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Bahamian author focuses on physical and spiritual wellness By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net
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FTER years of committing himself to the work of the Lord, Nardo Dean is branching out and has published a new self-help book called “The Trilogy of Fitness”. As a Christian and a lover of sports, the author focuses on wellness from a physical, mental and spiritual perspective. The book’s topics include optimising the body’s potential, increasing spiritual awareness, and maximising mental ability and stamina resulting in the enhancement of the total being. “I have always been a writer, motivator and sportsman, and as I was blessed to have succeeded so well in the area of health, fitness and many other sports representing the Bahamas on various national teams,” he told Tribune Weekend. “I was led to do this book to help others realise the importance of the body, mind and soul working together to achieve total wellness.” Mr Dean said he is appreciative of the fact that the book was endorsed by the late Dr Myles Munroe and also by
Author and sportsman Nardo Dean concentrates on all-round wellness in his new book, “The Trilogy of Fitness”. Apostle Rick Dean, who is an advocate for sports, but more importantly, an advocate for Christians who are cognizant of the importance of treating their bodies like the temple of God. “We have many instructors and preachers, but few teachers who have a heart for not only changing people’s body but more importantly giving them the knowledge and motivation needed to touch their hearts and souls. Hence, bringing more balance to their lives, and thus a better state of health. I stopped getting satisfaction from helping people in gyms or otherwise from the physical perspective, realising that
they lacked balance in their lifestyles, which in most cases leads to poor physical well-being,” said Mr Dean. The writer has penned many articles over the years for local newspapers and churches, as well as lyrics to several songs, but this is his first book to be formally published. He has also released the workout manual called “Onix 101: The Five Keys To A Successful Healthy Lifestyle”, and is looking forward to releasing a booklet called “Five Keys to a Successful Fitness Lifestyle.” “I also published a 2016 calendar with photos and original, motivational monthly quotes of inspiration. So it really feels good to now that I am using the gifts and talents God has blessed me with to touch the hearts of lives of people,” said Mr Dean. He is hoping to get financial sponsorship and support to really promote the book around the world because he believes the content was divinely inspired by God. “I know he gave me the topics and the way of sharing it for a time such as this. Our people perish for the lack of knowledge, and it has to be presented in a way whereas they can appreciate and understand it wherever they are at in their lives. You don’t have to be a Christian, a book worm or a fitness
buff to read it, because the material is presented in a way that it reaches you no matter where you are in your life,” the author said. While he has not been set a date for the official launch of “The Trilogy of Fitness”, supporters can look forward to an event in the near future. “I have been busy preparing for the Central American Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, working with the BBFF and the national team athletes, but I will plan to have a launch shortly after we return. I want the make a few formal presentations to some of our country’s leaders and also try to get the books to become a part of the reading material for all schools. We are losing so many of our youth because they lack the physical, mental and spiritual disciplines that give them the solid foundation they need to overcome life’s challenges,” said Mr Dean. He is also aiming to get the book into churches. “The Trilogy of Fitness” can be purchased at Wong’s Book World, the Ultimate Fitness Gym, Better Bodies Gym, Fitness Connection Sea Grapes Plaza, Club One Fitness, Iron Man Gym, McCartney’s Pharmacy, and at J-Line Fitness. It is also available on Amazon.
James Patterson’s new book has a killer title A NEW novel from James Patterson has a title that calls for a disclaimer and a spoiler alert: “The Murder of Stephen King.” “A work of fiction,” readers are assured. “All incidents and dialogue, and all characters with the exception of Stephen and Tabitha King, are products of the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real.” And, yes, the story has a happy ending. But still, that title. “I think it’s a good title,” Patterson told The Associated Press during a recent telephone interview. “It’s exactly what the book is.” Not exactly — the murder is only attempted.
“I guess we could have put in ‘attempted,’” he added. Patterson’s 150-page book, which comes out November 1, tells of an obsessed fan out to get King and of the detective (who happens to be named Jamie Peterson) trying to save him. The novel is part of his “BookShots” series of “pulse-pounding thrillers under $5 and 150 pages or less.” The prolific Patterson, who averages several best-sellers a year and openly works with co-authors, collaborated with Derek Nikitas on the King story. King, through an assistant, declined comment on Patterson’s book, but confirmed he has received an advance copy. In “The Murder of Stephen King,”
the villain’s motive is explained at the start: “He’ll write a tell-all book from his prison cell and be crowned the new King of Horror. All the readers will scream: The King is dead; long live the King!” Patterson says the novel is clearly a homage to the author, with praise for his work and for King. He notes that King has included crazed readers in his books, notably in “Misery,” and that Patterson has encountered his own share of “buzzing pests” and “scary kooks.” Patterson says he doesn’t know King, although he has heard he’s a “neat guy.” The book is entirely imagined, down to the King household, as seen by Detective Peterson. “Classic images come to mind: killer
clowns whispering from inside sewer drains, teenage vampires scraping their claws on your bedroom window, creepy twins in a hotel hallway, rabid dogs and undead cats and crazed prom queens drenched in pig’s blood. I’m about to meet the guy whose head it all spilled out of,” Patterson and Nikitas wrote. Patterson said those who know about his book have not objected to the title, and that some have even found it funny. And what if King were to write a novel called “The Murder of James Patterson”? “If Stephen King wrote it,” he said, “I would definitely want to read it.” HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer