Hello to all of my poet friends in cyberspace!
I am pleased to announce that my first book of poetry has been officially published and available for purchase. The title is: Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory
ISBN 1-4196-5051-3
It can be obtained via Amazon.com & Borders.com
The link to Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Towards-His-Unbounded-Glory/dp/1419650513/ref=sr_11_1/104-9237674-6684700?ie=UTF8&qid=1173460629&sr=11-1
(or you can search Amazon.com by using the ISBN)
Thanks for everyone's support!
Joe
PS There are an additional 75 poems in the book which are not posted on the internet.
PPS Learn more about my book at: http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513/
PPPS Here are some customer reviews of my book; enjoy! ;-D
By Peter Dugas (Merrimack, NH, USA) -
I first read your poems while traveling to see a dear friend who is very sick and losing a battle with cancer. Your words calmed my soul and helped me to focus on God's great glory. I read some of these poems, after 'dog-earing' about two-thirds of them to my friend, and she enjoyed the message as well. They are very comforting at any time, but especially so when times are tough and one is looking for a better understanding of 'why', and that turning to Him all the time is the best way to live our lives.
By Matthew R. Harris (Pasadena, MD, USA) -
'Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory' has truly blessed this reader with inspiration. After having just published a Christian book of poetry myself-'Poems On Some Parables Of Christ'-I can appreciate first hand this labor of love that Mr. Breunig has written. I am inspired to know that he is a Christian poet who is unafraid to remind his audience that 'The message of Jesus' story didn't end atop Calvary, / as a rotting corpse, left among the ruins of human debris....Unbeknownst to man, the Earth's foundation suffered / a quaking groundswell, / while the Spirit of Christ descended into fiery depths / and snatched the keys of hell.' The previous lines were quoted from a poem in Mr. Breunig's collection entitled 'Buried.' I hope these lines as well as the rest of 'Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory' will lift you up as they have me.
By David A. Buck (Keene, NH, USA) -
It's one thing to put pen to paper and write things, good or bad that move people in one way or another. This book moved me in a positive way. I find it hard to believe that the author wrote these words from his very own psyche. I'm not accusing plagiarism, but rather inspiration. Many of the thoughts put to paper had to be, in my mind, divinely inspired. So many things we all need to hear, especially in this point in time. I can only hope that someone will read this and have that 'life changing' experience that we all crave. God's thoughts, using man's words. Outstanding! ! !
By Chris DePalma (NY, USA) -
I find it interesting how we are on two different paths, but yet I find I can relate to a lot of what you write. I guess it shows me the more I discover about us humans, the more I can see inner similarities in spite of the outward differences. I also think that our paths may look different on the outside, but it's really the same spiritual journey for each of us toward one God, however we see Him/Her.
By Jim Breunig (Laurel, MD USA) -
I found Joe's book refreshing, inspiring and a great change of pace from today's social environment. There's more violence than ever in the media - so it's uplifting to read something positive.
As the title suggests, "Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory" is a spiritually based book. Although I am not a very religious person, I enjoyed the book because it's not overbearing with preaching or religion. This book contains poetic expressions of events and topics that everyone can relate to. These principled messages are good reminders of the simple things in life that we often take for granted.
Also, I like the format of the book. Unlike a novel, where you may have a long chapter or no place for a good stopping point, this book is a compilation of short versed poetry. This enables you have a quick read while commuting, enjoying a coffee break, or anytime when having a few minutes to relax.
"Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory" is a book you'll want to read again and again. Whenever you feel a little down, this book will take your mind off the annoying things in life to remind us of positive things and what's important.
Footnote: I feel I should inform you that Joe is my oldest brother. My purpose in providing this fact is to show my honesty and credibility. Having spent many years serving as an army officer, my word is very important to me.
Author notes
Announcing..... to all my poet friends in cyberspace.
Please tell me what you think
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Congratulations on your achievement! I'm impressed that you have reviews of your book. May your writings inspire many!
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i would read it but i can't read print, i can't see enough to read it
but it sounds great anyway.
holly x -
wow
that's soooooo cool. i've only ever had one poem published in a book, and i never got any money for it lol, not that getting money really bothers me, its the writing that counts!!!!
but good luck with your book and hope many people read it.
holly xx -
congratulations
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Congratulations!
We all reach towards goals like this with outstretched arms. May your poetry inspire others to reach for the seemingly unattainable. Good luck1 -
I wish you all the luck in the world, and the glories of your heaven
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Hell yess. Congratualtions
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awesome
you should be proud and congrats keep writing you may have another book
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congratulations! this is so freaking cool. you should be very proud of yourself. i hope your sales go extremely well. viyanna rosemarie
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Congragulations on the new book. I hope that you do well even while I will NOT be one of the ones to get it because I feel he has abandoned me so I will just say congrats nd leave it at that. Thank you for sharing with us
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Congratulations on your book! 8D It's always a pleasure being able to publish... or so I would think. I still have a long way before I ever get anything out there to the public eye, but you as a poet inspire me.
