Have you read any of the many books by Rev. Walter Matthew Albritton, Jr. or wife Dean Albritton? You can find their works on Amazon.com. Following are the latest books written by Walter and Dean (all published this year!) along with each book’s description on the Amazon site. You can “look inside” to get a little sample of each book. Be sure to check out these spiritually uplifting and empowering works!

As many of you know, Walter’s weekly column “Altar Call” has appeared for years in the Opelika-Auburn News. You can read these columns, Walter’s other sermons and essays and keep up with his and Dean’s activities at their website at www.walteralbritton.org.

Walter Matthew Albritton, Jr. is the son of Walter Matthew, Sr. and Caroline Johnson Albritton (Uncle Walter and Aunt Caroline).


Books by Dean Albritton

The Yellow Butterfly: And Other Nuggets of Faith In Prose and Poetry by Dean Albritton (July 2, 2010)
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This is a collection of poems, and some prose, in which Dean expresses the discoveries of her inspiring journey of faith. She shares the throbbing pain of suffering and her delight when God turned her sorrow into joy.

Dean also wrote Misplaced Heart published in1985.

About Dean.. (“About the author” as posted on Amazon):

Dean Albritton lives near Wetumpka, Alabama with her husband Walter, a United Methodist minister. A gifted teacher and inspirational speaker, Dean is the mother of five sons, 12 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. This is her second book. Dean's first book, Misplaced Heart, was the story of her struggle to find faith in God. In this new book she shares the mature faith of your inspiring journey with Christ.

Books by Rev. Walter Albritton, Jr.

Leaning Over the Banisters of Heaven: Balcony People Make the Difference by Walter M. Albritton (Oct 7, 2010)
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Leaning Over the Banisters of Heaven is a collection of Walter's inspiring stories and essays. Walter is a good storyteller. His stories will make you laugh, cry, think, and sometimes pray. He knows the pain of having basement people on his back. And he knows that life is impossible unless you can hear your balcony people leaning over the banisters of heaven cheering you on to reach your goals. In these stories you will find inspiration, laughter, hope and encouragement. You can easily relate to Walter's stories because most of them come out of his struggles with the common issues of life. Walter hopes that you will find a story that moves you to give thanks for your balcony people and inspire you to live in the balcony of your loved ones and friends.

Don't Let Go of the Rope!: We Need Each Other by Walter M. Albritton (Aug 18, 2010)
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Don't Let Go of the Rope! is a collection of Walter's inspiring stories and essays. Walter is a good storyteller. His stories will make you laugh and cry -- and sometimes pray. He knows the pain of failure and the joy of being rescued by caring friends. In these stories you will find inspiration, laughter, hope and encouragement. You can easily relate to Walter's stories because most of them come out of his struggles with the common issues of life. Walter hopes that you will find a story that moves you to give thanks for the people who held the rope for you when you were a "basket case," and inspire you to hold the rope for a hurting friend.

Just Get Over It And Move On!: The Best Way to Handle Disappointment by Walter M. Albritton (Aug 17, 2010)
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This is a collection of Walter's inspiring stories or essays. Walter is a good storyteller. His stories will make you laugh and cry. He knows the pain of disappointment and the way to get over it and move on. His stories may inspire you to forgive yourself, pick up the pieces and try again.

Life is Short: So Laugh Often, Live Fully, and Love Deeply by Walter M. Albritton (Jul 2, 2010)
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Life is Short is a collection of heartwarming stories or essays written by Walter Albritton. Walter is known as a good storyteller. His stories make people laugh and sometimes cry. He speaks and writes to offer people hope and encouragement. Ordinary people can relate to his stories because most of them come out of his experiences as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and preacher. Walter loves a story that can inspire hurting people to pick up the pieces and try again. This book is a collection of some of Walter's best writing, offered with the hope that the reader will be inspired to laugh often, live fully, and love deeply since Life is Short.

Walter has had so many books available on Amazon (we counted 14 to date!) that he has his own “Author’s Page!” Here’s the bio displayed there:

Walter is a good storyteller. His stories will make you laugh and cry. He knows the pain of failure and the joy of being rescued by caring friends. In his stories you will find inspiration, laughter, hope and encouragement. You can easily relate to Walter's stories because most of them come out of his struggles with the common issues of life. Walter hopes that you will find a story that moves you to give thanks for the people who held the rope for you when you were a "basket case," and inspire you to hold the rope for a hurting friend.

A United Methiodist minister, Walter retired at the mandatory age of 70, had both knees replaced, and went back to work on the staff of Saint James United Methodist Church in Montgomery. "I have the best job a retired preacher ever had because Saint James is one of the finest churches in America. I get to love and encourage the old folks to keep smiling despite the ailments of old age. I know how old folks feel because I am one."

Walter is still preaching but expects he will have to retire again by age 90. He says the government paid his daddy not to plant cotton so he hopes the church will pay him to quit preaching before long. His beloved wife Dean, to whom he has been married 58 years, says she will know when it is time for Walter to hang up his spurs. "The first time he forgets the second point of his sermon, I will walk up to the pulpit, take Walter by the hand and lead him into the sunset."

Walter met Dean in the first grade. After a 14-year engagement they married when they were 20. They have five children: David (deceased), Matthew, Mark, Timothy, and Steve. Their sons and their wives have blessed them with 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Walter and Dean reside at "The Cabin," near Wetumpka, Alabama.

Walter is a graduate of Auburn University (B.S.degree) and Emory University's Candler School of Theology (M.Div.degree).

Walter's wife Dean is the author of two books: The Yellow Butterfly (2010) and Misplaced Heart (1990).