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Bring Back The Joy and Wisdom From The Past With This Book
New Book is a touching collection of poems and essays inspired by the author's happy memories Shirley, AR - (May 2008) - Finding joy in your life sometimes requires you to look back at the happy old days and reflect on how different you were.
Some time ago, author Rita B. realized that joy was missing from her life. It was the kind of joy that only children could provide and with no hopes of having grandchildren of her own, she reached deep into her memory and found herself recalling the wit and wisdom from the past. This inspired her to write an astonishing series of literary pieces and readers can discover them with the release of her new book Life is Just a Dance.
Life is Just a Dance is a fine collection of lighthearted, inspirational poems and essays that have been inspired by the real-life experiences of the author from her childhood to adulthood. These literary pieces touch on a myriad of themes such as love, pain, nostalgia, and the most unforgettable life experiences of the author. With its unmistakable Southern charm and touches of wisdom, this book collectively weaves a poetical tapestry that will mesmerize and inspire any reader's soul.
Not only that, it will make you realize that if we learn to value our friends, have compassion for others, and to enjoy the serendipity of each day, then life itself is just a dance. To order a copy of this touching read, be sure to visit your local bookstore or log on at Xlibris.com today.
About the Author
Rita B. was born and raised in a Southern middle-class family in Arkansas. She attended parochial school and the local state college. She was a superwoman of the eighties: juggling family, career, volunteer work, and two family businesses. Reevaluating her goals at age fifty led her to writing and publishing as one of her top five "things to do." She brings wit, wisdom, and Southern charm to her readers that is sure to touch the heart.
Life Is Just a Dance! * by Rita B. Publication Date: February 13, 2008
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 135 pages; 978-1-4257-9067-7 Cloth Hardback; $29.99; 135 pages; 978-1-4257-9068-4
Rita!
It was my great pleasure to meet YOU. I have your poster displayed on my front
door. I have read about half of your book, in tears and laughter.
What a great piece of literary art. I will enjoy sharing it with my
customers. It is like walking down memory lane because I grew up during
the same years and went through the same "dances in time". It truly
is a heartwarming collection of life stories that I am sure will warm
the hearts of many readers taking them back to reminiscent days that
were much more pure and innocent. How blessed we were to have grown
up in a time of "Happy Days". Feel free to send whatever you are comfortable
with sending. I know this book will be a great success.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Blessings,
Reba (The Cherub)
Evangelist Tracey Mitchell and Rita Bintliff - Book signing at "The Diamond Conference" in Hot Springs Arkansas, May
, "I loved the part where you said you lived on caffine, Tylenol PMs and faith . . . that is so my life sometimes."
Tracey
Rita Bintliff and Sheryl Lackey - Positively Arkansas - KTHV - Channel 11
Author Rita B. (Bintliff) was interviewed by Sheryl Lackey on KTHV's "Positively Arkansas' . The show aired April 23, 2008, and was replayed September 1, 2008. - Books are available at Clinton Drug (501-745-8414) and Faye's Diamond Mine (501-745-8434 in Clinton, Arkansas and at the Sweet Shoppe (501-884-6260) in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas as well as on the internet at Amazon.com, Xlibris.com, Borders.com, etc. Most books stores like Hastings will do special orders.
Local author, poet, and public speaker, Rita Bintliff (pen name: Rita B.) was recently featured on KATV, Channel 11, television show Positively Arkansas with host Sheryl Lackey. Rita talked about living life to its fullest, being grateful for what we have, having compassion for others and realizing that "Life Is Just a Dance!"
This is the name of her book that will be available locally at Clinton Drug., Faye's Diamond Mine, and The Sweet Shoppe in Fairfield Bay.
"Reading your book (Life is Just a Dance!) is just like you were talking face to face with whom ever is reading your words. I'm 2/3's finished and can't wait to finish it." Sharon (Leslie, AR)
Rita, I read the excerpt from your book. Great job!! . . . I definitely want a copy! Way to go, Rita!!
Nancy B.
That was a great few pages of your book. I enjoyed it very much and would like to read the rest of it.
Evelyn
Rita,
Well look at you!!!
I am going to buy this book. What an honor to have a published author in our class! My...I didn't know you had been through so much. I see that God as usual is faithful and has kept the beautiful girl with my favorite laugh in His hands. I know there will be some tears when I read your book, joyful ones for one of my favorite classmates among the others I still love after all these years.
David B (Houston, TX)
Congratulations, I am so proud of you. I couldn't open the sneak preview, I will try again tomorrow. I wish you the best, and expect it to be a best seller. You are a winner for just publishing it.
Faye
Aunt Rita,
I had no idea you had a book in the works! How awesome! I'm really proud you are my aunt! I love you!
Matthew
Dear Rita,
I'm so proud for you! The book seems so fresh and true to our generation. Also, loved the photo of you dancing. If possible, please bring copies to lunch so we can have a date with the author.
Congrats,
Suzanne J. (North Little Rock, AR)
Comfortably nestled somewhere between wisdom and innocence, American author Rita B. takes an unforgettable cruise through the simple, mundane avenues of life through the wings of her poetry.
Life is Just a Dance , a stellar compilation of Rita B.'s very best works, is an epic gathering of lighthearted, inspirational poems and essays that have been inspired by the real-life experiences of the pensive poet. The poems and essays found on this stellar compilation touches on a myriad of themes - love, pain, nostalgia, and the author's most unforgettable life experiences - as it collectively weaves a poetical tapestry that will mesmerize, inspire, and soothe the human soul.
Brimming with wit, wisdom, and unmistakable Southern charm, this stellar collection, essentially, is the author's deeply personal, stylized way of conveying her message for unity, hope, and universal love.
