Set of 5 Books Signed

Brown Family Book Collection

Bernie Brown- Author

Bernie Brown, a preacher's kid, began his career as a bag boy in a local grocery store and retired as the CEO of one of the largest non-profit health care systems in the country. At the age of 31, he became the administrator of a major hospital (Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA) and spent the next 30 years learning how to be its leader. When appointed, his institution's budget was $10 million and it employed around 700. When he retired as CEO, the health system (WellStar) which had evolved had a budget of $1.5 billion with a workforce of almost 15,000.

Since "retiring" Bernie has focused on "re-firing" through teaching, speaking, mentoring, consulting and writing. Five of his eight books have been publish after he retired. These include Lessons Learned on the Way Down - A Perspective on Christian Leadership in a Secular World, (now in its third edition), Purpose in the Fourth Quarter - Finishing the Game of Life Victoriously, Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts - An Anatomy of a Marriage, Road Signs on the Journey Home - Fifty Two Modern-day Proverbs, and Adventures of the Bass Buddies - Tales of Fun, Folly, Friendship, Faith and a Little Fishing.

All proceeds from Bernie's books go to charitable organizations.

Bernie, a Christian, is active in his local church. He claims to be a practitioner and not a theologian when he speaks and sings at retreats, conferences, worship services and other events for business organizations, educational institutions and churches. He is an aspiring golfer, an adequate woodworker and an avid fisherman. He has been married for 54 years, and he and his beautiful wife, Snookie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Set of 5 Books Signed

Brown Family Book Collection

Bernie Brown- Author

Bernie Brown, a preacher's kid, began his career as a bag boy in a local grocery store and retired as the CEO of one of the largest non-profit health care systems in the country. At the age of 31, he became the administrator of a major hospital (Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA) and spent the next 30 years learning how to be its leader. When appointed, his institution's budget was $10 million and it employed around 700. When he retired as CEO, the health system (WellStar) which had evolved had a budget of $1.5 billion with a workforce of almost 15,000.

Since "retiring" Bernie has focused on "re-firing" through teaching, speaking, mentoring, consulting and writing. Five of his eight books have been publish after he retired. These include Lessons Learned on the Way Down - A Perspective on Christian Leadership in a Secular World, (now in its third edition), Purpose in the Fourth Quarter - Finishing the Game of Life Victoriously, Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts - An Anatomy of a Marriage, Road Signs on the Journey Home - Fifty Two Modern-day Proverbs, and Adventures of the Bass Buddies - Tales of Fun, Folly, Friendship, Faith and a Little Fishing.

All proceeds from Bernie's books go to charitable organizations.

Bernie, a Christian, is active in his local church. He claims to be a practitioner and not a theologian when he speaks and sings at retreats, conferences, worship services and other events for business organizations, educational institutions and churches. He is an aspiring golfer, an adequate woodworker and an avid fisherman. He has been married for 54 years, and he and his beautiful wife, Snookie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Book Who I'd Like To Be, signed by Elizabeth Brown the author.

Written when she was 90 years old. Mother of Bernie Brown.

Book Who I'd Like To Be, signed by Elizabeth Brown the author.

Written when she was 90 years old. Mother of Bernie Brown.

Book title: "Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts".

The Anatomy of a Marriage

"Our Story"- How we met, married and have lived our life together.

Signed Copy.

Bernie Brown

Bernie Brown, a preacher's kid, began his career as a bag boy in a local grocery store and retired as the CEO of one of the largest non-profit health care systems in the country. At the age of 31, he became the administrator of a major hospital (Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA) and spent the next 30 years learning how to be its leader. When appointed, his institution's budget was $10 million and it employed around 700. When he retired as CEO, the health system (WellStar) which had evolved had a budget of $1.5 billion with a workforce of almost 15,000.

Since "retiring" Bernie has focused on "re-firing" through teaching, speaking, mentoring, consulting and writing. Five of his eight books have been publish after he retired. These include Lessons Learned on the Way Down - A Perspective on Christian Leadership in a Secular World, (now in its third edition), Purpose in the Fourth Quarter - Finishing the Game of Life Victoriously, Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts - An Anatomy of a Marriage, Road Signs on the Journey Home - Fifty Two Modern-day Proverbs, and Adventures of the Bass Buddies - Tales of Fun, Folly, Friendship, Faith and a Little Fishing.

All proceeds from Bernie's books go to charitable organizations.

Bernie, a Christian, is active in his local church. He claims to be a practitioner and not a theologian when he speaks and sings at retreats, conferences, worship services and other events for business organizations, educational institutions and churches. He is an aspiring golfer, an adequate woodworker and an avid fisherman. He has been married for 54 years, and he and his beautiful wife, Snookie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Book title: "Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts"

The Anatomy of a Marriage

"Our Story"- How we met, married and have lived our life together.

