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Enthusiasm Went to Afghanistan

In autumn 2011, Enthusiasm with many hundreds books from US had arrived to Afghanistan. Hundreds of American authors had joined to donate their books for the troops in Afghanistan. Invitation came from Irene Watson, Managing Editor of Reader Views.

This is what she wrote:

On September 13th I send out a call for books for soldiers after Art Mills, award winner author of The Empty Lot Next Door, stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan requested print books for himself and his fellow troop members. He told me most of the books are old and worn-out, indicating people read them and hand them to others.

I sent him a box of 12 books and he wrote me:

I placed the books on a book shelf and people rushed right to them. It's nice to know people back home still care after ten years. Thanks!!!!

The response after the call from authors, publishers, and individuals is overwhelming, and thanks to several dedicated individuals the request went viral. Every single day we get at least 10 boxes or packages of books. So far, we've sent 4 boxes (59 books) to Art, given 54 boxes (1200 books) to the VFW to donate to troops in Afghanistan and 18 boxes of books/CDs/DVDs to individual requests through BooksForSoldiers.com

Art received the books and said:

I received the books yesterday. I opened the boxes and cut off the tops so the books could be easily taken from the dozen or so bystanders. One by one, and sometimes two by two, the books started to dwindle, and so did the candy. I placed the remaining books on a table in the front of the building. Everyone walking in and out can see the generosity of Reader Views and the dozens of authors that donated their books to us. Most of the donated books were autographed and included letters of gratitude for us soldiers. Thank you Irene, Reader Views, and to all the authors that donated their books to us. Now we can read books to help us take our minds off the curry!

A Special Note from A Reader

Fida,

I really enjoyed reading your book. It was very interesting to read about this part of your life. You have already accomplished so much in your life. You have a special way of writing, I'm sure you will go far. Someday when you're very rich and famous, I'll be proud to say I used to work with Fida Abbott!

Sincerely,
Janice

(Janice is an author's co-worker at Adecco-CTDI)

THE AUTHORS SHOW CONTEST: Thank You Note and Winner Announcement

To all my supporters who have voted me (who have confirmed and haven't confirmed yet) or even haven't participated to vote me yet during the contest of "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading", I would like to thank you for spending the time to read my post here and at Facebook, visit the contest website page, read my essay, and give me a vote. On Saturday, Oct 15 was the winner announcement and I'm included in the winner list of "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading".

As my appreciation to thank you for all of your great support, I present two free e-books, brought to you from my sponsor, Viviana Andrew, one of the Enthusiasm Ambassadors and the owner of Resources for Moms and Kids. Please, visit this link to download. This free download won't be long. So please, get is as soon as possible when you have a chance.

Below, I enclose all the voters who have confirmed. Next week, I'll link all the voters who have blog at my Supporters page.

Friends:

Yanee Lasahido (Indonesia), Ani Pratamawati (Indonesia), Ruth DP (Indonesia), Armalia (Indonesia), Mardjuki Winarno (Indonesia), Chichinda Huwae (Indonesia), Bintang Aja (Indonesia), Nila Kusumawati (Indonesia), Rino Aksan (Indonesia), Tresia T. Neve (US), Maria Coleman (US), Wibawanti Cahyasari (Indonesia), Viviana Andrew (Malaysia), Katharina Rika A (Indonesia), Rachman Ramali (Indonesia), Indah Sulistyowati (Indonesia), Ambar Purwaningrum (Indonesia), Indah Hauree (French), Ida Tri Wulandari (Indonesia), Warung Bu Roesman (Indonesia), Joeli Soetantyo (US).

Co-workers:

Janice Phipps (US), Darlene (US), Shakira (US), Martilla (US), Jahan (US), Maryan (US), Sanjeev Mehta (US), Bala Raja (US), Kulvinder Kour (US), Anthony Buckner (US), Compton Duncan (US), Victoria Wilson (US), Anrifat Abouba Kar (US), Barbara Strutynski (US), Barbara Doerr (US), Maria Campa (US), Brunilda (US), Justin Bruce (US), Jogindher Singh (US), Shalena Barnett (US), Lymus Grey (US), Daniel Mole (US), Phillip Bond (US), Trish (US), Shannon Duff (US), Kimberly Maddox (US).

Online Co-workers:

Robert Nio (Indonesia), Mien Setiawan (Indonesia), Heni Kurniawati (Indonesia), Supadiyanto (Indonesia), Wahyu Ari Wicaksono (Indonesia), Badiyo (Indonesia).

Foundations/Media/Publishers:

Yasvi Galeri (Indonesian Visual Art Foundation), KabarIndonesia (Daily online news based on the citizen reporter), Promo Sijori Foundation (Indonesia), Komunikasi Bina Kasih Foundation (Indonesia).

Lectures/Teachers:

Yonny Koen (Indonesia), Latifah Farray (Indonesia), Sri Nurhidayah (Indonesia), Supandi (Indonesia).

Writers:

Jennie S. Bev (US), Nenny Makmum (Indonesia), Yunita Phillips (US), Edy Zaqeus (Indonesia), Anang YB (Indonesia), Oscar Prajnapala (Indonesia)

Editors/Translators:

Yuniasari Shinta Dewi (Indonesia), Sahala Napitupulu II (Indonesia), Iryani Syahrir (Indonesia).

Other:

Shirley Hallock (US), Nina Wardi (Indonesia), Avy Lotus (Europe), Alina Hartono (Indonesia), Troeno Marayoga (Indonesia), Marcella (US), Edwin Moreno (US), Maria Robles (US), Henny Sulityowati (Indonesia), June Wyllae (US).

Priest:

Joel M. Indrasmoro (Indonesia), Nancy Dinar (Korea)

Bloggers:

Pieter Silitonga (Indonesia), Milton Coyne (Philippine), Theivanai Gnanantham (Malaysia), Mariuca (Malaysia).

Facebookers:

Parlina Wi (Indonesia), Ruslan Andy Chandra (Indonesia), Aryo Wibowo (Indonesia), Achmad Ismail Basnawi (Indonesia), Ryonn San (Australia), Gladies Petra (Indonesia), Santi Erawaty (Indonesia), Berlin B. Le Van (US).

Family/Relatives:

Greg (US), Agustinus Rohayadi (Indonesia), Frances (US), Endang Dwi Astuti (Indonesia), Septiana Cahyanti (Indonesia), Maria Elisabeth S (Indonesia), Irfan (Indonesia), Little Mermaid (US), Lily Sikome (Indonesia). ***

Free e-Books from Sponsor

Please, click the e-book front covers to download and read them. These e-books are free to download as my appreciation to thank you for all great support which come from family, friends, co-workers, online co-workers, bloggers, facebookers, and many others who have voted or even haven't voted me yet.

These e-books are presented from my sponsor, Viviana Andrew, one of the Enthusiasm Ambassadors and the owner of Resources for Moms and Kids.

These e-books are not available to download here on November 30, 2011. After that, you should visit the sponsor's blog to download these e-books.

Thank you, Viviana for your kindness and generous heart to share these e-books. I hope they will give benefits for every reader. (*)

NOVEL ENTHUSIASM: Testimonial from Joeli Soetantyo (USA)

Persistence

I enjoyed this novel very much. It's full of inspiration and encouragement for people who want to
pursue their dreams.

Of course we are gonna face obstacles in life, but if we persevere we will overcome those obstacles and be able to achieve something in this life.

I am inspired by this novel in pursuing my dreams and doing what I love to do. (Ontario, USA)