Luther Drakeford Releases QUIET PLEASE

Having a quiet place to study can make all the difference in a student's grades. The author of this new book found out the hard way that sometimes leaving home is the only way to be a productive, effective student. Luther Drakeford did poorly in school while his twin brother did well. The difference was that his brother found quiet places to study, such as the library, and put cotton in his ears so he could sleep at night despite his parents' loud arguing. Luther did neither of these things and suffered as a result.

"Quiet Please" tells the true story of Luther and his brother Arthur, represented by twins Joey and Johnny, in this book designed for adults and young people. Growing up in New York City with verbally abusive parents who drank was hard for Joey, who fell asleep in class and had poor study habits, barely passing his classes. Johnny, meanwhile, seemed to flourish because he was willing to stay away from home during homework time and do whatever it took to get enough sleep. A concerned teacher tried to help, and once Joey began to study at a friend's quiet home, be did better in school.

In his book, Drakeford remembers certain teachers more than 60 years later and a friend who inspired him to read, starting with Outdoor Life magazines. He also cherishes a friend who lived in a quiet home with encouraging parents who welcomed him with open arms. Drakeford urges parents to provide a similar quiet atmosphere for studying, reminding them that a loud radio, television, or arguing and abusive parents or siblings can cause serious damage to study habits. Colorful illustrations by Alan Margolis punctuate Drakeford's heartfelt message of encouragement to students to do their best.

Author Luther Drakeford, who grew up in the Bronx in New York City, has spent almost 30 years working around elementary children as a New York City School firefighter and school engineer, and volunteering as a court-appointed advocate for a teenage boy. He was inspired to write the book as a resource for parents and students. He and his wife, Helen, have been married for 43 years and have four children and three grandchildren.

For additional information, please visit http://www.lutherdrakeford.com.

Quiet Please
Author Luther Drakeford
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4575-1337-4 44 pages $11.99 US

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