Mim does Shelbyville
Mim Rivas held her book signing tonight at Argie Cooper Public Library. I was there to cover it for the paper, but I also took the chance to get books signed for myself and my editor. Columbia Journalism Review might object, but I make no apologies.
Mim gave a delightful talk, and graciously signed books for several dozen people in attenance, a few of whom had brought numerous copies. Many in attendance have not read the book yet (some bought them at the signing, from the library). Some had family connections to Dr. William Key or others involved in the story.
Mim’s husband, Victor Rivas Rivers, a former Miami Dolphins lineman who is now an actor, has written a book as well, and Mim had a galley proof with her tonight. The book is apparently a memoir of growing up with an abusive father. Mim and Victor have been active in speaking out about domestic violence, and were honored for their work by the Lifetime network.
Meanwhile, Mim’s book — “Beautiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man Who Changed The World” — continues to get favorable word of mouth, and it is featured in the current issue of People magazine (the one with Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell on the cover).
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