Tuesday, September 4, 2012

An Archeological Dig


I know I am not the only person who wishes that their parents or that beloved grandmother took the time to write down the family genealogy or family history. All too soon, memories fade, health fails, and the legacy dies with the passage of time. My goal is to make sure that doesn’t happen for our children and grandchildren. Rick Warren writes in his book, The Purpose Driven Life, “You owe it to future generations to preserve the testimony of how God helped you to fulfill his purposes on earth. It is a witness that will continue to speak long after you are in heaven.”
This week the final edit of my life story, Born Three Times, is winging its way to my publishing company. I anticipate a paperback and e-book release sometime before Christmas. In order to build momentum for my book, I am giving away a free copy to the first twenty people in the USA who agree to write a review of my book for Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com. You can sign up on my Facebook fan page entitled Frieda Dixon, Author. Enter those words at the top of your Facebook page and my author page will be an option to select. Post a comment on the page telling me you want a free copy and provide your email address. If you don’t want to write a review, click LIKE on my fan page so I will know you have found it.
Now that my book is nearing publication, Charles and I are starting a new archeological dig. Together we will stake out his life and dust off the layers of memories to discover his history and what makes him tick. While I sit at the computer, he relays his earliest childhood memories. I am amazed that our backgrounds contain so many similarities—yet enough differences to make our life interesting. For instance, both of our fathers did not finish high school, but were very skillful in woodworking and fixing things.  Charles didn’t apply himself in school until his high school years, whereas I was always studious. Our working title for his memoir is: Reaching for the Sky. From earliest childhood, Charles has been fascinated by aviation. His story will relate his journey from flying paper airplanes to inventing modifications for military aircraft and everything in between.

13 comments:

  1. You are so right. I wish I knew more about my own parents and their history/story. I cling to the pieces I do know.

    Julia

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  2. You give me inspiration to write our memories...for our the future generations not a book!

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  3. Excited that your book is so close to publication!!!
    Love the archeology analogy! The new one will be a book I look forward to reading, too.

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  4. Keep up the great work!

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  5. I don't have Facebook but do enjoy your blog on email. Looking forward to your book. BB

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  6. I'll never write a book but intend to research and write down my family history for my children and grandchildren. One day I'll quit procrastinating and actually do it. You and Charles are an inspiration.

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  7. Excited for your new book! My parents left quite a bit of written history for me - and I cherish what I have.

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  8. Congratulations on your book! Great marketing idea too. What a wonderful experience for you and your hubby to go through with his story too. I look forward to reading it.

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  9. I have enjoyed being a part of your current book. I guess I am in for a few long digs. I hope we do not bore everyone with my history!

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  10. Don't you have to be "ancient" for your history to be discovered through an archeological dig??? You and Charles are not in that category yet! (LOL) All the same, Frieda, I am happy that your memories and life lessons will soon be "out" for us to enjoy.
    Excited about Reaching for the Sky.

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  11. Good blog. We each have a story to tell either of our walk through life with Christ or without. Each can be important to inspire others to follow or not to follow our example. We need more who are willing to inspire and encourage those who come after us.

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  12. Thanks Frieda, Nice. Will continue to follow as you send your "blogs" and progress on books. You are very talented, motivated, and creative as individuals and as a couple. All the best as you unearth "secrets from the past". (skeletons and all-Ha!)

    All the best

    Ken aka: Anonymous

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  13. One of the BEST gifts I ever received was my dad's life story and my mom's life story. They took the time to recall all aspects of their lives and included pictures of relatives, pets, homes they lived in, etc. When my dad passed away, I was so THANKFUL that he had that book written for all of us. I love what you are doing Frieda! Can't wait to read your book!

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