yellowperch Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Forgive me for boasting but this has been years in the making. My husband's book is officially published! http://www.amazon.com/Gun-C-J-Chivers/dp/0743270762/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1#_ He'll be interviewed by Terry Gross in an hour; the interview will be broadcast in tomorrow. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13 Chris wrote the proposal when he was on a two-week leave after our daughter was born. She's six now! Can't believe all that work is now complete.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Forgive me for boasting but this has been years in the making. My husband's book is officially published! http://www.amazon.com/Gun-C-J-Chivers/dp/0743270762/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1#_ He'll be interviewed by Terry Gross in an hour; the interview will be broadcast in tomorrow. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13 Chris wrote the proposal when he was on a two-week leave after our daughter was born. She's six now! Can't believe all that work is now complete.... Congrats! That is just awesome. (I clicked on his author page and saw his pic...you should find that men/husbands of WTM pic thread and put it up. :D) ETA: Did he win his Pulitzer for reporting? It looks like this is his first book, right? Edited October 11, 2010 by unsinkable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Congratulations to your dh (and you, who supported him through it all). :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thank you for posting this and congratulations to your PULITZER PRIZE WINNING husband! I think he definitely deserves your brags!! :party: :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 EXCELLENT!!!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Forgive me for boasting but this has been years in the making. My husband's book is officially published! http://www.amazon.com/Gun-C-J-Chivers/dp/0743270762/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1#_ He'll be interviewed by Terry Gross in an hour; the interview will be broadcast in tomorrow. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13 Chris wrote the proposal when he was on a two-week leave after our daughter was born. She's six now! Can't believe all that work is now complete.... Wow! That's fantastic. I love Terry Gross' show too. Congratulations to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Congratulations! I look forward to hearing the show tomorrow! My son is interested in his book - is it suitable reading for a 13 year old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 :party: Congratuations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Forgive me for boasting but this has been years in the making. My husband's book is officially published! Forgive you???? You SHOULD be boasting! How fantastic! Congrats toyour hubby and to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Very cool! It looks like a book my dh would be interested in. Congratulations to your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 That is so cool! I love Terry Gross, too. I'll tune in for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Awesome! That book is totally something my dh will love. He's a sergeant in the National Guard and a total history buff, particularly WWII. Very, very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Very exciting for your family. Congrats! Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thank you for posting this and congratulations to your PULITZER PRIZE WINNING husband! I think he definitely deserves your brags!!:party: :cheers2: :iagree: Congratulations. I love Terry Gross, I will definitely listen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Very exciting! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Being interviewed by Terry Gross is the peak of coolness! You've made it in the world to be interviewed by her!!! Congratulations and don't be shy about boasting and promoting his book! Thank you for letting us celebrate with you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 :party: Congratulations! I never miss Fresh Air :D I put the book on my Amazon wish list when you posted a while back about it. Ds17 is really interested in the topic :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 :party: It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I just wanted to tell you that I pre-ordered your husband's book back when you mentioned it here the first time. My 13 year old son is crazy for military history. He will be getting your husband's book for Christmas. Congrats to your hubby and to you, as well, for being supportive for so long ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 What a big thrill to win the Pulitzer, and I'm sure a happy relief for you that his book is now officially published! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juelle Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Congratulations, and WOW! My ds is seriously impressed:D I think I just found the perfect Christmas present for my Dad. A million thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Wow! Impressive. Congratulations to you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thanks everyone. It sure feels good. Chris said the interview with TG was actually fun. He was very impressed with how prepared and thoughtful and easy to talk to she is. Of course. She steered the conversation a little further away from the book than he would have liked--she asked alot of questions about being under fire, for example. Chris is much more of a family man, quiet soul and lover of the natural world than his resume makes him seem. That said, he thought it all went pretty well. He's a bit worried that he talked about himself too much. But it was an interview after all. I asked him if he thought the book would be a good choice for 13 year old, and he said sure, with some caveats. First, there are 5-6 uses of profanity, all in quotes or letters. There also is a good bit of violence--but he thinks it is contextualized and not gratuitious. Also, there is a no small amount of assumed knowledge. For a teen who is interested and moderately versed in history, however, it should be a stretch but not a leap. I agree TG is the peak of coolness. I'd love her to interview SWB one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 What a fabulous adventure!! You aren't boasting you are hollering proudly; and that is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 According to the Fresh Air twitter feed, the interview will be broadcast tomorrow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Very cool! Congrats to your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Sherry Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 :party:ConGratuLaTioNs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 So exciting! I pre ordered your dh's book as well when you first mentioned it. Dh will be receiving it for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That is amazing! Congratulations to your husband! I love TG!! I will have to pick it up for FIL, I am sure he would love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Forgive me for boasting but this has been years in the making. My husband's book is officially published! http://www.amazon.com/Gun-C-J-Chivers/dp/0743270762/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1#_ He'll be interviewed by Terry Gross in an hour; the interview will be broadcast in tomorrow. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13 Chris wrote the proposal when he was on a two-week leave after our daughter was born. She's six now! Can't believe all that work is now complete.... Congratulations to both of you for getting all the way through the book researching, writing & publishing process. That's well worth a standing ovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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