Local author writes memoir as a tribute to his father

Bill Roushey, Jr. has written his first book, Junior's Hope, choosing to recall his life through the lens of his relationship with his father, Bill Roushey, Sr. The book chronicles Bill Jr.'s life and spiritual journey to date, highlighting his childhood, college and parenting years. Woven into the storyline is his dad's battle with prostate cancer, prayers for his healing, and the aftermath.

"The idea for the book came about after spending some time journaling my feelings and memories while I sat with Dad during his cancer battle," Roushey said.

"If healing or death took place, I didn't want to forget about what my father went through years from now."

Junior's Hope is published by Holy Fire Publishing of Summerville, South Carolina. It can be purchased at The Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport, the Roberts Wesleyan College bookstore in North Chili and through most online booksellers.

Roushey will also be selling his book at the annual Sportsman's Dinner held at Pearce Memorial Church, Saturday, March 10. Registrations for the Sportsman's Dinner are being accepted online at www.pearcechurch.org.

Bill Roushey, Jr. is a graduate of Spencerport High School and holds bachelor of arts and master of science degrees from Roberts Wesleyan College. In 2002, he became a member of "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." He currently works for Pearce Memorial Church in North Chili. Roushey's writing career began in 2004 when he submitted a genealogy article to an international writing contest. He said he was unaware of the talent he possessed until he received Excellence in Writing awards two consecutive years from the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE).

More information about the book is available from the author at wroushey@peoplepc.com

February 25, 2007