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Kenny's Journals: The True Story of a Love-Driven Life

by:
Margaret Ryals (Author)
Jonna Rae Bartges (Author)

ISBN: 0-7414-5837-3 ©2010
Price: $12.95
Book Size: 5.5'' x 8.5'' , 164 pages
Category/Subject: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs

When a good small-town man died, his widow discovered a big treasure – his journals. Simple words tell his touching story of how a heart devastated by grief can love again.

Abstract:
Love drove Kenny Ryals. This friendly man from a small town respected women, taught his children and grandchildren the value of hard work, and took pride delivering Coke in Brunswick, Georgia for almost 30 years. He loved cars, and started a detailing business that left customers raving. The entire community mourned when he died.

Kenny left behind a true treasure -- journals. His widow Margret discovered them, and read of Kenny's journey from devastating grief when his first wife died to the hopeful, tentative beginnings of his growing love for her. Kenny’s journals show integrity, compassion and love always endure.

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Customer Reviews

  Kennys Journals , 02/07/2010
Reviewer: Vanessa Lee
I think this book will really touch alot of hearts.Kenny was my stepfather, I know he would be so proud of Mama.If anybody has lost a loveone and thinks they want to give up on life, please read this book, it will surely help you. God has a plan for everyone.

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  Touching Story , 02/08/2010
Reviewer: Kim Ryals Waters
The journals in this book belonged to my dad. After my mom died from cancer, he would write in his journal just about every night to her. He loved her so much and could no longer go on. He thought that he would never love anyone again the way that he loved my mom. But then he met Margaret and his life started all over again. He died 1 1/2 years ago from cancer. He died a happy man thanks to Margaret. If you ever think that you have no purpose or that the world has turned against you, please read this book. This book will prove that good things still do happen to good people and that you never know what is waiting around the next corner for you. I hope that you enjoy my dad's journals.

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  A Amazing Man , 02/24/2010
Reviewer: Lynn Willis
Hello I am Kenny's daughter ( He told me along time ago that there was no step in this family) I had no idea what a talented man he was with words, I guess I should not be amazed because God made a very special man when he made Kenny The Coke Man! I had not read the journals untill I got the book. I only knew what I had wrote. This book will touch alot of people who read this book. You can almost feel his pain and sorrow. I truley hope this book brings confort and joy to those who read it. Because God has a plan for us all, So as he use to say Life IS Funny ! You Know ! God Bless Mama and Kim for sharing these amazing journals with us ! Mama was one lucky lady to have a man to love and cherish her as he did, I envy Kim for having such a awsome dad, and I love her even more for sharing him with our family.

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  treatment , 02/26/2010
Reviewer: Charles E. Bedford
You know im glad this was done but why was shirley ryals bedford not included in the book and all of the going ons . SO PEOPLE AS YOU READ THIS REMMBER THAT SHIRLY RYALS BEDFORD IS AND WAS A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON IN HIS LIFE.

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  Teacher in Augusta , 03/01/2010
Reviewer: Christy Baudoin
I thank this book will touch your heart, it did mine. I read it last night, could"t put it down. I hope there could be a part two. LOVED IT-LOVED IT!!!!!!!

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  The Power of Love , 03/02/2010
Reviewer: Sybil Strickland
This book truly reflects how we are all driven by the need for love. Kenny Ryals was one of the rare individuals who put his thoughts and yearnings into writing. The Bible tells us that everything we go through in life can be used by someone else to help them get through a similar situation. This book is a witness to the fact that, even though we suffer through the loss of a loved one, that life can be good again. This would be a great gift for someone who has lost a loved one - to give them HOPE. It truly touches your heart.

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  HOBOKEN READER , 03/02/2010
Reviewer: Sherri Lewis
I just wanted to let veiwers know that this book was so good. It sounds like Kenny was a remarkable person, he had the chance to love twice in his lifetime,everyone should read this amazing book.

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  Kenny's journal , 03/02/2010
Reviewer: Mrs.Miller
This was a wonderful book. When you get it you want be able to put it down. maybe it will help our people get though the pain and sorrow of losing a love one.Know that they can go on. and find love again.I think that this man would have want it shared to show the world that there a life far better than this world we live in.It will bring tear to your eyes and full you heart with love . You have to get this great book.An read about this wonderful man and his journey of a wonderful life he had. Maybe we can learn from this book.Thanks for sharing this wonderful book.

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  Kenny's story , 03/03/2010
Reviewer: Ramona
I did not known Kenny Ryals personally but over the years I would see him in town delivering cokes. He was a hard worker.His Journals of his journey through life was very heart warming and touching.

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  kennys journal , 03/03/2010
Reviewer: mrs drury
The book was wonderful. Even though you lose your love one. The hurt and sorrow will always be there. Knowing that you can go on. An have a second again. He seemed to be a strong man and wonderful. I think he would have wanted people to know that life is so great and live each day to it fullest an share it with the one you love. The book will make you cry.But you will want to pick it up and read some more. I hope that everyone will get this book and see for you self.Thank to the wife and daughter and other that made his memories to live on.

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