About the Book
Book: Legends of the Donut Shop
Author: Terry Overton
Genre: Fiction/Middle Grade YA
Release date: March 19, 2022
At seventeen years of age, Wes Williams is injured in a head-on collision and nearly loses his life. Wes does not know if he will live or die. In a mysterious near-death experience, he travels back in time to his earlier years and the time he spent with his grandfather and his old buddies at the Donut Shop. The humorous gang of old veterans, and one retired sheriff, retell their stories once again. This time, Wes understands the meaning of each story.
This is a book of second chances, life lessons, and forgiveness. Wes’s life is changed forever, and he begins a new chapter in his life.
This book was written for a group of actual Donut Shop friends who gathered weekly with my dad. I often went with him to hear the stories these people told. The men were all veterans. At the suggestion of one particular veteran, I wrote the book so that younger people, middle school age, YA, etc., could experience what these groups of guys are like and to appreciate U.S. history.
My dad had seen the cover of the book and a summary of what I was writing. He and my mom both died of Covid ten days before the book was published. He never got to read it. I was able to pass it out to the men from the local donut shop at Mom and Dad’s funeral on March 30th. I hope to pass these stories on, just like Dad wanted.
Legends of the Donut Shop earned 5 Star Reviews from Reader Views and Readers’ Favorites.
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About the Author
Terry Overton is a retired university professor of educational and school psychology. She has an Ed.D. in Special Education and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her professional experience includes teaching public school, teaching at the university level, and being a college dean. She has two children and six grandchildren. Her writing and publication experiences include textbook and journal articles in the fields of special education and school psychology. She seeks to answer God’s call to share the good news and grow the church by writing Christian books and devotionals. Her book Both Sides of the Border is a Firebird Book Award, Bookfest Winner, America Writing Award, and International Book Award Finalist, for categories of Cross-Genre, Socio-Political Fiction, and Women’s Fiction. Her book, America of We the People was awarded the Firebird Book Award for Socio-Political and Political categories. She and her husband live in the southern tip of Texas where they enjoy semi-tropical weather and spending time with their friends and family.
More from Terry
This book was written for a group of actual Donut Shop friends who gathered weekly with my dad. I often went with him to hear the stories these people told. The men were all veterans. At the suggestion of one particular veteran, I wrote the book so that younger people, middle school age, YA, etc., could experience what these groups of guys are like and to appreciate U.S. history.
My dad had seen the cover of the book and a summary of what I was writing. He and my mom both died of Covid ten days before the book was published. He never got to read it. I was able to pass it out to the men from the local donut shop at Mom and Dad’s funeral on March 30th. I hope to pass these stories on, just like Dad wanted.
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, August 26
Lights in a Dark World, August 27
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 27
Texas Book-aholic, August 28
Inklings and notions, August 29
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, August 30
For Him and My Family, August 31
Bigreadersite, September 1
Blossoms and Blessings, September 2 (Author Interview)
deb’s Book Review, September 2
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 3
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, September 4
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, September 5
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 6
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 7
Simple Harvest Reads, September 8 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Terry is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/210c9/legends-of-the-donut-shop-celebration-tour-giveaway
My Review
Legends of the Donut Shop is yet another good read by Terry Overton. I have enjoyed her books in the past and this one is no different. I found that Wes’ story was so touching and sweet. It was thought provoking at times and, also, made me smile at others. I love the element of faith that was heart warming and had to keep reading to find out what other “legends” Wes would come across. I loved it.
Legends of the Donut Shop will be getting five stars from me. I believe readers who enjoy clean and inspiring fiction will want to pick this one up. I will be looking for more like this by the talented Terry Overton.
I received a paperback copy of Legends of the Donut Shop from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
