Jerry’s Comments (group member since Jun 20, 2013)

Jerry’s comments from the University Press of Colorado group.

For my Goodreads friends: If you're having a hard time thinking of meaningful Christmas gifts for people you know who care about the social, political and economic issues of our time and their connection to history, here's the deal. From Black Friday till ... we are offering two copies of "Hellraiser — Mother Jones: An Historical Novel" for the price of one (paperback or ebook) at the author's website: www.jerryash.com

At the website, the price for a paperback is $15.95 and no shipping charge if both books are sent to the same address. During the sale you get two books for $15.95. Ask for autographs at no extra charge.

Ebooks are priced at $7.95. During the sale you get two ebooks for $7.95 and they can be sent to two different email addresses at no charge.

As a novel, "Hellraiser" is a more intimate account of the iconoclastic life and times of Mary Harris Jones — known as Mother Jones to thousands — fighter for the rights of the working class and the underclass from the Civil War to the Great Depression. A study in contrasts between the goals and objectives of capitalism and democracy, the book is a journey through some of the most dramatic episodes of American history from post Civil War insurrections and riots, to the historic Chicago Fire and the rise of big business and big labor.

Most importantly, the novel brings the story of Mother Jones full circle, comparing the issues of her time to the social, political and economic troubles of the present.

For details and reviews go to:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Get the BOGO at www.jerryash.com

Goal for Mother Jones

I don't expect "Hellraiser" to become a best seller. I don't expect to become rich and famous. But I celebrate every time the book is opened and the lessons of Mother Jones' history fly out . It is needed today by the champions of the working poor who fight like hell for the living and honor the sacrifices made by the champions of the past.
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Hellraiser — Mother Jones: An Historical Novel

Best synopsis from my favorite book reviewer:

“Hellraiser” is the most important and dangerous book of our time because it dares to unmask the horrifying truth of some of the darkest days of our nation's history that is currently in the process of repeating itself. If you read one book this year, let it be this one. And then raise hell. — Calamity Jane

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Hellraiser — Mother Jones: An Historical Novel

Memo to: Mother Jones
From: Jerry Ash

HAPPY REBIRTH-WEEK!

Mother, I am happy to report that people were busy buying your new book on launch day Sunday and it continues through Launch WEEK, September 22-29.

We received some great new reviews on Goodreads and in newspapers around the country. I’m especially pleased with the one in the Charleston (W.Va.) Sunday Daily Mail and another new one on Amazon.com by “Calamity Jane”. I have become acquainted with “Calamity”, which is her pen name, and what’s significant is that she’s been a long time fan of yours. So she knew what she was writing about when she did her review.

http://www.amazon.com/Hellraiser-Moth...

Launch WEEK for “Hellraiser — Mother Jones: An Historical Novel” continues through September 29. It’s critical we do well this first week in order to get the attention of the Amazon.com algorithm which will boost the exposure of the book to more readers.

Mother, your people need to learn the lessons of your history. You wouldn’t believe the condition the country is in today. Everything you fought against has become so extreme today. We need an army of Mother Joneses now.

I have retold your story in a new and more meaningful way.
I’ve given you a new home base: the Facebook Hellraiser Club.

https://www.facebook.com/HellraiserClub

I have networked with 100 groups on Facebook and Goodreads and the list is growing. Tens of thousands are learning of your rebirth.

Mother, please thank these people and their group leaders when you visit their dreams. Just like 100 years ago, they are calling on you to help them RAISE HELL.

You called your followers in the coal mines “your boys”.

I am your main “boy” now, Mother.
Jerry Ash, your faithful son.