Grisham and Donaldson to donate a portion of their proceeds to Impact
Missions, a charity that provides care to needy children and families
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ --
Who: Lifelong residents of Mississippi, Mark Grisham - the younger
brother of bestselling author John Grisham - and David Donaldson
have known each other since grade school. After parting ways to
attend college - Mark studied history at Arkansas State University
in Jonesboro, while David attended Memphis State University and
earned a Ph.D. from Trinity Seminary - the pair reunited in their
hometown and decided to write a novel together. Mark's love of the
Civil War and Southern history, combined with David's fascination
with psychology and mental health, led them to write "Bedlam
South."
What: Mark and David will be discussing, reading from and signing copies
of "Bedlam South," their historical novel about the Civil War and
the chaos and uncertainty it unleashed on the lives of Southerners.
Through interweaving storylines, "Bedlam South" examines the
significant toll the war took on the mental health of everyday
citizens as they lived with the constant threat of losing their
families, freedom and even their lives.
"Bedlam South" was published by Borders, and is available
exclusively at Borders and Waldenbooks stores and on Borders.com.
When: Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.
Where: Borders
290 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-0111
Why: Readers won't want to miss this opportunity to hear Grisham and
Donaldson talk about their book - and be among the first to pick up
their copies of this spellbinding Civil War epic.
The authors will donate a portion of their proceeds from "Bedlam
South" to Impact Missions, a non-profit ministry that provides care
to needy children and families in northwest Mississippi. David is
the CEO/president of the organization and works as a clinical
counselor specializing in biblical marriage and family counseling.
Like many charities, Impact Missions has been hit hard by the
slumping economy. Grisham said, "Whatever success we have with this
book, we want to help this dedicated charity. I can't think of a
more worthwhile cause than helping kids."
Media: Media interested in attending this event should contact Karen
Landers at (856) 985-8909 or klanders@bordersgroupinc.com.
Media interested in interviewing Mark Grisham and David Donaldson or
learning more about Borders' proprietary publishing program should contact
Bonnie Schmick at (734) 477-1224 or bschmick@bordersgroupinc.com.
About "Bedlam South":
The story begins in 1863, as Dr. Joseph Bryarly leaves England to
return to America and head Wingate Asylum, a hospital for war criminals and
the mentally insane. When he arrives in Virginia, he launches into his own
personal war as he attempts to overthrow Captain Samuel Percy, a cruel,
cold-hearted Confederate who has taken charge of the decrepit asylum -
known as "Bedlam South" - and begun terrorizing its inmates. Meanwhile,
hundreds of miles away, 17-year-old Zeke Gibson from Mississippi joins his
brother Corporal Billy Gibson on the front lines. In the midst of heavy
fighting at Gettysburg, they are separated. Each fearing that the other is
dead, they embark upon separate journeys that bring them to the brink of
insanity as they contend with the horrifying brutality of the war and
unwittingly become entwined with the fate of Dr. Bryarly.
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