There is inherited wealth, and then there is self-accomplished wealth; Beverly Alexander Martin earned hers in varied roles as “extra hands, eyes, and supplementary brains.” Beverly thrives as a wife, mother, and homemaker—her grandchildren are reaping the benefits. Next up for Beverly is the continuation of her memoir, entitled Humbled Heiress followed by Inexplicably Linked and of course Utopian Nation.
EVENTS
Spring 2024:
Destiny Timeline Journal sessions at Capitola Recreation
Saturdays May 4, 11, 18 & June 1, 8, 15 begins at 10 AM
Summer Workshops:
Finish Your Memoir with Destiny Timeline Journal
Individuals or Groups, please connect
MEDIA & AWARDS
Memoir Magazine’s 2023 Memoir Book Prize Winners: Noteworthy Title
“I just wanted to tell you that Destiny Deems is one of the most beautiful compilations we saw this year. The eye for detail, the paper quality, and color scheme all come together to make this book a true work of art.” —Mary McBeth, Editor-in-Chief
Readers’ Favorite Judge Courtnee Turner Hoyle: 5-Star Review
Cristina from Authors Large & Small: “Lovely stories and I appreciate the many instances of kindness and mischief in your tales.
Laura Scappaticci: “Thank you for sending me your wonderful book…I enjoyed all the details of your childhood and teen years—the clothing, the encounters, your moods, and observations.”
Frieda Vizel, NYC Tour Guide/Blogger/Youtuber: “WOW. Heck of a story…”
Millbrook Historical Society, New York, “…the Historical Society has information about your work….”
Mills Quarterly/Class Notes shares a description of Destiny Deems, encouraging readers to learn more about it on this website.
Margaret Hall Alumnae Association mentions “Destiny Deems” in their newsletter.
YouTube Channel Chateau Unwrapped’s “Style Icons—An Autumnal Afternoon Tea” (starts at 16:29)
Bridget A. Lyons’ (book editor) Newsletter:
Beverly Alexander Martin approached me a couple of years ago about helping her with her memoir-in-vignettes, Destiny Deems. We worked together through multiple drafts to refine her vision, and the result is a fabulous, one-of-a-kind rendering of one woman's path through the processes of individuation and determining what really matters.
COMMENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD:
Switzerland/Tennessee—I immediately thought of my Timeline/Thread that led me to the Goetheanum.
Switzerland—It remains among my list of most interesting and most skillfully written personal books which I have ever read.
5-Star Review—Destiny Deems is much more than what it seems. Beverly Alexander Martin has made connections throughout her life that have led her down a particular path, and she’s insightful enough to see the turning points that influenced her decisions. Her center of focus seems to move from the extrinsic to the intrinsic, and it encourages readers to follow their feelings. Destiny Deems would be a perfect gift for people who feel they don’t have a place in the world because through her experiences and travels, the author finds exactly what she wants and the never-wavering ability to express it to the benefit of the reader. Courtnee Turner Hoyle, author; judge for Readers’ Favorite
Scotland: Thank you for sharing your story with the world.
U.S.A.: Well, I have to say your book was one of those that once you pick it up you can’t put it down. Fascinating tale.
Switzerland: Destiny Deems creates a category for itself: it is in the form of an autobiography, however it catches and illuminates also significant moments and places which since your childhood have marked historical change. Your mastery of style in writing is compact and neat yet it leaves enough openness for the reader to complete the picture.
Japan: It is wonderful!
Germany: Wonderful book. We love it very much; really great work…
California: Your book is a treasure—easily accessible, intimate and familiar, full of thoughts, pictures, and feelings of what you experience as a human being.
Italy: I have thoroughly enjoyed reading—particularly the part about your Israel trip, you’re quite an adventurer!
Quebec: I have read it many times, enjoying and following the karmic connections of your destiny.
Poland: Fascinating. Photos were amazing…
California: Couldn’t put it down…
Finland: My mother was so impressed!
Czech Republic: I’m keeping it by my bedside to read.
California: Fascinating views and really wonderful production.
Texas: I read it cover to cover! Each of you did a fabulous job! That was a tremendous amount of work and I am going to treasure my copy!!!!!