BLACKSBURG, Va., July 19, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Love is a wonderful thing and, without it, life would be empty and meaningless. A fascinating journey about love is about to begin and readers can take part as Xlibris releases A Brief History of Love, the engrossing new book featuring the writing talent of Gordon King.
A Brief History of Love features a fine collection of love poems that readers will find delightful and heartwarming at the same time. Through these poems, the author expresses countless stories and examples of love based on his experiences with emotional moments, personal adventure travels and memories in life. This book is a special treat for poetry fanatics, young at heart, and all readers looking for love.
Be sure to order a copy of Gordon King's A Brief History of Love by visiting your local bookstore or by logging on at Xlibris.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Borders.com and Amazon.com today!
About the Author
Born in 1922, Gordon King grew up on a farm in central Illinois. He served in India during World War II, and later entered the U.S. Diplomatic Service where he had tours in Kabul, Tehran, Isfahan, Lahore, Bonn, Washington, London and finally as Principal Officer in Lahore. After retirement, the Kings lived in North Carolina, California, England, and on the coast of Maine. They returned to England in 1998 then, after his wife's demise, Gordon moved to western Virginia. Five books of Gordon's poetry have been published. His poems have appeared in a variety of American and English magazines.
A Brief History of Love * by Gordon King
Poems by Gordon King
Publication Date: October 10, 2002
Trade Paperback; $20.99; 112 pages; 1-4010-5960-0; 978-1-4010-5960-6
Cloth Hardback; $30.99; 112 pages; 1-4010-5961-9; 978-1-4010-5961-3
To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 472. Tearsheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x.876.
Xlibris books can be purchased in any major bookstore, or online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders or Xlibris. For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.