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Helping to Change the World…Word by Word

The Steve Laube Agency

Helping to Change the World Word by Word

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  1. Meg MacDonald

    This is simply amazing. What a great story, Steve. I will be sure to share this one. I’ve already copied the link into my Skype group—an eclectic bunch joined together by our love of books and writing, something that transcends our differences as people.

    • Claire O'Sullivan

      Absolutely, a great fun Friday even though, thanks, I cried. But I lost it at three points: the loss of the library, the rebuilding, donations, and renewal… and yes, those last words. Amen.

      Claire

  6. Gail Gaymer Martin

    Okay…. That made me cry. What a blessed gift for so many people and the man does it with such a humble and generous nature. He is truly an example of what God has asked us to do. He’s walking in Jesus steps.

  8. Tisha Martin

    I love his line: I don’t have patience to teach someone how to read, and I don’t have the dedication to be a writer; the only way I see how to contribute is by doing this.

    Those words, my friend, are enough to welcome him into any book club or writing conference with pleasure.

    And my soul . . . 7,000 books?! Any time! I’ll just have to clear more space in my living room. Who needs an extra side table, anyway?

  11. Dr. Katherine

    This is a well needed feel-good story in a world that just doesn’t feel very good during these days of school shootings, political, racial and religious division. I loved that the footage told a story of unity with the purpose of edifying others in a selfless, simple way.

  12. Lillian

    Thanks, Steve for sharing this. In a world where good news is often at a minimum, this renews our hope for mankind. What a unique and special person!

    It also lets us writers know that a book still has its place, even though it has to compete with the new electronic guys in town.

  14. Maggie

    Thanks for sharing. I

    I’m sad to note the comment about shredding books. Do libraries shred old books too? It makes me so sad to think of favorite books from my childhood gone forever.

    • Steve Laube

      No. Libraries do not shred books. They usually have some vehicle to sell the titles removed from circulation. Each branch in our local city has a “store” where you can buy discarded titles.

      Publishers will often try to sell their overstock to bargain sellers (like overstock.com). That is what you find on the bargain table.

      But if that doesn’t work it is an option to shred the books and recycle the paper.

      For example:
      Last year’s edition of the Christian Writers Market Guide had a few copies left over from the original print run. After the 2018 edition came out it was best to have the 2017 edition go away since the information is no longer current. We sold some copies to a few bargain outlets. The balance were gently eliminated. (a nice euphemism, don’t you think?)

  15. Joey Rudder

    What an amazing story! The teacher stocking up for his classroom got me. What a gift. And what a gift to be able to volunteer there! So thankful they were able to begin again after the fire…

    Thanks for sharing, Steve. Have a great weekend. 🙂

  16. Rebecca M. McLafferty

    I am overwhelmed that this gentleman spends such heartfelt time and effort to run a free bookstore. To be able to rebuild and restock is amazing. It’s not often we hear such a testimony. People still care. My heart is smiling. Thanks for this post.

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