Book Trivia Answers
Being Bold: Quotes, Verse, and Motivations
for Every Day of the Year
1. This book was written as a graduation gift―True or False?
True. Being Bold was written as a high school graduation gift for one of the author's sons. He receives 50% of the royalties on sales for this book.
2. How many days of the year are included in this book with something new to read and ponder?
Every day of the year, including leap day, is included in this book, which makes a total of 366 days. Each one has something new to read and ponder.
3. To which of the author's sons is this book dedicated?
Being Bold is dedicated to the author's youngest son, William, who graduated from high school in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine.
4. There is a mix of poems, adages, life lessons, and short stories in this book―True or False?
True. Every day of the year has an original poem, adage, life lesson, or short story to read and ponder. It is a collection of the author's thoughts and wisdom gained.
5. Why does the cover feature a stage curtain and a young actor?
The author's youngest son was active in choir and drama during high school, and he performed in many musicals, concerts, plays, and competitions. The cover reflects this young man's talent in the performance arts.
6. The cover is a drawing of the author's son in theatrical attire. Who created the cover art?
Richelle E. Goodrich, the author, created the cover art for Being Bold. She first sketched out a likeness of her son in a theatrical mask and cape, then outlined the drawing in black pen, and finally scanned the image into Photoshop where she colored and shaded the picture.
7. This book includes original quotes/poems for some popular U.S. holidays―True or False?
True. Some popular U.S. holidays have original quotes or poems that celebrate the day. Some included are Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Veteran's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
8. In one short story, a store Santa Claus is thought to be what famous Christmas character in disguise?
In a short story about a trip to the mall to sit on Santa's lap, young boys and girls see evidence that makes them think Santa Claus is actually the Grinch in disguise.
9. This book includes an original Christmas song written by the author―True or False?
True. In Being Bold, under December 20th, the poetic lyrics to an original Christmas song titled "It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas" are written out. This song was composed by Richelle E. Goodrich.
10. Why was the book titled Being Bold?
The author chose Being Bold as the title for this book as a tribute to the courage and boldness her son demonstrated so many times during tryouts for choirs, plays, and musicals as well as during his many performances and competitions. Singing and acting in front of an audience is no act of cowardice but a feat of the boldest kind.