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congrats
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what to think, what to think, about a book, i'll check it out thats what i think but with all the books and all the stores what makes my book different from yours? A suggestion here, make this page a bit more inviting...you spent good points in promoting it...if you dont have a gold membership, get one and use some shmaltzy html speak to jazz it up a little, make it more engaging because, honestly Joe, this page wont do it... Hey! Maybe add links to some of the poems you've already posted here on the site so's the readers can check it out. And dooood, delete my paganistic comments, no one likes to an old person's drivel, esp. in public.
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Fantastic news! Everyone, I am sure is very happy for you and glad to say that they can enjoy your poetry online and in bookstores now! Congratulations!!!
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congrats
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Lucky! I plan on publishing a book of my poetry, eventually, even an entire section devoted to poetry, both good and bad, written on AP, and there will be special thank-yous to the wonderful and supporting community of AP.
I thought, however, that this would be an actual poem.
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Your second link doesn't work.
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Congratulations.
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Congrats. My the Lord personaaly bless this work and each one that reads it. I shall when time is there visit your page. FransB.
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um..ok....
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My heartiest congratulations. At the moment I am broke, but I shall look into it.
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Congrats..Congrats..Congrats...
and thanksgiving is just around the corner, what a
better way to say thankyou,
then wrap a beautiful poetry book as a gift.
ears2hearyou
Kathleen : ))
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I offer my congratulations!May hope that you sell atleast one-million copies!!!!!
GBY
SilverButterfly -
Wow that's great congrats and best wishes
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Wow! Congratulations! I am so glad that Allpoetry.com is actually helping people gain the strength, courage and even talent to publish books. And you had the confidence in you. I am pleased to now call you an author!
~Pandy~ -
let it be a jem !
let it be a jem to the poetry world , your book, I hope would be read by many and would feed back with valuable comments and encouraging words. I appreciate you on publishing the book..all the bests
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I thought too this was going to be a poem, so was kind of surprised to read this. Congratulations on this - something we all strive for. Continueds success with your writing.
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I did not know that self-advertising was permitted here, I was expecting a poem instead of an advertisement! Hmmmmm.
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Bravo Bravo Bravo
Congratulation sincerely. That is so wonderful. I have to books that I am publishing and know the great experience and feeling of satisfaction. I applaud you on your great accomplishment. (LISA)
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What a wonderful feeling that must be - seeing your poetry in print in a book by itself - congratulations. Think we all hope and wish that we can do that some day too.
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Congratulations with the publishing of your book. I am sure it is fuel to keep faith running. In these times of darkness we need to read and hear about the splendor of The Light. Of its presence and continued involvement with its great creation. To enable us to reach to HIS unbound glory. Thank you for the effort required for this accomplishment. Wishing you a lot of success with it, hoping it will be beakon of Light for many in the dark of this world. Take care,
U
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Excellent venture
Bravo my fellow poet. I lift my hat to your success on this venture. I know you will do well because you put GOD first. My prayers are with you and your book. Keep writing.
jacbgd2 -
Congratulations
A copy of your book is sitting on my desk as I write this. I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I am putting the finishing touches on my first book--Poems On Some Parables Of Christ--due out hopefully by February. I love your cover, particularly the balloons. As soon as I sign off on my book, I will read yours and get back to you. I am ready to be inspired. God Bless!!! mattharris -
maybe I will check it out, especially since you got a book published.. thats something I want to do. How did you go about doing that? Did it cost a lot of money? I bet itsa expensive... I have a lot of poems I have written of the years... and I want to put them in a collaboration of poetry a book would be nice. I'll look for yours.
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congratulations!
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congratulations on being published, that's an amazing feat...I commend you for the effort and perseverance it must have taken to accomplish this. Well done.
Rory -
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great accomplishment!!!!!! I am trying to head that way myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good luck on sales!!!!Toni
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Bully for You!
It must be immensely rewarding for all of us to be able to appreciate the release into the public domain of your collated poetic works, c.2006.
Might one not also be informed of the publishers name?
More power to ya!
Master Anarchy.
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congradulations and good luck to all the future books you may right in the future. I cant wait to see all the fanamanal things you have written. I cant believe someone on allpoetry.com wrote a poetry book
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Well, I may not be a poet friend of yours, but I'd like to congratulate you anyway. Well done! I aspire someday to do the same.
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congratulations
congratulations and good luck with the sales.great time of year to begin ! i wish you all the best for christmas and the coming new year -
Many congrats on your book being published, jj! I've just recently had a couple of poems published, thanks to the efforts of two of AP's own Brian Douthit, and D P Robertson. I know what a thrill it was to see those two in print...I can't imagine the thrill of having an entire book published! I wish you well with it, and hope that it will be a blessing to all who are blessed to read it!
Paula
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My heartfelt wishes and blessings to you..Congrats
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CONGRATULATIONS!
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If I may ask, what publisher did you use? There are so many, but few get through to Amazon. If you don't mind letting me know, I'd appreciate the information. Hugs, Patricia
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations, Joe! I'm very happy to hear that your published book is ready. I'll have to go to Amazon and check it out. Amazon just happens to be the only place I buy books. Good luck to you. Hugs, Patricia
By the way, did you get the piece I wrote so that you may no longer think me sexist?
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