Perley arrived into this world weighing less than two pounds. He was loved and nurtured in a small shoe box in a warming oven by night and on the window sill during the day when the sun was out. Deep in his heart and soul that love never left him, and he has done unto others what was done unto him-show love. Perley the Magician is the miracle man that we all love and the show must go on.After being diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in the spring of 2014, Perley never missed a show for adults or children. This book radiates the love people feel for Perley with numerous memories and tributes intertwined with Perley's life journey. Perley lives his life as a testimony of his love for God; his wife, Valerie; family, and friends, and especially the children that he loves to make happy.
Here's what fans and community leaders have to say about Perley the Magician:
"God bless Perley; he is a gifted person who was born to love and be loved by everyone."
- Bob Dewar
"If the rest of us could only learn to practice a portion of what you represent and your true desire to be there for others, this world would be a better place to live."
- Brad Woodside
"To be recognized and appreciated in the community is a wonderful achievement. This is not a story about a great magician. This is a story about a great man."
- Mike Vokey
"How could anyone who meets Perley not remember his genuine caring for people?"
- Tim Woods
"Perley, you are a true man, a true inspiration, a mentor, someone who throughout your life has impacted so many in a positive way. If the rest of us could only learn to practice a portion of what you represent and your true desire to be there for others, this world would be a better place to live."
- Paul Baptiste
"We are not sure about the future, but then, who is? I know that whatever happens, Perley and I will face this challenge-together-hand in hand."
- Valerie Palmer
About the coordinator and editor: "Dr. Bonnie" is a native of Fredericton, NB, graduating from UNB with a MEd. Her doctoral degree was completed at NSU in Florida. Dr. Bonnie has over four decades of expertise in cardiology and criminology resulting in provincial, national, and international recognition. Her other books include Nancy and the Nutrition Tree, What's Next? A Search for Hope, and When Justice Fails: Now I Lay Me down My Heart. She was also the ghost writer for Good Night, Paul: The Journey to My NHL; Living the Dream, which was recently acknowledged by Don Cherry and Ron MacLean. Dr. Bonnie worked with Perley at Sobeys-many years ago.
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