EVENT: An Evening with Winter Haven, FL Author James W. MacMeekin
DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 6th, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
LOCATION: Ridge Art Association, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33884
James W. MacMeekin, a Winter Haven resident, will be discussing his recent activities and signing books at Ridge Art’s “Black and White and Read All Over,†exhibition this Saturday, December 6th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
MacMeekin, a Wall-Streeter for 25 years, occupied offices on the 88th floor of New York City’s Number One World Trade Center. Now “retired,†he has authored three books.
The first, Lincoln Laughing, (Media One Publishing, 117 pages, $11.95) depicts some of the highlights in Abraham Lincoln’s life, from the time of his early childhood, to his assassination. It is brief, but historically accurate. MacMeekin describes these events punctuating each with anecdotes, stories and jokes used by Lincoln to explain his decisions and actions. President Lincoln was noted not only for his genius and physical presence, but also his humor and superb ability to communicate. This book provides a rare insight into that ability.
MacMeekin’s second book, Richard O’Kane, and the Sinking of the Forty-Nine (Three River Books, 349 pages, $18.95) details the true story of Commander Richard O’Kane, Captain of the submarine USS Tang. O’Kane revolutionized the use of WWII submarines from an underwater vehicle to that of a speedy surface vessel capable of quick, massive, and destructive force with the ability to outrun pursuing Japanese destroyer-escorts. O’Kane sank a total of 49 Japanese ships, received The Congressional Medal of Honor, and his last patrol was characterized by the U.S. Navy as, “The greatest submarine cruise of all time.†The Military Writers Society of America has reviewed MacMeekin’s book calling it “…a must read, with riveting, well written images.â€
MacMeekin’s latest book, The Politically Incorrect Notebook, (Three River Books, 175 pages, $13.95) just released, contains 25 “essays†pertaining to many issues important to all U.S. citizens. Although humor is employed throughout the book, it is a serious review of population growth, climate change, entitlement programs, Medicare, Social Security, education, and much more. His future plan is to take each essay, and turn it into an in-depth, book length analysis.
MacMeekin’s books can be ordered via his website or by calling 1-863-289-1191.
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