"As we reach middle age things do start to fall apart; for some it's marriage, for some it's health, and for others it's financial", says the pensive author. "Men go through midlife crisis, women go through menopause. It is easy to get cynical and lose sight of what is important. But if we learn to value our friends, to have compassion for others, and to enjoy the serendipity of each day, then Life Is Just a Dance!"
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Rita B.
Rita B. was born and raised in a Southern middle-class family in Arkansas. She attended parochial school and the local state college. She was a superwoman of the eighties, endlessly juggling family, career, volunteer work, and two family businesses. Reevaluating her goals at age fifty led her to writing and publishing as one of her top five "things to do." She brings wit, wisdom, and Southern charm to her readers that is sure to touch the heart.
__________________________________________________Behind Life Is Just a Dance!
By Rita B.
Growing up in a small Southern town in the '50s and '60s was to have truly enjoyed the atmosphere of neighborhoods and large family gatherings. It was a simpler time when neighbors would get together under the shade trees and visit as they performed daily tasks. Children were free to frolic on the grass and build castles in the sand boxes. Raising children in the '70s and '80s was a very different experience. My husband and I both worked outside the home and our sons became latch key kids. The time we did spend together as a family was quality time. We worked hard and played hard together. We took our two sons everywhere with us: on business trips, on all vacations, and outings. They brought so much pleasure to our lives with their imaginations, observations and innocence. They taught us many lessons of life, and I, for one, am so much wiser having experienced things through their eyes and interpretations.
During the '90s life seemed harder. There was so much to do and so many problems to solve. The financial situation of having both sons in college was an eye opener. The empty nest was bitter sweet at first. However, it didn't take long to learn to actually love it!
But I realized that something was missing from my life. It was joy: the kind of joy that only children can provide. With no hopes of grandchildren in the near future, I reached into my memory cache and found myself recalling the wit and wisdom of days gone by from my own childhood and that of my children.
The new millennium brought opportunities to socialize and to strengthen and build friendships. I kept in touch with old friends; and developed new friendships through mutual interests, organizations and situations. Our activities migrated from business meetings and organized social gatherings to dinner parties and "girl-only-get- togethers". We celebrated birthdays and generally learned how to have fun again.
It was at a dinner party at a friend's home that I was baffled when she posed the question: "If I were an artichoke plate, where would I be?" Of all the questions I had been asked in my life, this truly was the most unusual. It was one of those things that comes right out of left field and hits one on the head. It is these haphazard mysteries of life that come and go so quickly that if we don't latch on to them, they are gone forever. The same goes for hidden treasures at Christmas, imaginary friends, and things considered sacred.
As we reach middle age things do start to fall apart; for some it's marriage, for some it's health, and for others it's financial. Men go through midlife crisis, women go through menopause. It is easy to get cynical and lose sight of what is important. But, if we learn to value our friends, to have compassion for others, and to enjoy the serendipity of each day, then Life Is Just a Dance.
On Tue Apr 29 19:04 , Sandy R
Thank you so much for sending the book. I received it with today's mail and have already read quite a way through it. "Do dog and cats go to heaven?" was a wonderful chapter. I have received many chuckles thus far but that one chapter brought tears to my eyes. I've had some "angels" in my life too, so I really can relate.-- I love your discriptive flow. The book is very enjoyable.
5/3/08
Rita!
It was my great pleasure to meet YOU. I have your poster displayed on my front door. I have read about half of your book, in tears and laughter. What a great piece of literary art. I will enjoy sharing it with my customers. It is like walking down memory lane because I grew up during the same years and went through the same "dances in time". It truly is a heartwarming collection of life stories that I am sure will warm the hearts of many readers taking them back to reminiscent days that were much more pure and innocent. How blessed we were to have grown up in a time of "Happy Days".
I know this book will be a great success.
Reba (The Cherub-Hot Springs, AR)
Has anyone else read Rita B's book "Life Is Just a Dance!" I just finished it ans was sorry that it wasn't twice as long - I enjoyed it that much! Because we were all children during the same years and the same economy, so much of what Rita wrote applies to all of us. She stirred many memories in my mind. Read it. You'll laugh and cry. It's a 'good read.'
Love to all, SBR class of 1968
On Mon Apr 28 19:04, Anita Tucker, editor, Van Buren County Democrat
Your book kept me up last night. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Anita
Rita,
You are on a roll...or a wave and your book must really be touching people where they are at. I expect many lives are being changed to take life differently. Way to go!!
DB
Hi Rita,
Thank you soooooo much for sending your book to me! The day I received it was the day that Charles had some form of a heart attack. He was in UAMS for 8 days, and today, I had to make the hardest decision in my life--to put him in a Hospice Home Center in LR. The Drs. said that he would get better care there than if I hired around the clock help at home. Leaving him tonight was just horrible, but I'm so exhausted that I had to come home to try and get some rest.
I could tell you what all has happened this week, but it would take forever, so I'll say this: It takes an act from God for me to lose a pound, and the last 5 days, I've lost 7 pounds, so you can just imagine all the decisions that I've had to make along with the Doctors.
When I have more time, I will keep you updated, but just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated not only receiving your book, but the fact that you did that for me. That was the sweetest thing, and I just can't thank you enough for thinking of me.
When I walked into the house tonight, knowing that my Charlie will never be sitting in his recliner again---well, there are no words to describe the feeling I had. But, I saw your book laying on the bar, and somehow this warm feeling just came over me, and I had to let you know that. I can't wait to get to read your book---maybe somehow it will help me to cope with losing Charlie. Again, thank you so much for thinking of me!
Love you!
Mary