November Book of the Month - Pleasures and Perils

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Pleasures and Perils is a never before written book on the journey of being a minister’s wife, also offering a helpful and encouraging guide on how to enjoy and achieve a forty year marriage and friendship.

This book is for you if you are:

·       Seeking your purpose in life

·       Dealing with a crisis and don’t know how to forgive

·       Desiring a long-lasting marriage, relationship and friendship

·       Longing to have Victory in your life

Best friends tell their personal story of trials and triumph, all with the aim of helping others. 


Robin H. Jackson

Robin H. Jackson is the wife of Reverend Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr., Pastor of the Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia, South Carolina. With over forty years of marriage, she has a unique perspective on what it is like to be a devoted minister’s wife, a true friend, and a steadfast Christian woman. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina; earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of South Carolina; and received a Masters of Education from Cambridge College in Boston, Massachusetts. Robin, owner of Arts-in-Action Music Studio and a retired music teacher, is active in her church and community. Her favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”  Robin tries to live daily by this type of faith and is often sought after for sisterly advice, women-focused workshops, and motivational speaking engagements.  She has a sincere love for God and for people; simply desires to do God’s Will to the best of her ability; and finds tremendous joy in her family, children, and grandchildren.

Margie H. Flowers

Mrs. Margie H. Flowers is the wife of Reverend David A. Flowers, Sr., Pastor of the Central Missionary Baptist Church in Whiteville, North Carolina. Her candidness and humor highlight the depth of her experiences as a dedicated minister’s wife, a loyal friend, and a faithful Christian of over forty years. Graduating from Southeastern Community College, and employed by the Whiteville City Schools System for more than 28 years before her retirement, Margie finds tranquility in her hometown of Whiteville, North Carolina. She is an excellent pageant/occupational coach with a specialty in interview skill development; and in her spare time, enjoys crafting, gardening, decorating, reading, writing, and public speaking for the encouragement of women. Margie cherishes her family and children, and adores her Cocker Spaniel, Pug mixed breed, and Jack Russell Terrier.

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Ally Portee

Starting out in the world of politics, Ally interned and worked in Washington, DC, in Congress, at The White House, on on political campaigns. Today she’s in a totally different arena: fashion. Developing an eye for sartorial craftsmanship, Ally has learned how to put intricate and detailed collections into words, while developing relationships with some of the world's most leading brands and covering Paris, Milan, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. Ally started SEELE in 2012. Seele [say-la] is the German word for Soul and its aim is to encourage people with faith-inspired and lifestyle content that stir the soul. Ally has written for Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hollywood Reporter, GQ Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Refinery29, NPR, Arabian Business, and Euronews.

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