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A Message from Ben:
REDNECK BOY IN THE PROMISED LAND
June 3rd of 2008 is going to be an exciting day around our place because that is the day my
book, “Redneck Boy in the Promised Land”, will be released nationally. Subtitled “The Confessions of Crazy Cooter”, it is a memoir of 65 years of adventures, good times, hard knocks, wild living, serious problems, and great blessings. |
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This is a story about a lot of things: my hard living family, growing up on the railroad, working my way through school, getting involved in show business, tales of acting on stage and in films, struggling with alcoholism and drug abuse, finding sobriety and then finding stardom on the “Dukes”, my love of politics and the South, my years in Congress, and above all the abiding strength that Alma and I have found through a loving God.
There are a lot of stories in this book that I hesitated to tell, and frankly, it isn’t a book for pre-teens. It is what I believe is an honest telling of a fully lived life of ups and downs, and the lessons I have learned in spite of myself. Hopefully, these stories might help someone who is going through what I went through.
I think you will like it and I hope you will buy it and let me know what you think. Although the book doesn’t come out until June, you could do me a great favor by pre-ordering it now through Amazon, Borders Books, Barnes & Noble, or just about anywhere books are sold. (Pre-ordered sales are a big help to the book’s promotion). All you do is type in Redneck Boy in the Promised Land and it will take you right to it. Ordering early will also save you 33% off!
We’ll have the book at Dukesfest in late June, and we’ll also be doing an extensive national book tour. So, “if the Good Lord is willing and the creeks don’t rise,” I’ll be able to sign your copy personally in the very near future. Until then, all the best! — Ben aka “Cooter”
Ben Jones—“Cooter” from
television’s The Dukes of Hazzard and former U.S. Congressman from Georgia— shares the inspiring story of his improbable rise to fame.
“Not too many of my ‘distinguished colleagues’ in the U.S. Congress had grown up as I had, on the docks by a railroad yard, in a shack without electricity or indoor plumbing. And none of them had been a likker drinkin’, hell-raisin’, dope-smokin’, fist-fightin’, womanizin’ jailbird wild man like me. Before The Dukes of Hazzard and before my Congressional career, I hit a hard bottom at the back door of hell. But my life is not a story about falling down. This is a story about getting up.”
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To order Ben‘s book, click on one of these links:
Amazon, Borders Books or Barnes & Noble. |
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Ben Jones is an actor, writer, musician, and political pundit who lives with his wife, Alma Viator, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. They are the proprietors of the Cooter’s Place museums in Gatlinburg and Nashville, Tennessee, and the creators of DukesFest, the annual mega-fan celebration of the Dukes. |
Y'all come on in and make yourselves at home in Hazzard County.Visit
our Dukes of Hazzard Museums and Shops located in two great family vacation
spots! We are open 7 days a week and feature Memorabilia, Costumes, Props,
The General Lee, Cooter's Tow Truck, Daisy's Jeep and Rosco's Police Car. Call 865-430-9909 for more information and Directions.
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Cooter's Place Gatlinburg:
157 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-9909
Click here for directions.
Cooters Place Gatlinburg Photos |
Cooter's Place Nashville:
2613 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 872-8358
Click here for directions.
Click here for photos from the
Grand Reopening of
Cooter's Place Nashville. |
Checkout the General
Store & order your favorite Dukes of Hazzard merchandise.
There are Posters, Toys, Tapes & Cds, Clothing, Photos. "Cooter"
AKA Ben Jones would be happy to autograph your purchases. Just select
the "autograph" link when you purchase an item. Please allow at least
2 weeks for autographed items to be shipped.
Cooters General Store |
featured events
Cooter’s appearance times are as follows:
Ben "Cooter" Jones will be at Cooter's Place in Nashville, TN. On
May 17th 2008 from 10am - 12pm to sign autographs and take
pictures.
Ben "Cooter" Jones will be at Cooter's Place in Gatlinburg, TN. On
May 18th 2008 from 10am - 12pm to sign autographs and take
pictures.
May 25th 2008 from 12pm - 5pm Cooter’s is having a “Sperryville Celebration” To Benefit The Links (A local nonprofit community organization). Cooter will be returning to Sperryville, VA for one afternoon. There will be a concert with Cooter’s Garage Band along with a meet and great with Ben “Cooter” Jones, Just Like The Old Days. It will be held at the Rappahannock County Community Center in Sperryville, VA (Old School House) Tickets will be $10 for Adults, $5 Kids (6-12) and Kids 5 and under are free. With More Info To Come!!!
Ben Jones "Redneck Boy In The Promise Land" Will be released
on June 3rd, 2008. Ben will be appearing for book signings at several book stores throughout our beautiful country. Here is a list of places were you can meet Ben and get your copy of "Redneck Boy In The Promise Land" The Confessions of Crazy Cooter autographed by Ben "Cooter" Jones himself.
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Thursday, June 5
7:00 pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Olssons Bookstore
1307 19th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-785-1133 |
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Tuesday, June 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Davis-Kidd Booksellers
2121 Green Hills Village Dr
Nashville, TN 37215
Store Phone: 615-385-2645 |
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Thursday, June 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Davis-Kidd Booksellers
387 Perkins Extended
Memphis TN 38117
Store Phone: 901-683-9801 |
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Tuesday, June 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Barnes & Noble #2919
1812 Rittenberg Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
Store Phone: 843-556-6561 |
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Wednesday, June 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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The Regulator
720 Ninth St.
Durham, North Carolina 27705
Store Phone: 919-286-2700 |
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Friday, June 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Quail Ridge
3522 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Store Phone: 919-828-1588 |
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Tuesday, June 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Alabama Booksmith
2626 19th Place S.
Birmingham, Al 35209
Store Phone: 205-870-4242 |
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Thursday, June 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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A Cappella (@ Manuels Tavern)
602 N. Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
Taverns Phone: 404-525-3447 |
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Thursday, July 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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McIntyre's Fine Books
2000 Fearrington Village
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
Store Phone: 919-542-3030 |
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Tuesday, July 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Prince Bookstore
109 E. Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Store Phone: 757-662-9223 |
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Thursday, July 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Fountain Bookstore
1312 E. Cary St.
Richmond VA, 23219
E-mail: fountain.bookstore@verizon.net |
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Thursday, July 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Joseph-Beth Booksellers
2705 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Store Phone: 412-381-3600 |
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Thursday, July 31
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading/Book Signing |
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Borders
4600 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
Store Phone: 502-893-0133 |
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