Some of you may remember in my post "How I started blogging" I said that I was considering starting another blog to publish My Grandmother's biography, which was written by my father a few years ago. Well your enthusiasm spurred me on so that's what I've been working on and it is now done.Despite not having very much education, for reasons you will come to understand if you read it, my Dad has managed to write 27,394 words about his beloved mother.
Dad promised KIT (his mother) that one day he would write her story and at the age of 70 he did just that. I typed it up for him, printed it off and sent it to a few publishers, unfortunately they returned them saying that it was too short.
He is now 83 and I promised him I would publish KIT's story for the world to read so, as I failed with the publishers, I have now put it on the web where it is not dependent on people buying it, it can be read by the whole world.
I have called it KIT - A Biography Of My Mother by J.H. Dawson - it is a testament to my grandmother and my wonderful father, her youngest son.
So if you would like to read it you can find it here.
If you read it, please feel free to leave any comments in the guest book there or here on this post.
I hope you enjoy it.
38 comments:
Have bookmarked it...took a quick look (though not read any of it yet) and it is wonderful the way you have set it out. What a great tribute. Such a shame you can't get it published....I expect it would cost a lot to have a few private copies published to pass down to the family.
{{MASSIVE HUGS}}
Rx
ruth
Oh thanks Ruth. I did print out copies for the family years ago when I first typed it up. Dad wasn't interested in making money or anything by getting it published he just wanted people to read about KIT.
I'll definitely be having a look.
Go to lulu.com, and check it out. You can publish as little as 1 book...it would be great to have it in proper form for him, with a glossy cover and his name on the front, next tohis mother's picture. It costs next to nothing, too...under £20.
miss u
Oh thanks for that info I will definitely take a look! xx
will do so shortly honey!
smiles, bee
Have book marked it, I need to take my time and read it in peace (may take it in hospital with me). It looks like you have yet again amazed me with your skills, 10 out of 10 for presentation.
Bee
I hope you enjoy it Bee,
queenie
Thanks darlin', I have to admit though it wasn't difficult! ;)
I am on blog visitations at the moment, but I will definately come back and read it...it sounds very interesting!
:)
earlybird
At your leisure honey. I hope you enjoy it. :)
What publishers did you go to? Many of them don't know a good thing when they see it.
Normal me? HA. You right, there is no such thing a normal me.
What a great thing to do for your Dad.
Oh my Akelamalu it was beautiful ! I Have tears in my eyes. May I do a post on and refer to you or the website? The words flowing from your Dad's heart and mind are so wonderful. I loved it! I am going to read again. If he ever publishes please let me know I would buy I do have a small publishing company that my DH and I have did small scale publishing here if you need any help. Thank you to your Dad and you for sharing.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Hugs and Love,
Angel ( D.)
mike
Just small ones that publish "All our yesteryear" type books. Nevermind it's published now!
sally
I'd do anything for my Dad! :)
Internet published!! The wave of the future....or the present....or something...
Next time don't let publishers push you around. A good book is a good book
Angel my friend I saw what you put in the guestbook - thankyou. x
Of course you can mention it on your blog, in fact I would be grateful because that would mean more people will get to read it. Bless you honey. x
Thanks mike.:)
It's on my site as well!!!
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I'm really glad you wrote this up here Akelamalu - I've read the first chapter, and am looking forward to reading more later!
What a dramatic start to Kit's life... it makes for good reading ... I can't wait to see how the story/ her life develops
(Would it be an idea to put a link at the bottom of each page to the next one, so one didn't have to scroll back to the top? just a thought)
Excellent web pages too! You've done a great job with the publishing... your dad must be well proud of you! (has he seen it?)
The strange thing is, though I've heard these stories with my own ears, and I read the book when it was first typed, it means so much more now that I have my own and KIT lives on through another generation of us.
Thanks for sharing it again Mum
x
Hello - saw your second comment! Please don't worry - I didn't think you were just plugging for a second. Though it is definitely plug-worthy (like that word.. maybe I'll keep it).
mike me'dear that is so kind of you, thank you. xx
annelisa I didn't know you could put links on but guess what - I've done it now!! I am a tad proud of it, as it is all new to me. Dad hasn't seen it yet, though I have told him about it and he is thrilled to know that people all over the world will read about his beloved KIT. I will be fetching him to my house in the next week or so to see it for himself. Thanks for the encouragement honey. x
anon (D)
You make sure they read it won't you - she was a wonderful woman! I love you.xxxx
topchamp
Oh thanks I'm glad you didn't take it the wrong way. :)
After 10 minutes of trying to figure out how to turn the page (losing 50 IQ pts), I finally figured it out and read the first chapter ... I'll be back, just have to regain some IQ points first
paul
Ooops, should be easier now I've put links on the bottom of each page (thanks to Annelisa!). I hope you find it worth the loss of the IQ points! ;)
God bless you, that's a great idea. I look forward to having the time to read it. Take care!
Great idea! Love the photograph. That draws me in before I even get to the story. I'll check it out as soon as I can.
i couldn't get into that web so sorry. my PC was hang each time i tried to enter. well, will try again next time. i am sure there are tonnes of incredible and memorable stories there.:)
josh I hope you enjoy it. :)
Julia
Thanks, I look forward to hearing what you think. :)
elween
I hope you manage to get on it at some point. x
I have had a quick look.
Yes, Lulu.com may be a good idea.
I think I shall print a chapter at a time to read at ease.
Thanks for sharing, Akela.
cream
I'm going to check out Lulu.com.
Thanks for taking the time to have a look, I'll be really interested to hear what you think m'dear. x
This is probably the most beautiful blog post I've ever read. What an incredibly wonderful thing you have done for your father and for the memory of your Grandmother. I can't wait to read it!
God Bless!
donna
Why thank you. I hope you enjoy reading about KIT.
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