{"product_id":"9780963288639","title":"Conversation with Peter P. Pence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"You wish to know how I've accumulated wealth? You would like to know what has made me rich?\" Peter P. Pence sighed, his steel-gray eyes shining as they connected with reporter Robert Anderson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yes, I would,\" said Anderson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was a lengthy, rather unusual pause seeming to last several minutes as Mr. Pence scratched his forehead beneath his weathered hunter's hat. He snapped his right-hand fingers once and Pumpkin raised herself to a sitting position without once taking her eyes from her master. He looked to his right, where books were stacked in shelves from floor to ceiling. It seemed, perhaps, as if the old man were gathering the strength he needed to speak as clearly and carefully and thoughtfully as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I shall give you the eleventh commandment, then,\" he said as he turned back in Anderson's direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clear voice to speak of spiritual and material wealth possibly was never more needed than it is today. Whatever occurred yesterday, whatever might happen tomorrow, the time is at hand for diligent prayer and a stronger work ethic coupled with the conservation of the fruits of all honest labor. Such was the simple belief of Peter P. Pence, modeled after many quiet Kentuckians who've lived out their lives in the hush of rural surroundings, mindful of their history, confident in themselves while they lived, hopeful for new generations in centuries to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Dick has given the world a graceful fable whose message is a return to fundamental principles - a story of triumph over financial and spiritual depravity - a triumph achieved only through self-reliance, commitment to a stronger work ethic and love of God and humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter P. Pence Credo\u003cbr\u003eI have come to remind you of\u003cbr\u003eOur community, of our country,\u003cbr\u003eOf our brothers and our sisters\u003cbr\u003eAnd our relationship to God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have come to remind you of\u003cbr\u003eHeritage, of self-worth, self-reliance,\u003cbr\u003eDignity and responsibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI say there is no lasting basis\u003cbr\u003eFor despair, cynicism or loss of faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI submit there is a far greater\u003cbr\u003eResource of human goodness,\u003cbr\u003eSpiritual and material wealth\u003cbr\u003eIn the United states of America\u003cbr\u003eAnd throughout the world\u003cbr\u003eThan we would ever dare imagine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI believe it begins with the penny.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plum Lick Publishing, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019070619888,"sku":"9780963288639","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780963288639_p0.jpg?v=1763873465","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780963288639","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}