May 6, 2013
Publishing Department
Deseret Book Company
P. O. Box 30178
Salt Lake City, Utah 84130
Dear Sirs:
Our youngest son, Evan, was born with
spina bifida in August of 1987. We knew he would be born with this crippling
birth defect, but the diagnosis of a dangerous kidney disease was an added
shock. Against the odds, Evan grew into adulthood, blessing the lives of many
along the way.
“The Challenge and Champion” is his
story, as told by me, his father. This is more than a biography of Evan’s life.
It is a saga of sore trials and miracles, sadness and joy, tears and laughter,
disappointments and triumphs. But above all, it is a story of love for our son
and our faith in God.
I originally wrote this memoir to be
a source of inspiration to my children and grandchildren. However, I came to
realize that this work contains many testimonies, lessons and insights that
should be shared with all active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and with the community at large.
This is not a day to day, journal
like book. Some chapters deal with a topic in his life, such as his service in
the Priesthood, which covers several years. Other chapters cover specific
events that occurred in a day or in a few weeks. Many of the chapters,
especially at the beginning, are very heartbreaking. But other chapters
celebrate the good things in Evan’s life. The reader should be smiling at the
end of the book.
After careful consideration, I have
chosen to submit the entire ninety-eight page manuscript. I am confident that
you will not want to put the book down once you have started to read it.
Thank you for your consideration. Enclosed
you will find a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your reply. I look forward
to hearing from you soon.
Michael A. Price
1190 Margarita Ave.
Grover Beach, Ca. 93433
(805) 481-3510
drjakespa@sbcglobal.net
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