{"id":52720,"date":"2026-11-09T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=52720"},"modified":"2026-11-09T15:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T20:07:36","slug":"victor-bennett-releases-poetry-collection-celebrating-faith-family-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/victor-bennett-releases-poetry-collection-celebrating-faith-family-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"VICTOR BENNETT RELEASES POETRY COLLECTION CELEBRATING FAITH, FAMILY & HOPE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A lifetime of faith, family, hard work, and personal experiences has inspired northwest Ohio author Victor Bennett to share his thoughts through poetry. His new book, Redistribution of Happiness: Poems of Faith, Family, and Hope, is now available through West Bend Printing & Publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Bennett, poetry became a meaningful way to express his feelings following the loss of his first wife, Janet, in 2016. What began as a personal outlet grew into a collection of heartfelt reflections celebrating loved ones, remembering those who have passed, and offering encouragement to others facing life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collection takes readers through six themes: Rediscovering Joy, Walking by Faith, The Gift of Family, Friends Along the Way, Love Remembered, and A Life Well Lived. Through these sections, Bennett shares his Christian faith, appreciation for family and friendships, and reflections on the blessings found in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether honoring a loved one, reflecting on God\u2019s creation, or sharing wisdom gained through the years, Bennett\u2019s poems invite readers to slow down and appreciate life\u2019s simple blessings. His collection offers encouragement to those experiencing loss while reminding readers that happiness often grows when it is shared with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redistribution of Happiness is available for $11.95 at West Bend Printing & Publishing\u2019s Antwerp and Defiance locations and through the company\u2019s online bookstore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bennett has spent his lifetime rooted in the values of faith, family, and hard work. A lifelong farmer and woodworker, he is owner of Seldom Rest Farm and co-owner of Hooterville Sawmill. His years of working the land, operating a sawmill, and raising a family have provided inspiration for much of his writing. Today, Bennett lives in northwest Ohio with his wife, Cathie, continuing to find joy in family, faith, and sharing encouragement through poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Bend Printing & Publishing, publisher of the West Bend News, continues to expand its book publishing services, helping local and regional authors transform their manuscripts into professionally designed, printed, and published books.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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