ReadersMagnet to Exhibit Theodore Shorter’s Memoir “Lovingly and Orderly” at Upcoming Book Festival at Printers Row

The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will display the memoir by Theodore (Ted) Shorter, Jr., titled “Lovingly and Orderly: A Son’s Lament,” at a book festival at Printers Row. This book event will take place at South Dearborn Street (from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street) in Chicago’s historic Printing House Row District, on September 6-7, 2025.

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“Lovingly and Orderly” is a memoir that has a narrative that unfolds within one of the largest court systems in the United States, exposing the intricate web of corruption and injustice that pervades the system. In his account, Theodore (Ted) Shorter, Jr. embarks on a quest to try to defend his beloved mother’s honor, following her tragic demise as a result of the heinous acts of his siblings. This book invites readers to reflect on social issues and spread awareness of the primary source of Black fatigue in the United States of America with respect to people of African and Latin citizens and their descendants.

Visitors to the book fest at Printers Row can find Theodore (Ted) Shorter, Jr.’s “Lovingly and Orderly” displayed at ReadersMagnet’s exhibit.

Get a copy of “Lovingly and Orderly: A Son’s Lament” by Theodore (Ted) Shorter, Jr., available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about the author and his work by visiting his website at www.authortheodoreshorter.com.

Author’s Biography:

Theodore “Ted” Shorter, Jr. is a distinguished U.S. Army veteran and author. He is a recipient of the 2025 International Book of the Year Award in the category of memoir and personal reflections. After completing his honorable enlistment as an infantry soldier in the US Army in 1988, he attended the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Criminal Justice. Upon receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in May of 1992, Shorter became a Physical Security Specialist for the Department of Homeland Security. His responsibilities as a security specialist were to protect government owned and leased buildings ensuring that tenant agencies operations were not compromised and people were safe from threats of terrorism in the Great Lakes Region.

“Lovingly and Orderly: A Son’s Lament”
Author: Theodore (Ted) Shorter, Jr.

Genre: Memoir
Publisher: The Author’s Point
Published Date: October 25, 2024

EXCERPTS:
Quotes from Pamela Mannie’s deposition (Chapter 9 Cowardly Sister) :
Q: "Do you see your mother’s name there" Phil rapidly inquired.

A: "Yes, I see her signature there, Pauline Shorter"
Q: "Are you familiar with your mother’s signature"
A: " I am" Pam responded.

Q: "Did your mother sign that"
A: "I couldn’t say, I don’t know"
Q: Did you sign that"
A: "No, I did not"
Q: Did Rosamond sign that"
A: "I don’t know"
Q: "So you are telling me you don’t know if that’s your mother’s signature"
A: "I wasn’t there. How can I say"
Q: "Are you familiar with your mother’s signature"
A: "Yes, I am"

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