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From the moment eight years ago when Family Weekly maga
zine introduced the warm, witty, observant and gracious Patty
Johnson to a national audience, her weekly columns have re
ceived a responsive Sunday morning welcome in millions of
homes coast to coast.
A BOOK TO ENJOY, A BOOK TO TREASURE, TO READ AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Now, 60 essays that brilliantly express the wide range of Patty Johnson's
interests have been published in the book, " Was Just Thinking . . .".
Patty Johnson's comments often express your own thoughts or
opinions . . . more eloquently and with sensitive understanding.
She often introduces a new subject in a way that encourages inde
pendent evaluation in terms of your experience.
She skillfully simplifies controversial issues to help you understand
them better.
Often she focuses a familiar picture in a light that reveals unexpected
details of its full beauty, so that you see the subject as wholly new and
marvelously interesting.
'. . . JUST WHAT I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO SAY!" or "I WISH I HAD SAID
THAT!" . . .
That is Patty Johnson's unique talent, her great gift to her readers . . .
to use the magic of words to evoke and provoke, teach and inspire, pose
new questions and suggest new answers . . . and, above all ... to entertain!
YouU want to keep your copy of " Was Just Thinking . . ." con-
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veniently at hand. Whenever you find time to read one or two of Patty
Johnson's delightful essays, that day will be brighter and happier!
PRAISE FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND MANY OTHERS ...
As a special bonus, in addition to a selection from her weekly Family
Weekly columns, this book contains one of her most searching news
paper features. Entitled "I Am the Voices of the Man Alone," it won
Sweepstakes honors in an Associated Press state contest the first
such achievement in her state by a woman. This sensitive story shows
still another facet of Patty Johnson's fine talent.
Equally rewarding have been the letters of praise, friendship and
appreciation to Patty Johnson from the readers of Family Weekly . . .
more letters by far than the response to any other feature of this maga
zine . . . evidence of her vast, inspiring influence for good.
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LOVE YOU ALL THE MORE . . ,
To anyone who is likely to enjoy Patty Johnson's " Was Just Think
ing ..." as much as you, what a charming and warmly appreciated gift
this book will be for any special occasion, or just as a thoughtful re
membrance! Every detail of the design, illustration, typography and
printing of " Was Just Thinking . . ." meets the high "Limited Edition"
standards set by the author and her publisher.
This is a book you'll turn to many times for inspiration, and the
pleasure of sharing the thoughts of a sympathetic friend.
GENE THORN E of the Waterloo (Iowa) Courier writes:
"It has been my pleasure to observe Patty's career from the vantage point of
the managing editor's desk at the daily newspaper where she started her writing
career, and with which she is still associated. It hasn't been dull for anyone.
"Patty Johnson is a sensitive woman who reacts (with vigor) to every aspect
of life around her. Her reactions are those of most of her contemporary Americans
only more so. And she has an overpowering urge to set them down on paper.
"Her inspiration to write may come from almost anything: a sunset, a storm,
a sob, a laugh, a gay party, or a dedication ceremony.
"And, for her, inspiration means action."
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