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Be With Me

by Mike Chernuk

50 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #01-0572; ISBN 1-55369-170-9; US$12.50, C$15.50, EUR10.10, £7.00

The book conveys the reflections of the author on the seasons of life.

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about the book      about the author      What people are saying...      sample excerpt      catalogue info

About the Book Using a poetic style - the contents of the book covers the Four seasons of Life. It represents both a scholarly and a simultaneously entertaining survey of our place on earth and is beautifully written by the author. Throughout the World-humanity has lost much of its morality... integrity... family lifestyle. My book presents a much needed reminder... Through its interpretation of the world as evolves in the lives of each of us. It also relfects on a prophecy made of the many technological changes taking place and the resultant affect on our lives. My legacy for this Millennium - is that through this little book - we become aware of the wonderful gift of Life and the gift of Love.

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About the Author Born in the U.S.A. in 1921 - 80 years young World War II veteran enlisted 1942-1946 Battalion Sgt. Major - Aviation Engineer Air Base Sgt. Major - Master Sgt. Okinawa Married to a lovely lady named Ann Business background: Finance, Systems and Procedures, and Sales in Industrial, Retail and Automotive "Though retired, I still enjoy working as a Sales Associate for WALMART," says Chernuk. "It's now been 14 years." I am a free spirit - enjoy all forms of creativity: Writing - Photography - Art (painting and sketching) Consider myself a problem solver, a One Man Think Tank Graduate from PACE College (now University) with B.B.A. 1949.

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What people are saying...

Dear Mike:

I have just finished reading the monograph that you left with me. This was indeed very pleasant reading. Indeed this displays a true talent and a truly skillful interpretation of the world as it evolves in the lives of each of us. This certainly represents both a scholarly and a simultaneously entertaining survey of life. I certainly appreciate your sharing this with me. In fact, I plan to show this to several people whom I believe will also share my appreciation for its contents.

I certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness in providing this to me.

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"The book is beautifully illustrated by the author. The contents of the book covers the four seasons with 21 thought-provoking topics of unmetered verse. Each one is a jewel, and each one has been illustrated by the author.

His work is warm and sensitive. His style is similar to Rod McKuen's style, and as one reviewer said of McKuen's work, 'His writing is an extension of the man.' The same could be said of Chernuk's book. My thoughts after reading the book were: I wish that I had written this book. It is a good example that sometimes good things come in small packages.

It would not add much to a prestigious book collection, only to sit unread and collect dust, but to those who love the beauty of words and search for essence in things, it provides a lot of food for thought.
-Woodrow Bradley, The Daily Tribune News in Cartersville, Georgia

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Sample Excerpt from Chapter One

SPRING

My eyes were tight with sleep
     when warms sounds awakened me.

I stretched and searched
     for life's form
bursting and cracking
through boundaries undefined.

Like a desperate captive
     escaped to be born.

Strange
     not knowing
     where the path would lead
yet, my limbs had moved
     with great speed.

Arriving as I should be
recognized by everyone
     as if they had expected me.

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Catalogue Information

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