Set in the heart of the Confederacy, 'Bedlam South' shows how everyday people grappled with the brutality of war
GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
Who: Lifelong residents of Mississippi, Mark Grisham - the younger
brother of bestselling author John Grisham - and David Donaldson have known
each other since grade school. After parting ways to attend college - Mark
studied history at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, while David
attended Memphis State University and earned a Ph.D. from Trinity Seminary -
the pair reunited in their hometown and decided to write a novel together.
Mark's love of the Civil War and Southern history, combined with David's
fascination with psychology and mental health, led them to write 'Bedlam
South.'
What: Mark and David will be discussing, reading from and signing copies
of 'Bedlam South,' their historical novel about the Civil War and the chaos
and uncertainty it unleashed on the lives of Southerners. Through interweaving
storylines, 'Bedlam South' examines the significant toll the war took on the
mental health of everyday citizens as they lived with the constant threat of
losing their families, freedom and even their lives.
'Bedlam South' was published by Borders, and is available exclusively at
Borders and Waldenbooks stores and on Borders.com.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
Where: Borders
6685 Poplar Avenue
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 754-0770
Why: Readers won't want to miss this opportunity to hear Grisham and
Donaldson talk about their book - and be among the first to pick up their
copies of this spellbinding Civil War epic.
The authors will donate a portion of their proceeds from 'Bedlam South' to
Impact Missions, a non-profit ministry that provides care to needy children
and families in northwest Mississippi. David is the CEO/president of the
organization and works as a clinical counselor specializing in biblical
marriage and family counseling. Like many charities, Impact Missions has been
hit hard by the slumping economy. Grisham said, 'Whatever success we have with
this book, we want to help this dedicated charity. I can't think of a more
worthwhile cause than helping kids.'
Media: Media interested in attending this event should contact Matt
Schweers at (770) 604-9512 or at mschweer@bordersgroupinc.com.
Media interested in interviewing Mark Grisham and David Donaldson or
learning more about Borders' proprietary publishing program should contact
Bonnie Schmick at (734) 477-1224 or at bschmick@bordersgroupinc.com.
About 'Bedlam South':
The story begins in 1863, as Dr. Joseph Bryarly leaves England to return
to America and head Wingate Asylum, a hospital for war criminals and the
mentally insane. When he arrives in Virginia, he launches into his own
personal war as he attempts to overthrow Captain Samuel Percy, a cruel,
cold-hearted Confederate who has taken charge of the decrepit asylum-known as
'Bedlam South'-and begun terrorizing its inmates. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles
away, 17-year-old Zeke Gibson from Mississippi joins his brother Corporal
Billy Gibson on the front lines. In the midst of heavy fighting at Gettysburg,
they are separated. Each fearing that the other is dead, they embark upon
separate journeys that bring them to the brink of insanity as they contend
with the horrifying brutality of the war and unwittingly become entwined with
the fate of Dr. Bryarly.
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