ReadersMagnet Showcased “Doc Slik: Not A Life Of My Own” by Jack Van Der Slik at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest

ReadersMagnet, a leading publishing and marketing company, exhibited “Doc Slik: Not A Life Of My Own” by Jack Van Der Slik at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, which was held last September 9-10, 2023, at Printers Row Park, Chicago, IL. Doc Slik’s memoir looks back on his life journey. Several exemplary mentors who provided helpful guidance shaped his path to college teaching.

The Printers Row Lit Fest is an annual celebration organized by the not-for-profit Near South Planning Board. With its dynamic gathering of literary minds, Chicago’s premier literary festival provides a unique opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and ideas.

“Doc Slik: Not A Life Of My Own” book tells the story of a teacher who was born in the Midwest and had an ordinary childhood. He grew up in a Christian family, and his faith played a vital role. Doc Slik pursued a career in higher education and faced many challenges, but he never gave up and eventually succeeded.

A career teacher, he taught students from junior high to post-doctoral levels. Doc Slik has also served others in other parts of the globe, including the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China.

The teacher’s journey involves American politics and highlights his efforts to promote democracy domestically and internationally. However, despite his best efforts, he could not prevent President Trump’s election. His life’s story is of hope, love, and faith, an adventure in self-discovery - blessed and rewarded by God.

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“Doc Slik: Not A Life Of My Own”
Author | Jack Van Der Slik
Genre | memoir
Publisher | BookBaby
Published date | December 15, 2020

Author
Van Der Slik’s degrees are from Calvin College, Western Michigan University, and Michigan State University. A career teacher, he taught students from junior high to post-doctoral levels at Southern Illinois University, Calvin College, Trinity Christian College, Sangamon State University, and the University of Illinois Springfield. His scholarly writing focused on U.S. national and state politics. He is the founding editor of the Almanac of Illinois Politics. His articles appear in Political Science Quarterly, American Journal of Political Science, Polity, Policy Studies Review, Congress and the Presidency, Korea Journal, Christian Scholars Review, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Journal of Church and State, Pro Rege, and Social Science Quarterly. His administrative duties were as an acting department chair, an associate dean for liberal arts, an academic dean, and a public affairs research center director. Van Der Slik served on advisory committees for the Illinois Board of Regents and Higher Education.

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