| In the giddy bustle of modern life, there are few persons that exert a life-long imprint on human lives more than parents, a particular minister, or a special classroom teacher. Author, Linda M. Martin, in artistic strokes has directed our attention to Bo (Lela) Buice, a brilliant Baptist teacher and heroine, who early in life rejected brashness, class warfare, and incivility, to achieve remarkable social progress in the public solidity, her quiet persuasiveness, and all-embracing Christian love. As Linda expertly reveals, Bo Buice is attended by a rainbow of optimism, wit, compassion and success.
Committed first to her Lord, secondly, to her church, thirdly, to research and the study of history and finally, to civic activities, this exceptional lady, at age 91, continues to be the image of grace, charity and beauty.
—D. Lawrence H. Harris,
Author of The Origins and Growth of Baptist Faith:
Twenty Baptist Trailblazers in World History.
"I have been so busy with everything that I've gotten myself into that I have not even had time to pick up "our" book to read until yesterday. As I was running out the door to the dentist I grabbed it and it is a good thing. I had an hour wait there and then ended up with an hour wait while getting my car serviced. So, I began reading. Linda, it is really a delightful read and I have enjoyed each page that I have read. You did a wonderful job of weaving all of the bits and pieces together to make a beautiful story. What a wonderful gift of sacrifice and love you have given to Bo and to everyone who knows/loves her and reads the book. Jason would be so proud and grateful to you...his cherished friend!"
-- MaryEm Byce
"I got your book Monday but didn't have a chance to sit down with it until last night. I just closed the cover, it's wonderful. You did a fantastic job and it made me love you and Mrs. Buice even more. You have turned into quite the Author and I'm very proud of you. The book was done in such a loving, caring way, it made my heart swell with pride just knowing both of you. Of course, we all loved Jason (he'll always be Ervin to me), but that doesn't need to be said. I can't remember a time I didn't love he and Eddie. They kept us all "happy" whether we wanted to be or not for many years."
-- Elaine Jackson Price-te Meij
"We received and have now read THE BOOK. Bev and I want to thank you and Mrs. Buice for sending it to us. It was a wonderful read, giving us insights into an amazing life we really knew little about. I can't imagine the time and effort you put into the project. My sense is that it was a labor of love---amazing!"
-- Eddie Sullivan
"Praise the Lord! I am sure you are both so thrilled. I received the copy you sent to me...first of all..THANK YOU! As soon as I opened it I sat down and read the entire book only getting up once. It is as great as the both of you. Great job. I am very proud of you and so happy to have been a part in it. I can only imagine how Bo must feel."
-- Brenda Bowen Mansell
"I’m really enjoying your book about Bo. I thought I knew Bo pretty well but your book is filling in a lot of missing pieces. You are to be commended for honoring her and our Lord in this way and for sharing her great faith in such an interesting manner."
-- Pat Seabolt
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