Signed Copy.

Bernie Brown

Bernie Brown, a preacher's kid, began his career as a bag boy in a local grocery store and retired as the CEO of one of the largest non-profit health care systems in the country. At the age of 31, he became the administrator of a major hospital (Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA) and spent the next 30 years learning how to be its leader. When appointed, his institution's budget was $10 million and it employed around 700. When he retired as CEO, the health system (WellStar) which had evolved had a budget of $1.5 billion with a workforce of almost 15,000.

Since "retiring" Bernie has focused on "re-firing" through teaching, speaking, mentoring, consulting and writing. Five of his eight books have been publish after he retired. These include Lessons Learned on the Way Down - A Perspective on Christian Leadership in a Secular World, (now in its third edition), Purpose in the Fourth Quarter - Finishing the Game of Life Victoriously, Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts - An Anatomy of a Marriage, Road Signs on the Journey Home - Fifty Two Modern-day Proverbs, and Adventures of the Bass Buddies - Tales of Fun, Folly, Friendship, Faith and a Little Fishing.

All proceeds from Bernie's books go to charitable organizations.

Bernie, a Christian, is active in his local church. He claims to be a practitioner and not a theologian when he speaks and sings at retreats, conferences, worship services and other events for business organizations, educational institutions and churches. He is an aspiring golfer, an adequate woodworker and an avid fisherman. He has been married for 54 years, and he and his beautiful wife, Snookie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Book "Road Signs on the Journey Home" by Bernie Brown-Photos by Snookie Brown.

Book Signed by Bernie

Bernie Brown, a preacher's kid, began his career as a bag boy in a local grocery store and retired as the CEO of one of the largest non-profit health care systems in the country. At the age of 31, he became the administrator of a major hospital (Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA) and spent the next 30 years learning how to be its leader. When appointed, his institution's budget was $10 million and it employed around 700. When he retired as CEO, the health system (WellStar) which had evolved had a budget of $1.5 billion with a workforce of almost 15,000.

Since "retiring" Bernie has focused on "re-firing" through teaching, speaking, mentoring, consulting and writing. Five of his eight books have been publish after he retired. These include Lessons Learned on the Way Down - A Perspective on Christian Leadership in a Secular World, (now in its third edition), Purpose in the Fourth Quarter - Finishing the Game of Life Victoriously, Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts - An Anatomy of a Marriage, Road Signs on the Journey Home - Fifty Two Modern-day Proverbs, and Adventures of the Bass Buddies - Tales of Fun, Folly, Friendship, Faith and a Little Fishing.

All proceeds from Bernie's books go to charitable organizations.

Bernie, a Christian, is active in his local church. He claims to be a practitioner and not a theologian when he speaks and sings at retreats, conferences, worship services and other events for business organizations, educational institutions and churches. He is an aspiring golfer, an adequate woodworker and an avid fisherman. He has been married for 54 years, and he and his beautiful wife, Snookie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Book "Road Signs on the Journey Home" by Bernie Brown-Photos by Snookie Brown.

Book Signed by Bernie

Bernie Brown, a preacher's kid, began his career as a bag boy in a local grocery store and retired as the CEO of one of the largest non-profit health care systems in the country. At the age of 31, he became the administrator of a major hospital (Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA) and spent the next 30 years learning how to be its leader. When appointed, his institution's budget was $10 million and it employed around 700. When he retired as CEO, the health system (WellStar) which had evolved had a budget of $1.5 billion with a workforce of almost 15,000.

Since "retiring" Bernie has focused on "re-firing" through teaching, speaking, mentoring, consulting and writing. Five of his eight books have been publish after he retired. These include Lessons Learned on the Way Down - A Perspective on Christian Leadership in a Secular World, (now in its third edition), Purpose in the Fourth Quarter - Finishing the Game of Life Victoriously, Snookie and Bernie are Sweethearts - An Anatomy of a Marriage, Road Signs on the Journey Home - Fifty Two Modern-day Proverbs, and Adventures of the Bass Buddies - Tales of Fun, Folly, Friendship, Faith and a Little Fishing.

All proceeds from Bernie's books go to charitable organizations.

Bernie, a Christian, is active in his local church. He claims to be a practitioner and not a theologian when he speaks and sings at retreats, conferences, worship services and other events for business organizations, educational institutions and churches. He is an aspiring golfer, an adequate woodworker and an avid fisherman. He has been married for 54 years, and he and his beautiful wife, Snookie, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Cookbook

"The Pioneer Woman Cooks Dinnertime"

by: Ree Drummond

Book Historic Rural Churches of GA

By Sonny Seals and George S. Hart Value: $40

SIGNED copy of How to Cook Like a Southerner by Johnnie Gabriel.

Value is $25

SIGNED copy of Generations of Edibles b Elizabeth H. Weaver.

