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The Edgsons said that, through their stories, readers will gain some perspective on buying houses, keeping a relationship strong, making bad decisions and raising children, to name a few.
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Jim worked in the oil patches in Alberta for 32 years and their two children moved to 16 different houses during his career. The couple then settled as empty nesters in Killiney Beach in a log cabin. Jim went on to be a popular Central Okanagan politician for nearly a decade and represented approximately 7,000 people in rural areas outside West Kelowna on the regional district board.
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Their close relationship with their granddaughter, who is 22 years-old, was the inspiration for the book, because she regularly asks them for advice and the couple wanted to write their stories down on paper for future generations of their family.
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The couple said they enjoyed writing the book together because they were able to keep each other honest and take out any embellishments in the editing process.
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The couple do share their 30-year relationship with Christianity, however, they made sure the book was not created to convert readers. Instead they wanted to be completely honest about their beliefs.
The book is available on or by calling 250-260-3602 or e-mail at jim_edgson@telus.net
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