.  We made the three hour drive from West Palm Beach, where she is a student at Palm Beach State College.

Although Wendell and Carolyn have a home on Key Biscayne, they usually spend their summers in Oklahoma.  Not that the weather is cooler out west, the most common reason for escaping Florida in the summertime, but Wendell’s farm gets his attention during the “farming weather” months.  A condominium man at heart, he is not.  What he does have in his heart for The Village is his church, St. Christopher’s By The Sea, and all of their wonderful friends there.  You can find out how the couple wound up in Key Biscayne in his autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST.

What an interesting story it is, and Wendell’s writing style keeps the reader engaged.  Wendell tells about growing up picking cotton, marrying his high school sweetheart, and excerpts of the next 50 years of their life together with 3 children.  We have heard story after story of how hard it was for people to put the book down once they picked it up!  You can probably see what I mean by just reading Chapter One.  Take a look!  To read Chapter One, click here.  You might want to first finish reading about the ICRS and take a look at all the pictures I am going to post below, so I will remind you at the end of the blog to go read Chapter One.

So, on with pictures from the show!

      

     

 

Goodbye Orlando Convention Center, a great place to hold the Christian Book Association’s International Christian Retail Show!

One of the authors we met at the show, Pastor Ronald Wean, was very delightful to talk with.  He and Wendell struck up lively conversation a few different times and they found they have several things in common.  Pastor Wean is pictured above shaking hands with Wendell in the second picture.  He is the author of HEALING TRAUMATIZED CHURCHES and he has leadership trainings in trauma recognition, trauma recovery and trauma resiliency.  For more information, visit his website at rwean@sbcglobal.net.

To order Wendell Arnold’s new book, his autobiography that reads like a novel, visit his website wendellarnold.com and click on “Wendell’s Market Place” (yes I know it is one word, but not here!) to order signed copies directly from Wendell.

RETAILERS – ORDER FROM XULON PRESS THROUGH JULY 27, 2012 AND RECEIVE 50% OFF, FREE SHIPPING & DELAYED BILLING!!  Orders placed by retailers/distributors are returnable.  Call Jason Fletcher at (866) 381-2665 extension 1163.  Books may also be ordered from Spring Arbor Distributors and/or Ingram Book Company.  The ICRS special deal above through July 27 is only good through Xulon Press.

And I did not forget, click here to read chapter one of Wendell’s autobiography (that reads like a novel!).

Thanks for stopping by!

Inspiring, Heart-Warming and a Window Into Mid-Century American Life

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In case you haven’t heard, Wendell Arnold’s autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, is now available at his website, wendellarnold.com.  Once you are at his website, click on “Wendell’s Market Place” on the sidebar, then buy now!

Here is another review of Wendell’s book –

“Wendell Arnold’s story of his Christian walk in life’s journey is inspiring, heart-warming and a window into mid-century American life.  Dr. Arnold’s disarming and self-deprecating account of his experiences in family, youth, marriage, professional life and retirement paint a personal portrait of how to be aware of Christ’s constant presence in our daily lives.  Sit back and enjoy your travels with Wendell, knowing that you will find strength in his example.”  – Ruth D. Foss, Diocesan President, Daughters of the King

I am confident that you will thoroughly enjoy this autobiography, which reads more like a suspense novel.  It leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat at times, yet clearly identifies Christ’s presence in Wendell’s life without being a “religious” book.  Young or old, Christian or not, I bet that you are going to love reading this story, and I’m not a betting gal!

So get your signed copy today at wendellarnold.com!

Dr. Wendell Arnold’s autobiography, FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO Ph.D., GOD’S MANAGEMENT OF MAN THROUGH THE EYES OF A SCIENTIST, is also available at xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and on the kindle, nook and google e-book.  Telephone orders may be placed by calling (866) 909-BOOK (2665).  But the only place you can order a signed copy is wendellarnold.com!

CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE