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NOW or NEVER: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea

Joe Cervasio brings us behind the scenes of the greatest story ever told to deliver gifts of revelation never before communicated. Just how did the people who knew about Jesus' death react to that fact? Who understood what had happened, and who, lacking understanding, were crushed? But those of you who would rather read a story about the 21st century and the answers you need now, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU??!! Yea, it may be the greatest story ever told, but how about some untold stories ... for you, ... NOW. With the book being released on August 27, you can get a Preview, and can even purchase it now. Click here to go to Joseph Rocco Cervasio's book Now or Never... then go to the movies to view this YOU TUBE:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v-WBd4-Ho_ill ; SEARCH 11 SECRETS OF ARIMATHEA.

 

UNSOLICITED RESPONSES FROM READERS:

"I just finished reading Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea. I'm still sitting here in amazement, letting it sink in."

Bob Gleason, Stroudsburg, Pa.

Dearest Joseph!   After You sent me some excerpts from you new book, I purchased and even though I am only half way through, I couldn't wait to contact you.  I had no idea that you had this in you!,  I am ecstatic that you wrote it.  It has actually put me there at the time ofter Jesus death, I feel like I am actually on the streets and back in that time.   After all of the years of Catholic study, of reading and discussing the Bible, studing Bible History I never felt this.  I went to Catholic University Campus Grade School, Holy Cross Academy for Girls and Dunbarton College on the Campus of Holy Cross in Washington DC.   Our house was even on the campus of Catholic University and My Aunt was the lay person head of The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and my first job was there.   I was surrounded by our faith and our religion but never felt such a close connection to its origin and to Jesus and his followers on earth until your book.   I read a little each morning and meditate on what I read during the day. I am re-reading parts of the Bible over, it now has so much more meaning and I understand the culture of the times and the lives of the people so much more.    I wish I had spent more time with you at Bluegreen.  You are a soul to be relished.   Thank You Joe!

 

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Thought provoking experience, October 1, 2009 By  Samuel J. Costantino "Deacon" (Edison, NJ USA) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea (Paperback) Joe Cervasio does a magnificent job in his work "Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea". When reading scripture, we meet people who have a passing role and we are often left wondering "what ever happened to him/her? What was THEIR life all about? How did they handle THEIR encounter with Jesus and what was the impact on their lives after such an encounter? "Now or Never" breaks open our thoughts about many biblical characters and gives them real human qualities, good and bad, that many of us deal with in our own lives. A must read Hey Joe -   I just finished your book last night and I wanted to let you know I really, really enjoyed it.  I thought it was an excellent book and very well-written.   ... I particularly enjoyed the last part about the richest man in the world as it reminded me so much of what my father was really all about.   On a side note it was pretty ironic because at the time I was reading the part about living in the present, I happened to also be watching a golf tournament that tiger woods was playing in.  The announcers were talking about how Tiger is the best golfer in history, and maybe best athlete ever, in terms of staying in the present.  His focus on the current task at hand is incomparable as he never worries about the next shot or the shot that just happened.  Only the one he is working on now.  Pretty interesting stuff that can be applied to all aspects of life.   Thanks again for introducing me to ideas and thoughts I never realized.   John Geltrude

... and read below for more.

BELLEVILLE GIRLS IN THE NEWS: CONNIE FRANCIS COMES HOME; TINA CERVASIO RUNS MARATHON FOR GARDEN OF DREAMS

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Connie Francis, returned home to Belleville, New Jersey to a heroine's reception! A BHS Class of 1955 graduate, the international female singing icon was honored in several ways:

• She was inducted onto the Belleville Board of Education "Wall of Recognition" in view of her contributions to the world of music.
• The High School's Auditorium was named "The Connie Francis Theatre at Belleville High School."
• "Connie Francis Court" was dedicated at the site of her family home when she lived in Belleville.
• Sunday's Gala Reception at Nanina's in the Park, royally surrounded her with friends, family, fans, dignataries, and fellow celebrities for "Connie Francis, This is Your Life."

The connection with Tina Cervasio, a Nutley High grad and the MSG Sports Broadcaster for the NY Knicks, Red Bulls, and in the recent past, ... Emmy Nominated Field Reporter for the 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox????

Tina's dad, Joe Cervasio, is the Chairman of the Belleville Education Foundation that sponsored the wonderful weekend for Ms. Francis, and if you ask him, he says his daughter was brought up on Belleville folklore and facts that propelled her into Sports Broadcasting. "Yes, Tina is a loyal Nutley High grad, ... but as Tommie DeVito says in Jersey Boys, '... it all started in Belleville, New Jersey.'" Tina's mom Maria and dad are staunch BHS alums. Tina knew lots about Connie Francis growing up in the Cervasio household.

And the weekend tie-in between Connie and Tina is two fold:

1. Both ladies in the news with much coverage: For Ms. Francis, ABC TV and their popular AM anchor Ken Rosato, a Belleville resident, made sure Connie's honors were shared with the NY/NJ area with stories over several days; and Tina was featured in Sunday's NY Post for her second Marathon to be run this Sunday for Garden of Dreams, the MSG Charity for kids in search of a cure for Cancer.
2. Both Connie and Tina are reading Joe's new book, Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea. (as with his first, Tina helped her dad with the research; and Ms. Francis has a great story to tell of how she handled the tribulations of life.) The secrets in Joe's book are all about the ways Tina and Connie are successful in their careers, but also about how to turn bad news into good news.

Go to www.bellef.com , www.localsource.com , www.thebellevilletimes.com  for more on Connie's weekend, and to www.tinacervasio.com for more on her charity work.

Dig Mike's YouTube trailer about 'Now or Never'

Now or Never

My old compadre Mike Finley created this for me as a gift this weekend. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBd4-Ho_jlI

Isn' t it special, ... and beautiful at that?

Thanks a million, Mike!

TOTAL BOOK SIGNINGS FOR NOW OR NEVER: THE 11 SECRETS OF ARIMATHEA

• Nutley, NJ Public Library, Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:30 AM.
• Cornell Book Store, Ithaca, NY, Saturday, Oct 17, 10:15.
• Belleville, NJ Rotary, Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon. 
• Boca Raton, Fla. Book Club, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 PM.
• Jesus Book and Gift Store, Greenbrook, NJ, Saturday, Nov. 14, 1 PM.
• Belleville, NJ Public Library, Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 PM.
• Nutley, NJ Unico, Thursday, January 7, 2010, 7 PM

FIRST BOOK SIGNING FOR NOW OR NEVER: THE 11 SECRETS OF ARIMATHEA

Good News Follows Bad News for Local  Author

Joe Cervasio’s Second Book, Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea, to be featured Saturday, October 10, 2009, 10:30 AM, at Nutley (NJ) Public Library Book Signing.

Nutley, NJ– Dr. Ken Atchity, literary manager for Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea, announced today that its author, Joseph Rocco Cervasio, will be the featured guest at the Nutley Public Library on Saturday morning, October 10, 2009, at 10:30 AM. 

First Unsolicited Responses From Readers of Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea

"I just finished reading Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea. I'm still sitting here in amazement, letting it sink in."

Bob Gleason, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hey Joe -

 

I just finished your book last night and I wanted to let you know I really, really enjoyed it.  I thought it was an excellent book and very well-written.

 

... I particularly enjoyed the last part about the richest man in the world as it reminded me so much of what my father was really all about.

 

On a side note it was pretty ironic because at the time I was reading the part about living in the present, I happened to also be watching a golf tournament that tiger woods was playing in.  The announcers were talking about how Tiger is the best golfer in history, and maybe best athlete ever, in terms of staying in the present.  His focus on the current task at hand is incomparable as he never worries about the next shot or the shot that just happened.  Only the one he is working on now.  Pretty interesting stuff that can be applied to all aspects of life.

 

Thanks again for introducing me to ideas and thoughts I never realized.

 

John Geltrude

 

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Thought provoking experience, October 1, 2009 By  Samuel J. Costantino "Deacon" (Edison, NJ USA) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea (Paperback) Joe Cervasio does a magnificent job in his work "Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea". When reading scripture, we meet people who have a passing role and we are often left wondering "what ever happened to him/her? What was THEIR life all about? How did they handle THEIR encounter with Jesus and what was the impact on their lives after such an encounter? "Now or Never" breaks open our thoughts about many biblical characters and gives them real human qualities, good and bad, that many of us deal with in our own lives. A must read!

Connie Francis, International Singing Star, to be Honored by Hometown Belleville, NJ

People often ask  me to rattle off the 11 Secrets of Arimathea. Now that the book is being sold in the marketplace, I tell them to take a look at the preview on-line Google, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or Xulon. Or just come here to my  blog. 

For the less patient types from my neighborhood, I say one of the Secrets is at work in the Belleville Education Foundation commitment to the Connie Francis Gala in late October. See if you can pick the secret! And read below.

Dr. George Arangio, All Ivy Guard, 1964: When Significance Matches Success

This article is now appearing in The Crescent, the newsletter of The Cornell Football Association. ( www.cornellbigred.com) Go to "football," then "Cornell Football Associaton" on the right, click and you will see The Crescent.

Here is the preview:

Diversified Global Strategies to assist Xulon Press with 'Now or Never'

Kevin McKearney, Director of Marketing at Diversified Global Strategies, LLC, has announced that his company will be working closely with Xulon Press in the initial distribution of Joe Cervasio's second novel. 

Cervasio, pictured here, founded the company back in 1997, and while most of his time since then has been in executive roles with public companies, DGS has continued to manage his speaking, writing, and consulting services when requested.

National radio show to feature Joe and Now or Never

NUTLEY, NJ – Dr. Ken Atchity, literary manager for Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea, has announced that author Joseph Rocco Cervasio will be the featured guest on The Growth Strategist™,  a nationally known Internet radio program hosted by Aldonna Ambler.

The show will be broadcast on August 4, 2009, 11 am ET, 8 am PT on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel (www.business.voiceamerica.com).  During the program, Mr. Cervasio will be discussing his book,  Now or Never: The 11 Secrets of Arimathea. 

Xulon Press to distribute Now or Never

Stand by as Dr. Ken Atchity and Joe Cervasio get ready to announce the details.