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Secrets in the Magic Valley
Secrets in the Magic Valley
Secrets in the Magic Valley
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"Secrets in the Magic
Valley" is a novel based on
real places and special people. It's alive with ideas and thoughts that explore
the universe of a curious mind.



The story links an escape from a
grimy, polluted town in Appalachia to a pristine valley
in the Pacific Northwest where mysteries unfold. class=GramE>In this valley harmony breeds harmony.



The valley reveals secrets such
as rare plants and animals sequestered since the last ice age 10,000 years ago.
Existing hot springs, natural
wonders, and gold nuggets add to the intrigue and mystery. But it has other
secrets as well. The ultimate secret climaxes the book.



Three characters tell their
stories--represented by youth, middle age, and older age--of growth into wisdom
and experience, each making a difference in the lives of the others.



It has been endorsed by Wilfred
(Billy) Hopkins, author of four top selling books in the UK.



"When it comes to writing
beautiful prose, I have to take my hat off to you. Your descriptions are
superb, lyrical and even poetic. Your dedication and love of the environment
shines through. I liked your use of symbolism. The book has a rich
philosophical vein running through it as well as beautiful analogies. A lot of
dramatic surprises also keep the reader engaged. Dialogue runs smoothly throughout.
It's a book that deserves a second reading in order to capture its full
significance." Wilfred Hopkins



LanguageEnglish
PublisherAuthorHouse
Release dateSep 22, 2003
ISBN9781410795540
Secrets in the Magic Valley
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Robert Stever

Robert Stever, a retired  doctor from Family Medicine in Seattle, was born in a polluted, sequestered Appalachian town. In Seattle, he was so struck by the pristine beauty of the Pacific Northwest that this book was conceived. People who lived here bubbled with ideas and enthusiasm for life much as his admired Grandfather, inspiring the eccentric character of Uncle John. Since communities in Appalachia were comfortable with the familiar and known, people from other countries were often seen as unknown and suspicious. From this background, Robert was drawn to explore the world and its people. He volunteered two years of medical care in Cambodia and returned with the first medical aid after the fall of Pol Pot in 1979. Other trips have added to inspiration and insight that a smile and respect for others are the best weapons we have for international relations, mightier than the sword.

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