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Author to sign copies of memoir

LOS ANGELES - Author Ralph E. Gipson will be signing copies of his memoir, "Coming Full Circle," at Hope Lutheran Church in Los Angeles on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.Gipson's life took him to the depths of racism, sexism, agnosticism, drug abuse, violence and sexual promiscuity. "Coming Full Circle" follows Gipson on his tumultuous quest to achieve "a life of freedom and love." Determined to be a role model for his children, Gipson chose to become an outspoken writer and speaker on issues of parenthood in the black community. Eventually, he heard the call to ministry and entered the seminary. Hope Lutheran Church is at 6720 Melrose Ave.

********** Published: January 13, 2011 - Volume 9 - Issue 39