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Stirring Novel Unconditional Debuts
NASHVILLE – Sept. 12, in
the year of our Lord 2012 – As the anticipated film
UNCONDTIONAL hits theaters this month, the novel it inspired
debuted Sept. 1 going more deeply into the riveting
story—inspired by true events—of one woman finding faith, joy
and meaning after a seemingly senseless, devastating loss.
“The novelization of Unconditional will touch the heart of every
reader,” said Acquisitions Editor Julie Gwinn with B&H
Publishing Group, the book’s publisher. “This story helps us all
see that even in life’s toughest storms, above the clouds the
sun is still shining.”
From award-winning author Eva Marie Everson, Unconditional is
inspired by the true story of Joseph “Papa Joe” Bradford—an
African-American man who went from standout student to prison
inmate where he had to fight to stay alive. A computer-hacking
crime sent Bradford to jail, and once out he and his wife Denise
dedicated their lives to helping under-resourced young people,
particularly in Nashville. They established and operate the
Elijah’s Heart ministry.
In the book, Samantha Crawford is a celebrated children’s author
whose beloved husband is killed in a senseless act of violence.
Three years later, still grief-stricken, Samantha plans to take
her life, but at the last minute someone needs her help and
prevents the act. Reuniting with her childhood friend, “Papa
Joe,” she finds her will to live returning as she witnesses his
selfless dedication to Nashville’s throwaway kids. And, in the
dismal housing projects, she might just find the truth behind
her husband’s killing.
Like characters in the story, the film and book will help the
lives of needy children through raised awareness and by many
ministry partnerships nationwide. A children’s book, Firebird,
which figures prominently in the film, also debuted Sept. 1 from
B&H Publishing and echoes the theme that God’s love shines
through people and circumstances no matter how dark things seem.
Similarly, another B&H book—a study guide featuring clips from
the film—offers a four-week, biblically based study designed to
help participants identify and overcome their fears and learn to
help those in need.
Unconditional is available now.
For information about Unconditional, visit:
BHPublishingGroup.com/Unconditional
For information about the film, visit:
UnconditionaltheMovie.com
Facebook.com/UnconditionaltheMovie