Be Still Featured At Four Major International Book Fairs In 2009
Pamela Young's novel Be Still to be featured under New Titles at Book Expo America in New York and at the London, Beijing and Frankfurt Book Fairs.
Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) March 2, 2009 -- Pamela Young's recently released novel is set for world-wide exposure through these important international book fairs. "The messages in Be Still are, after all, directed to every land, every religion and every culture," says Young. "There are so many disasters in the world right now--natural, financial, and personal--that nothing much makes sense to anyone anymore," she adds. "Be Still will refocus your beliefs in these unprecedented times."
The novel tells how some unlikely messengers claim to have been visited by angels. Television reporter Amanda Fox hears of one and, skeptical as she is, dismisses the story. But as more sightings come to her attention, she is intrigued. Despite intense pressure from her producer, sponsors, and the president of her network to drop the story she interviews people around the world who claim to have spoken to the angels. Ominously, they all heard the exact same message from God, "Prepare yourselves, for the time is at hand."
In one scene Young writes:
"Your Holiness," Amanda ventured as she looked into his eyes, "are these the end times? Is this the end of the world?"
He was quiet for a moment and then said, "Only God can answer that question, Ms. Fox. My personal feeling," he continued slowly, "is that mankind is increasingly causing God much sorrow. We're living in a very difficult world right now due in no small measure to our selfishness. Children disrespect authority. Nations and religions disrespect each other and that leads to war and suffering and killing. Not unlike Sodom and Gomorrah, what God has created, He can also destroy."
Among many positive reviews, one reader says:
"I just finished Be Still tonight. I must say I find the title ironic - after reading it, the one thing I find I can't do is Be Still. My soul is rejoicing at such a timely message. Pamela Young's writing captivated me from the beginning. I couldn't wait to see what happened next and where in the world we would be traveling.
"I'm so full at this moment it may be difficult for me to put my words into intelligible thoughts. In short, I loved it! I found so many underlying themes throughout the book and identified closely with your characters' loss of very dear loved ones. I became so engrossed toward the end that I found myself believing the end was truly near and we would end our journey here on earth and be reunited with our loved ones in heaven.
"Pamela Young did what all great writers should do--she left me hungry for so much more. I want to know what happens next. This storyline could go on into a sequel. It was very evident to me that the writer did her homework and studied in great detail the many nuances alluded to in the story. Be Still feels like a very old, wonderful friend that I welcomed back into my life. I am truly amazed at the beauty and depth of the message that we so desperately need to hear".
This story is a wonderful, timely commentary on our world today, but grab the Kleenex--the ending may bring you to tears. For Book Fair dates visit the author's website at PamelaYoungBooks.com.
Be Still
Pamela Young
244 pages
ISBN: 978-1-4343-8502-4
For review copies and interview requests please contact Authorhouse. 888-519-5121
Available at www.pamelayoungbooks.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com, www.booksamillion.com, www.target.com, and through the publisher at www.authorhouse.com.
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