"Brogdon splices emotions of World War II and other time changing events into her text that deepen the reader's relation to Kavanagh...The text allows for a number of interest angles that appeal to silver collectors, craftsmen, historians, and dealers, as well as those who are looking for a good story."

Jason Price
Silver Magazine
www.silvermag.com
Vol.XXXIX, number 3, p.42

 

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"Like the precious metals in which he worked his art, Edmund Kavanagh’s life story is a rare and precious gift to those who value the lessons of faith, determination, hard work, good humor, and the willingness to take great risks to pursue great dreams."

James P. Gannon, Publisher of Blackwater Publications
Former writer and editor for The Wall Street Journal,
The Des Moines Register, and the Detroit News

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"Really great book! Edmund is a world master of his craft. The Academy still proudly uses the magnificent sterling silver drum major’s mace he created."

Captain Kenneth R. Force, USMMS
Director of Music, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
King’s Point, New York

 

I read your lovely book in two delightful evenings! What a treasure. To travel through an age of innocent childhood, the sheer delight in small ordinary pleasures; then see the love of God interwoven in your life—until you were finally home.

God bless you for writing such a delightful story, and to be able to go to a time that could easily be forgotten in our fast paced culture today. 

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"Joyce Brogdon is a gift from God!  Her life's story of growing up in pre-world war 2 England as a child will touch your heart as she searched for acceptance and a sense of belonging.  It captivated me as I read chapter by chapter.  It was such a blessing to watch how God put just the right people into her life that gave her a sense of belonging especially in the Majuba House.  The book takes you through World War 2 and the trauma of living in a country that was ravaged by war.  But, the overwhelming message is when Joyce trusts Christ as her Savior and finds the forgiveness and healing that was so long needed in her life.  In Christ she found eternal acceptance and belonging and a home that is forever.  I wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful book"!

Dr. Wayne Barber
Senior Teaching Pastor
Hoffmantown Church, Albuquerque, NM
and President & Founder of To Live Is Christ Ministries. Taught for Precept Ministries for 14 years and was a full time conference teacher until called to Hoffmantown

 

Captain Bill Brogdon intended that Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us, Finding your Way by Eye and Electronics teach us how to safely navigate our boats without having navigation become a chore that takes the fun out of boating. He has succeeded; and in doing so has provided a great service to boaters. We are no longer anchored by thick reference books, such as Bowditch, or chained to our navigation table (if there is one) plotting fixes or DRs every 30 minutes. He has captured the essence of how to navigate our boats safely in simple, concise words aided by well-illustrated figures. This is a book for experienced boaters and novices; both can learn from the captain.

The book is full of useful navigation tricks and tools, such as how to use your fingers to measure angles and what those angles mean.  He describes how to use your eyes to keep your boat in safe waters and easy ways to do some calculations in your head. Sections that cover the use of electronic navigation systems; Loran-C, GPS, and radar are presented in a complete, well-balanced way without being bogged down in unnecessary detail.  The author teaches us how to use these electronic tools, with tricks to make navigation a joy rather than a burden, and he helps ensure that we do not follow these tools blindly onto the rocks

Doug Dreyer
Falls Church, VA
Good Old Boat, May 2002

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