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The author uplifts at Village Books in Pacific Palisades, California.
2016
March 19: Joseph Godges, Immigrant and Hero, 1924–2016
2015
July 4: L.A. Dodgers Salute Joseph Godges as “Military Hero of the Game”
2014
February 15: Blogger Prompts Reflections on Steinbeck, Forgiveness, and “The Flying Nun”
2013
August 24: In Jesuit Video, Author Sees “Next Step” to Integrate Gays into Catholic Church
August 17: Jesuit Video Series about Gay Catholics Hits Raw Story’s Nerve
August 11: Family Memoir Sparks Reflection at Retreat for Gay and Lesbian Catholics
2012
June 9: “Oh, Beautiful” Wins IndieReader Discovery Award for American Studies
May 14: “Oh, Beautiful” Named 2012 Eric Hoffer Book Award Recipient
March 24: “Oh, Beautiful” Hits #3 on Amazon Paperback List for U.S. Genealogy—Then #2!
2011
December 6: “Oh, Beautiful” Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2011 Book List
October 22: HP, IR Name OB 1 of “7 Great Indie Books to Read Whilst You Occupy Wall Street”
October 15: Genealogist Asks Godges for Advice on Family Memoirs, Family Members
September 14: Real Readers of Hollywood Riviera Ply Author with Wine and Kindness
September 5: Self-Published Family Memoir Receives Coveted Kirkus Star
August 20: Immigrants of Old Like Those of Today, Author Tells “Genealogy Gems” Host
July 1: American Family Besieged by Outside Forces? Godges Espouses Contrary View
June 16: In Tribute to Immigrants—of Yesterday and Today
June 3: “Oh, Beautiful” Book Signing Set for June 5 at El Segundo Author Fair
June 2: From PW to BEA, Godges Soaks Up New York Literary Scene
June 1: Medal-Winning Authors Let Loose at Indie Book Awards in New York City
May 21: Indie Book Awards Finalist! “Oh, Beautiful” Honored in Two Memoir Categories
May 15: Author Honors Greatest Generation at Sunrise Senior Living Community
May 5: Books, Friends, and Fans: Who Could Ask for Anything More?
April 23: Author of “Oh, Beautiful” Memoir to Appear at L.A. Times Festival of Books
March 26: Beach Reporter Covers Local Turf and Surf of Godges Family Memoir
March 20: From Abduction to Camelot and Beyond, Local Author Recounts American Story
March 12: Pages Bookstore to Host Local Author of “Oh, Beautiful” Family Memoir
January 22: Godges Tells WNTN Radio Why He Dedicated Family Memoir to Nephews
January 21: Memoir Hits #8 on Kindle Bestseller List for Gay & Lesbian Nonfiction
2010
December 27: Godges Pops Off with KAHI’s Mary Jane Popp over Immigration
December 18: On KKZZ, Author Calls Mentally Ill Sister “Heart and Soul” of Family Memoir
December 12: KOCI Radio Probes for Inspiration, Clues to Overcoming Family Conflicts
November 30: Godges Speaks from the Heart at Village Books, Releases Videos of Entire Event
November 25: Godges Outsells George W. Bush, Nears Keith Richards at Village Books
November 11: Village Books to Host “Oh, Beautiful” Event in Pacific Palisades
September 12: New “Family Memoir” Portrays Enduring Quest for Meaning in America
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