The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR) features “The Journey to Hangtown Haven” by Arthur A. Edwards
Arthur A. Edwards’ masterpiece, “The Journey to Hangtown Haven,” was featured in the summer issue of The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR) Magazine of 2024.
Current non-fiction and fiction books are reviewed in The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR), a weekly paper magazine supplement to the Sunday edition of The New York Times (an American daily newspaper with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to be a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers). It is one of the most well-known and significant book reviews in the business.
Arthur A. Edwards was a naval officer and veteran of the Korean conflict who grew up in Northern California during the Depression and World War II. He studied warfare at the University of California, Berkeley, and has a library full of history books.
He is descended from a long line of veterans; two of his great-grandfathers served in the Union Army during the Civil War: a grandfather who tried to enlist in the Spanish-American War and a father who served in the Navy twice, once just as World War I ended and again in World War II.
Visit Arthur A. Edwards’ website at https://arthuredwardsbooks.com/.
He was interviewed by Benji Cole in the People of Distinction Network. The said program is one of the most extensive and wide-ranging radio shows in the United States. Hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio, People of Distinction is the right fit for authors who want to increase their exposure to readers.
Embark on an inspiring journey with Art Edwards, an 83-year-old retiree determined to create Hangtown Haven, a sanctuary for the homeless in Placerville, California. Watch as he faces powerful opposition, uniting a diverse team to overcome adversity and build a beacon of hope. This is not just a shelter; it’s a testament to the indomitable spirit.
Recently, Arthur A. Edwards, in partnership with ARP, held a successful book signing event during the much-anticipated 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) at the University of Southern California on April 20–21, 2024. LATFOB is considered to be one of the world’s most significant literary gatherings.
It has been held every year since 1996 with the goal of bringing together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. It is attended by more than 550 authors, celebrities, storytellers, and hundreds of exhibitors.
Watch Arthur A. Edwards talk about his book “The Journey to Hangtown Haven”:
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“The Journey to Hangtown Haven” by Arthur Edwards is a moving and authentic portrayal of one man’s mission to bring compassion to the homeless. While celebrating the triumph of the human spirit, it doesn’t shy away from exposing the challenges faced by those advocating for change.
This work encourages viewers to reflect on the broader issue of homelessness, urging society to confront systemic problems, break down prejudices, and work towards solutions that prioritize humanity over indifference. Ultimately, the theme underscores the idea that change is possible when individuals come together with empathy and determination, offering a message of hope and the potential for a more compassionate future.
The real question is, “How do you build a homeless shelter that works and is acceptable to the entire community with donations only?” This book tells the story of one Sierra community’s effort to answer this question and how its success proved that it could be done; however, its success also turned the city’s power establishment against it.