Rolf’s Reflections
The President of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) read Faith in the Freshman and offered this brief reflection:
My wife and I just read Faith in the Freshman, and we both loved it. Not only is the story compelling, but the sheer honesty makes it gripping. We thank God for the gifts given to you and to Andrew.
Rolf Wegenke, Ph.D., President
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
About the Town
Over the last several weeks, Faith in the Freshman speaking engagements have kept me busy around town. I have met lots of nice people who are doing some great things in our community. Read the rest of this entry »
A Review Outside the “Intimate Inner Circle”
I’ve received another review to share. – Pat
Dear Dr. Ferry,
I wanted to drop you a note just to let you know that someone outside your “intimate inner circle” thoroughly enjoyed your book. I could relate to your story on so many levels and was amazed that both of us even have a daughter named Rachel (ours however is Rachael). The years for me have flown by also and can’t believe I will be turning 50 very soon. Read the rest of this entry »
Morning Blend Interview
I recently appeared on the local television show The Morning Blend. The video is below.
Pat Ferry Interviewed on Lake Effect
I recently appeared on Lake Effect and discussed the book. Listen below,
“Biz Times Weekly Bubbler” posting
Click here to view the article just posted today in the BizTimes Weekly Bubbler (Milwaukee, WI) about Faith in the Freshman and tonight’s book launch!
Letters and Reactions, continued
Below is another letter I received ~ Pat
“I finished your book – “Faith in the Freshman” – last weekend while attending the conference championships for women’s soccer, men’s soccer, & volleyball in the Chicago area last weekend.” Read the rest of this entry »
Radio Interview with Wes Kane about the book
Maybe you weren’t up early enough on Sunday morning on November 1st. Or, perhaps you weren’t listening to one of three Milwaukee radio stations broadcasting the interview. No worries! Listen at your leisure below to my recent conversation with Wes Kane about Faith in the Freshman. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Listen to the interview with the player below:
Official Book Launch at Concordia University Wisconsin
Faith in the Freshman Cover
I’d certainly love to see you at the Thursday, November 19th “Launch” of “Faith in the Freshman” at Concordia’s Todd Wehr Auditorium. Join me from 7-9 p.m. for some storytelling, refreshments, and friendly conversation. Here is a chance to get a little Christmas shopping done early! Copies of this story of hopes and hoops will be on sale, and I will happily sign one for you or your gift recipient. We can even gift wrap one, if you like! Join us!
Letters and Reactions to the Book Part 3
I am enjoying correspondence from the first readers of Faith in the Freshman. Different people are finding different places to connect. Here is the latest ~Pat
Dear Pat:
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your book, “FAITH in the FRESHMAN.” As a proud member of the half century club as well as a father of two wonderful boys I could personally relate to your story. I laughed when you shared the fact that God blessed you with your five children over a seven-year span, with your wife unfortunately battling morning sickness throughout each pregnancy. My wife Terri was pregnant seven times over the first 9 years of our marriage, the joy of two boys and twin daughters and the incredible sadness of four miscarriages. She shared with Tammy the constant reminder of her physical state with 24/7 morning sickness from what seemed like conception through delivery. Read the rest of this entry »
Letters and Reactions to the Book Part 2
We continue to get reactions to the publication of Faith in the Freshman. I am grateful for the permission to publish some of these on the website for others to read and enjoy. Neither the previous message, nor this communication was addressed originally to me. This letter was addressed to my wife, Tammy. ~Pat
Thank you, Tammy!
The website is fabulous…I plan to order at least three copies of “Faith in the Freshman” today. My son, Chris, age 15 and VERY close to his cousin, Wyatt, our 15-year-old nephew with Juvenile Diabetes, is excited to read it (the “hoops” part appeals to the athlete in him, too!). And I want to order a copy for my sister for Christmas. Our associate pastor, Jason Schockman, also has Juvenile Diabetes. (When Wyatt comes from South Dakota to visit, he and Pastor Jason share pump issues, stories, etc.!) Jason will love this book, too. Read the rest of this entry »
Letters and Reactions to the Book
We continue to get reactions to the publication of Faith in the Freshman. I am grateful for the permission to publish some of these on the website for others to read and enjoy. Neither this message, nor another that I plan to post in the coming days was addressed originally to me. This letter was addressed to my son, Andrew. ~Pat
Andrew,
I just got done reading your Dad’s book. My Dad brought me a copy when he was out here in Nebraska for homecoming a couple weeks ago. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read it since I thought I knew the story (I’ve heard your Dad’s speech about his freshman year and have been getting updates on your situation from Hannah). However, after letting it sit on the shelf for a few days I picked it up and started reading the intro, and never put it down! Read the rest of this entry »
Contact Pat Ferry
Patrick Ferry on Wisconsin on Demand
I recently appeared on Wisconsin on demand channel 411 (Time Warner Cable) to discuss the book. See the video below.