Kissing Angels - Softcover

Gbala, Deswin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418417084 ISBN 13: 9781418417086

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2006

Synopsis

This is a story about Angels who need to live their "human term" before they can earn their wings to become true Angels of the Almighty. An Angel doing his "Human Term" means that that Angel must live as a human on the Earth to experience what it is to be human. During the course of this term, many Angels learn at least one major weakness because of their mischievousness. Some learn how to use drugs, others learn about sex, a few learn to drink alcohol, but worse yet, some learn the sin of pride. Once an Angel has earned their wings, he may live either as an Angel or as a person at will. This is the story of Diana Abagotti, the Angel of Love. Her assignment: to love the unlovable.

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About the Author:

Deswin was born in Liberia, West Africa, and lived there for eight years before he came to America in 1970. He says that for his first eight years, he lived in the jungle and I have heard him describe his life in his rural village very vividly. His experiences in that environment are a source of comparison and contrast for him, enabling him to look at American culture from an unusual perspective. After Deswin came to America, he began negotiating the American public school system. He spoke no English when he was placed in the second grade. He managed to overcome this considerable problem, however, with a few years of private tutoring, he eventually skipped the eighth graded and went on his way to graduating from high school. After high school, he worked for a few years and then joined the Navy for four years, from 1988-1992. His tour of duty in the Navy provided him with GI Bill benefits, enabling him to go to college. He has a BS degree and a Masters in Education. His first novel published is "Genetic Armageddon." "Deswin has a special rapport with different age groups. Deswin always gets the students emotionally and physically involved in his performances," Dr. Niedzwiecki, Assistant professor, UW-La Crosse. "He [Mr. Gbala] has such an abundance of creative energy that, if he were somehow blocked in his creative endeavors, he might well explode!" Dr. Laura Nelson, Chair, Professor, UW-La Crosse. "In spite of his animation and energy he pours into his storytelling, none can be as fascinating as the true story of Gbala's first eight years of life." Pat Moor, La Cross Tribune. "...you have a knack for catching your audience's attention... Your energetic storytelling style and brave, vivid examples motivate even students who have been yawning back in their chairs to sit up and pay respect." Dr. Annette Whit-Parks, Associate Professor, UW-La Crosse. "Bob is a very dynamic and energetic storyteller whose intense pace captivates his audience throug

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1418417084
• ISBN 13: 9781418417086
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124