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Nonfiction

Date Published: 07-08-2021

Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media

The parents and grandparents of William Rocky Brown, 3rd, who raised him, had roots in the southern USA. Along with that Southern upbringing came the ability to turn everyday activities or things of nature into wise sayings. His mother and grandmother had old down-home sayings that took him a while to understand. After talking to others, he realized he wasn’t alone in this beautiful experience growing up, so he compiled the wise sayings in his book, 800 Sayings by Old Folks Who Raised Us.

The wise sayings—to be passed down from generation to generation—in this book are pearls of wisdom that relate to the past generations, while the present and future generations may take time to understand, just as Brown experienced. It creates good family fun and memories. It can also be used in the form of an intergenerational family game.

INTERVIEW

What was your main drive to write this book?

I was making a career change. I had told others to write this book, but they didn’t. I also wanted to start a new business writing books.

What do you hope readers will learn by reading this book?

We all have great memories and cultural ways that are similar yet different from others. It’s essential to have intergenerational activities and times with family and friends.

Did you do much research when planning this book?

I did some Internet research in putting this book together, but mostly, I interviewed others I came in contact with through church, friends, and social activities. I asked anybody I ran into for sayings that their parents or grandparents used to say.

Did you have any main people who helped you in the process of this book or influenced you to write it?

My grandmother, Ethel Brown, whom we affectionately called Mother-Dear, influenced me to write the book. The other people who helped me were family and friends, church and fraternal members, and the Internet.

How long did this book take you to write, from initial thought to hitting publish?

It took me 3 1/2 months from start to finish to publish this book.

Do you have plans to write more about this topic or new topics?

Yes, I plan on publishing other books. In the meantime, I have three more publications that will be out on the market in about a month. They are called The 3N1: A Trilogy of Spiritual Motivational Books. I also have one and a half books on the shelf, waiting for me to begin the process of writing and Publishing them.

About the Author

The Honorable Reverend Dr. William Lewis Rocky Brown, 3rd, was born and raised in Chester, PA. He has three daughters and three grandchildren. Dr. Brown received his Bachelor’s from Cheyney University, his Master’s from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate from Jameson Christian College. He studied at the MLK Jr. Center in Atlanta and the University of the Virgin Islands and completed The F.B.I. and D.E.A. Citizens Academies.

Dr. Brown is an ordained 45-year Baptist Minister now serving at the Bethany Baptist Church in Chester, creator and host of Saturday Night Live Prayer & Praise Weekly Service, and a Master Police Chaplain. He’s also the author of “800 Sayings By Old Folks Who Raised Us” and The 3N1: A Trilogy Of Spiritually Filled Motivational Messages”. He has a weekly column in Scoop USA and a daily Blog on his website: www.yourspiritualmotivation.com. In the 80s and 90s, he traveled around the country, motivating youngsters to stay in school and to say no to drugs and violence, using the art of Rap. Thus, he was affectionately known as the “Rappin Rev.” He is a former elected member of the City Council of Chester. He was also elected twice as Chester City Controller and was elected in 2021 as a Pennsylvania State Constable.

Dr. Brown has been involved in numerous community and civic organizations. He is a Prince Hall 33-degree Mason, Past Master, Grand Chaplain Emeritus, Past Grand Worthy Patron, and an Elks and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member. He has received over 200 awards and commendations.

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