“My Connie” by Pradeep Berry is among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 16-20, 2024.
The 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse (16–20 October 2024) puts a spotlight on current topics in the world of international publishing and on today’s socio-political issues. At the same time, it is expanding the venues that allow readers and authors to interact, with an emphasis this year on the growing desire younger readers have to engage with literature. The book fair’s opening ceremony took place on 15 October 2024 under the motto “FBM24 is Read!ng—Read. Reflect. Relate.”
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This year, Frankfurter Buchmesse is once again demonstrating its indispensability as a venue for professional exchange in the global book industry, thanks to its fully booked Literary Agents & Scouts Centre (LitAg), the largest meeting place of its kind worldwide, as well as an expanded audio area and an increase in international stages and trade events, including high-ranking CEO talks.
The mission of Author Reputation Press is to foster literary connections between authors and readers. In line with this, ARP displayed several of its remarkable books at the largest book trade fair in the world. The book gallery was even more interesting because of the large variety of genres in the exhibition.
“My Connie” by Pradeep Berry is a deeply personal narrative that serves as a tribute to the author’s late wife, Constance A. “Connie” Berry. The book reflects on the profound impact of Connie’s life, character, and the love that the couple shared over their forty-one years of marriage.
The story chronicles Pradeep K. Berry’s journey from his early life in India to marrying Connie in the United States. He vividly recounts the moment when everything changed for him on February 28, 2015, the day of Connie’s passing. This poignant loss has prompted Berry to explore his grief and celebrate the love they shared.
Pradeep K. Berry is an executive senior management consultant in banking and finance who has conducted viability studies of thousands of diversified companies to determine whether to loan them money for working capital, mergers and acquisitions, crisis management, and investment banking. He plans to write another book focusing on his life, his professional career, and his wife’s professional achievements as well.
Berry emphasizes the qualities that made Connie a remarkable partner, highlighting her intelligence, professionalism, and the warmth she brought into their family. He reflects on their union as one of profound connections, expressing the belief that they were “two bodies and one soul.”
Throughout “My Connie,” Berry shares lessons on the essence of a happy marriage, underscoring the importance of affection, respect, and support within a relationship. He aims not only to honor his wife’s memory but also to inspire readers, particularly men, to appreciate and uplift their spouses. The narrative serves as a heartfelt reminder of love enduring beyond loss and the shared experiences that define a lifetime together. Through these reflections, Berry hopes to make a positive difference in the lives of others by conveying the significance of cherishing loved ones while they are still present.
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