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June-There is an Urgency with the author Gregrhi Love

Jun 9
Tue 7:30 PM
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 31  people attended.
5.00 5.0013

Who organized?
Elizabeth,  Erica,  and Kim

Price

$2.00 per person
refund policy

There Is an Urgency by Gregrhi Love (author will be joining us) is brand new, and not yet on shelves, but you can order it on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles. http://www.amazon.com...

Born into a world of horror, madness and chaos in 1973 to Debbie, a 23-year-old drug addicted prostitute and Howard, a 24-year-old addict and convict, Gregrhi Love grew up quickly with the Department of Children's Services becoming an active part of his life in 1974. With Howard in prison, the only father he knew as a child was Bobby, his mother's pimp, drug dealer, and lover. In 1980, he was placed in his first foster home. While foster care was often horrifying, nothing compared to the daily near-death experiences he survived living in Father Panik Village with Bobby and Debbie. On May 23, 1980 his coerced testimony sent Debbie to prison.
Now a grown man, Mr. Love uses his childhood traumas to change lives. Working as a teacher allows him to use the experiences of his life to help children who live in a similar world. His experiences give him a perspective most people do not have and knowledge that cannot be obtained from any textbook. There Is An Urgency explores these experiences in an effort to make others aware that people like him walk among us every day.

There Is An Urgency is inimitable in that it juxtaposes Mr. Love's experiences as an adult, working with children in school and juvenile detention settings, with personal accounts of physical and sexual abuse from his childhood. There Is An Urgency to share this story of hard won hope and resilience after years of terrifying abuse by a real life monster.

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Who attended?

  • 31 attendees
    • “ The space is gorgeous, and really cozy. I think it was so brave of Greg to come and share his story, face to face. Really interesting guy. I think he should write another book to fill in the gaps! ”
    • “ This was an amazing event. The space was gorgeous - large enough for everyone but warm and intimate. Gregrhi was incredibly open about his experiences and very down to earth, so it was a joy to hear him speak. And, after the "formal" portion, it was wonderful to chat with other members. Lastly, food & wine was amazing. I can't wait for the next meet-up! ”
    • “ This was my favorite book club meetup so far! Having the author there added so much to the experience of the book. ”
    • “ The venue was stunning. The organisation was great; Kim and Robyn were wonderful hostesses. Greg is a wonderful person and the choice in book was great! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of a wonderful experience. I am looking forward to July's meeting. ”
    • “ Love the new venue and Greg Love was a really sweet guy! ”
    • “ This was a great meetup - gorgeous space, interesting speaker, good crowd. Sad that I had to duck out early. ”
    • “ Excellent book, great to have the author there. Lots of folks attended, good Q and A. ”
    • “ so great to have the author talking about why he had to write the book. the group was enthralled. ”
    • Kim

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