Value is $25

8 rhododendron bridge tally cards printed from a hand-painted water color by Nancy White.

Value is $15

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

8 rhododendron bridge tally cards printed from a hand-painted water color by Nancy White.

Value is $15

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

8 rhododendron bridge tally cards printed from a hand-painted water color by Nancy White.

Value is $15

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

8 rhododendron bridge tally cards printed from a hand-painted water color by Nancy White.

Value is $15

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

Rhododendron notecards printed from a hand-painted watercolor by Nancy White.

Value is $20

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

Rhododendron notecards printed from a hand-painted watercolor by Nancy White.

Value is $20

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

Rhododendron notecards printed from a hand-painted watercolor by Nancy White.

Value is $20

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

Rhododendron notecards printed from a hand-painted watercolor by Nancy White.

Value is $20

I am a native of Cherokee County but I have lived in Marietta and have been a member of FUMC since 1959.

Art and music have been an important part of my life. I paint in watercolors and oil, and my favorite subject is the beauty in God's world, particularly flowers.

My paintings have been in auctions to benefit The Youth Museum for four years and the Devereux Foundation for two years. I am very honored to have my watercolor painting, "He is Risen," as the last painting in the Stations of the Cross.

Set of 5 Books "Oh my Stars" by auther Sally Kilpatrick

To be used for a Book Club. Value:$80

**Author will attend club to answer questions if you want her.**

Sally Kilpatrick lives in Marietta with her husband, Ryan, and her two children. We shall call these precious and precocious children The Hobbit and Her Majesty.

Her debut novel, The Happy Hour Choir will be released by Kensington on April 28, 2015.The Happy Hour Choir won the Duel on the Delta, finaled in the Maggie Awards for Excellence and was a 2012 Golden Heart finalist. Sally has two other novels coming down the pike-think Shakespeare with cows (Starcrossed and Moonblind) and It's a Wonderful Life in a funeral home (Giving up the Ghost, a 2013 Maggie finalist).

A former Spanish teacher-because that's what you do with an English major-Sally took an extended sabbatical when her husband gave her an application to Kennesaw State University's Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program for Christmas 2007. (Best Christmas Present Ever!)

Sally is also the current president of Georgia Romance Writers.

For fun, Sally likes to read, write, run, and-you guessed it-sing in her church choir.

5 Different cards in one pack of 5 note cards.

Photos or Photos of artwork by Cecil

Value:$20

Cecil C. Warfel, Jr. a Colorado born artist, currently resides in Smyrna, Georgia, splitting time in his studio with time on location, painting from life. From each foray, stream, or meadow, Cecil creates new and exciting works. One may find Cecil's works captured on film or perhaps on canvas, from a quick sketch as well as comprehensive studies requiring many hours to complete. At a pasture's edge or on a lonely road, one may find him painting in the rain. Whether the media is photograph, watercolor, pastel, or acrylic, the insight is unmistakably "A Cecil!" A study of each photograph or painting will evoke a sense of becoming part of the work's atmosphere, enabling the viewer to share the creative thoughts of the artist.

Credits

Photography and Paintings are found in collections across the United States.

1983 Stanton Gallery and Denver Art Gallery

1986 Vail, Colorado - Outdoor Photo Contest (1st Place)

1996 Cobb Nature Center - Photo Competition (1st Place, 2nd Place)

1999-2001 Fine Arts Society of Kennesaw - Photography and Paintings

2002 Gallery TAJ, Atlanta, Georgia

2002-2004 Metro Montage (Cobb Marietta Museum)

5 Different cards in one pack of 5 note cards.

Photos or Photos of artwork by Cecil

Value:$20

Cecil Warfel, a Colorado born artist, currently resides in Smyrna, Georgia, splitting time in his studio with time on location, painting from life. From each foray, stream, or meadow, Cecil creates new and exciting works. One may find Cecil's works captured on film or perhaps on canvas, from a quick sketch as well as comprehensive studies requiring many hours to complete. At a pasture's edge or on a lonely road, one may find him painting in the rain. Whether the media is photograph, watercolor, pastel, or acrylic, the insight is unmistakably "A Cecil!" A study of each photograph or painting will evoke a sense of becoming part of the work's atmosphere, enabling the viewer to share the creative thoughts of the artist.

Credits

Photography and Paintings are found in collections across the United States.

