I'm Never Gonna Cry Again

Robert (Bob) Ivy was orphaned as a child of nine and told himself he would never cry again-but God had other plans. Bob's heart was softened through career changes, tough financial times, the loss of two wives, and two bouts with cancer. Yet, his relationship with God sustained him through these difficult times and uplifted and humbled him through the good ones. I'm Never Gonna Cry Again, a non-fiction memoir that follows the life of Robert Ivy, includes narrative written by Barbara Ivy, Bob's daughter-in-law, as well as journal entries written by Robert himself. It is their hope that through their collaboration, readers are encouraged to understand God's love for them, His children, and trust His leadership in their lives. Robert (Bob) Ivy Jr. is a retired businessman who lives in the small community of Jacks Creek, Tennessee. He enjoys a quiet country life, feeding deer and hummingbirds and watching bluebirds raise families in the houses he provides. He is very conscious of and grateful for God's blessings and presence in his life and looks forward to sharing his experiences within the pages of this book. Barbara Ivy has been married to Bob's youngest son, Barry, since 2005. They currently live in Coastal Georgia. She is an avid reader and nature enthusiast. She was encouraged and supported by her husband to help Bob write about his experiences.

Biographies & Memoirs

Ivy, Robert

Leaders & Notable People

Xulon Press

Château La Coste, near Aix-en-Provence, is a unique property that combines sculptural artworks by leading contemporary artists alongside works by some of the world’s best-known architects, all within the grounds of a working organic vineyard. Since 2004 the estate, which occupies an ancient site, has been transformed into an exceptional plein-air museum, and the number of installations grows every year. The spreading collection lies within the walk of a spectacular Art Centre, designed by the world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. On the reflecting pool in front of the building is one of Louise Bourgeois’ giant arachnoid sculptures, Crouching Spider. To the north lies a futuristic winery by Jean Nouvel. By taking one of several routes to the south or west, the visitor encounters such monumental installations as Sean Scully’s sculpture of stacked blocks of limestone, Wall of Light Cubed; Richard Serra’s steel sheets, AIX; and Oak Room by Andy Goldsworthy, a cave of interwoven oak branches, integrated into an old stone wall. Installations by Liam Gillick, Kengo Kuma, Paul Matisse, Sophie Calle and many others punctuate the pathways. And by an ancient Roman route, Ai Weiwei has created another new path up the hillside, using paving stones salvaged from the renovated port at Marseilles. Overlooking the site is a 16th-century chapel restored by Ando and enclosed by a framework of steel and glass. The music and exhibition pavilions, close to the ‘village’ of buildings at the heart of the property, have been designed by Frank Gehry and Renzo Piano respectively. In this stunning new book, Robert Ivy of the American Institute of Architects and the curator Alistair Hicks explore each work of architecture and art installation in depth. Their insightful commentaries are accompanied by specially commissioned photographs by the acclaimed architectural photographer Alan Karchmer. The book is arranged into sections covering all areas of the property, so that the reader is able to experience and discover Château La Coste as a visitor would. In the introduction, Ivy relates the conception, creation and further development of Château La Coste by its owner, Patrick McKillen; while, to conclude the book, Hicks considers the site’s ever-increasing exhibition programme. Throughout the pages, the reader will feel transported to idyllic Provence, to this most remarkable and significant collection of modern and contemporary art and architecture.

Château La Coste: Art and Architecture in Provence

Arts & Photography

Hicks, Alistair

Painting

Merrell Publishers

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