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Solomon Book Giveaway

In her new book, The Key: Celebrated People Unlock the Secrets to Life, Bloomfield Hills-based author and award-winning photojournalist Linda Solomon writes about the turning point in people's lives.

The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers is giving away 10 autographed copies of Solomon's book to readers who write about or show (in a photograph) their personal key to courage, strength, faith and hope.

To enter, submit a 500-word essay or short story, a poem or photograph which describes courage, strength, or faith in your battle with cancer.

One top entry will also receive theater tickets and have his/her work published in the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. The names of all winners will published.

Deadline to submit a story, poem or photograph is 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Winners will be announced in the Nov. 15 edition of the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers.

Only one entry per person will be accepted for judging. E-mail all entries to Choya Jordan, marketing manager, at cbjordan@hometownlife.com.

More details here.

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