1983 Stanton Gallery and Denver Art Gallery

1986 Vail, Colorado - Outdoor Photo Contest (1st Place)

1996 Cobb Nature Center - Photo Competition (1st Place, 2nd Place)

1999-2001 Fine Arts Society of Kennesaw - Photography and Paintings

2002 Gallery TAJ, Atlanta, Georgia

2002-2004 Metro Montage (Cobb Marietta Museum)

5 Different cards in one pack of 5 note cards.

Photos or Photos of artwork by Cecil

Value:$20

Cecil Warfel, a Colorado born artist, currently resides in Smyrna, Georgia, splitting time in his studio with time on location, painting from life. From each foray, stream, or meadow, Cecil creates new and exciting works. One may find Cecil's works captured on film or perhaps on canvas, from a quick sketch as well as comprehensive studies requiring many hours to complete. At a pasture's edge or on a lonely road, one may find him painting in the rain. Whether the media is photograph, watercolor, pastel, or acrylic, the insight is unmistakably "A Cecil!" A study of each photograph or painting will evoke a sense of becoming part of the work's atmosphere, enabling the viewer to share the creative thoughts of the artist.

Credits

Photography and Paintings are found in collections across the United States.

1983 Stanton Gallery and Denver Art Gallery

1986 Vail, Colorado - Outdoor Photo Contest (1st Place)

1996 Cobb Nature Center - Photo Competition (1st Place, 2nd Place)

1999-2001 Fine Arts Society of Kennesaw - Photography and Paintings

2002 Gallery TAJ, Atlanta, Georgia

2002-2004 Metro Montage (Cobb Marietta Museum)

5 Different cards in one pack of 5 note cards.

Photos or Photos of artwork by Cecil

Value:$20

Cecil Warfel, a Colorado born artist, currently resides in Smyrna, Georgia, splitting time in his studio with time on location, painting from life. From each foray, stream, or meadow, Cecil creates new and exciting works. One may find Cecil's works captured on film or perhaps on canvas, from a quick sketch as well as comprehensive studies requiring many hours to complete. At a pasture's edge or on a lonely road, one may find him painting in the rain. Whether the media is photograph, watercolor, pastel, or acrylic, the insight is unmistakably "A Cecil!" A study of each photograph or painting will evoke a sense of becoming part of the work's atmosphere, enabling the viewer to share the creative thoughts of the artist.

Credits

Photography and Paintings are found in collections across the United States.

1983 Stanton Gallery and Denver Art Gallery

1986 Vail, Colorado - Outdoor Photo Contest (1st Place)

1996 Cobb Nature Center - Photo Competition (1st Place, 2nd Place)

1999-2001 Fine Arts Society of Kennesaw - Photography and Paintings

2002 Gallery TAJ, Atlanta, Georgia

2002-2004 Metro Montage (Cobb Marietta Museum)

5 Different cards in one pack of 5 note cards.

Photos or Photos of artwork by Cecil

Value:$20

Cecil Warfel, a Colorado born artist, currently resides in Smyrna, Georgia, splitting time in his studio with time on location, painting from life. From each foray, stream, or meadow, Cecil creates new and exciting works. One may find Cecil's works captured on film or perhaps on canvas, from a quick sketch as well as comprehensive studies requiring many hours to complete. At a pasture's edge or on a lonely road, one may find him painting in the rain. Whether the media is photograph, watercolor, pastel, or acrylic, the insight is unmistakably "A Cecil!" A study of each photograph or painting will evoke a sense of becoming part of the work's atmosphere, enabling the viewer to share the creative thoughts of the artist.

Credits

Photography and Paintings are found in collections across the United States.

1983 Stanton Gallery and Denver Art Gallery

1986 Vail, Colorado - Outdoor Photo Contest (1st Place)

1996 Cobb Nature Center - Photo Competition (1st Place, 2nd Place)

1999-2001 Fine Arts Society of Kennesaw - Photography and Paintings

2002 Gallery TAJ, Atlanta, Georgia

2002-2004 Metro Montage (Cobb Marietta Museum)

5 Different cards in one pack of 5 note cards.

Photos or Photos of artwork by Cecil

Value:$20

Cecil Warfel, a Colorado born artist, currently resides in Smyrna, Georgia, splitting time in his studio with time on location, painting from life. From each foray, stream, or meadow, Cecil creates new and exciting works. One may find Cecil's works captured on film or perhaps on canvas, from a quick sketch as well as comprehensive studies requiring many hours to complete. At a pasture's edge or on a lonely road, one may find him painting in the rain. Whether the media is photograph, watercolor, pastel, or acrylic, the insight is unmistakably "A Cecil!" A study of each photograph or painting will evoke a sense of becoming part of the work's atmosphere, enabling the viewer to share the creative thoughts of the artist.

Credits

Photography and Paintings are found in collections across the United States.

1983 Stanton Gallery and Denver Art Gallery

1986 Vail, Colorado - Outdoor Photo Contest (1st Place)

1996 Cobb Nature Center - Photo Competition (1st Place, 2nd Place)

1999-2001 Fine Arts Society of Kennesaw - Photography and Paintings

2002 Gallery TAJ, Atlanta, Georgia

2002-2004 Metro Montage (Cobb Marietta Museum)