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Todd and Mandy Davenport’s New Book ‘Beauty From Ashes: Marriage, Infidelity, Restoration’ Explores the Author’s Journey to Heal Their Marriage Following Infidelity

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Todd and Mandy Davenport’s New Book ‘Beauty From Ashes: Marriage, Infidelity, Restoration’ Explores the Author’s Journey to Heal Their Marriage Following Infidelity

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Dec 5, 2022

Fulton Books authors Todd and Mandy Davenport, who have been married since 2005 and are the proud parents of two wonderful children, have completed their most recent book “Beauty from Ashes: Marriage, Infidelity, Restoration”: an inspiring account of how the authors managed to salvage and strengthen their marriage after almost losing it entirely.

“Sometimes life throws us an unimaginable circumstance that seems insurmountable,” write Todd and Mandy. “How we handle these monumental occurrences will not only shape the future of our lives but those around us whom we care the most about. When infidelity entered our marriage not once but twice, we found ourselves facing many decisions that no one can ever be prepared to make. We were standing at the base of a massive mountain that we either had to climb, knowing that we could fail, or just quit and turn away from the precipice. Do we stay together? If we do, how do we start? Where do we start? Do we separate or divorce? How does that life look? Will the kids be okay? What about finances? All these questions had to be answered all while dealing with feelings of isolation, pain, confusion and depression.

“While the task of transforming as people and spouses under these circumstances is daunting and terrifying, evolution, growth and success are not only possible but likely if you are willing to lay down everything and put in the selfless work that is required. In ‘Beauty from Ashes,’ we walk through our highs and lows as well as the steps we took to heal our marriage and family. If we can be successful, so can you. Our prayer in writing this book is for people to see that recovery is possible and to spark some hope in the lives of those who are preparing to make the journey to healing.”

Published by Fulton Books, Todd and Mandy Davenport’s book is an enlightening read that explores one’s options in a marriage when faced with infidelity, outside of separation and divorce. Despite the initial hurt that it may cause, Todd and Mandy use their story to reveal that infidelity can lead to a stronger marriage through communication, hard work, and recentering one’s marital union to focus on God.

Readers who wish to experience this eye-opening work can purchase “Beauty from Ashes: Marriage, Infidelity, Restoration” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

Please direct all media inquiries to Author Support via email at support@fultonbooks.com or via telephone at 877-210-0816.

Source: Fulton Books

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Revisiting Octavia Butler’s “Wild Seed,” the 1980 novel that opens her Patternist series

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Revisiting Octavia Butler’s “Wild Seed,” the 1980 novel that opens her Patternist series

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Octavia E. Butler’s "Wild Seed," released in 1980, remains one of the author’s most widely read novels decades after its release. It opens Butler’s five-book Patternist cycle, a five-book speculative fiction cycle, and continues to draw new readers and critical attention.

Butler, who died in 2006, is widely regarded as one of the first Black women to gain major recognition in American science fiction, a genre that offered her few peers when she began publishing in the 1970s. Her work is frequently cited within Afrofuturism, the broader cultural movement that uses speculative fiction, technology, and alternate histories to explore the experiences of the African diaspora and to imagine Black futures beyond the constraints of the present.

"Wild Seed" is addresses themes of gender, healing roles, and the experiences of Black women, reflecting the novel’s focus on characters navigating power, transformation, and survival across generations. Readers and reviewers have consistently described it as a character-driven work rather than a plot-heavy one, with its two central figures carrying the novel through sustained psychological and emotional depth. The book is the first in the five-volume Patternist series and has drawn an active readership on platforms like Goodreads, where it holds a strong average rating from tens of thousands of readers.

The novel has also found renewed life in reading groups and community discussions in recent years, often paired with other Afrofuturist or speculative work, a sign of Butler’s lasting pull on readers well outside the genre’s traditional audience.

Studio CarryOnHarry sees "Wild Seed" as a useful entry point for readers curious about Butler’s influence on contemporary speculative fiction, and worth a look for anyone building out an Afrofuturism reading list.

About the Author: An American science fiction writer, one of the best-known among the few African-American women in the field.

[Comment by Tricia Sullivan, on The Guardian][1]:
Octavia E Butler (1947–2006)

> I was teaching in New York when I came across Octavia E Butler’s Kindred in a secondary-school catalogue of novels recommended to support diversity. It caught my attention because Butler was described as a science-fiction writer. I thought I was familiar with science fiction, but I’d never heard of her – nor have a great many other readers, I suspect. For many years, Butler was the sole African-Ameri

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How The Odyssey Pushed Nolan Into Cinema’s Billion-Dollar Elite

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How The Odyssey Pushed Nolan Into Cinema’s Billion-Dollar Elite

How The Odyssey Pushed Nolan Into Cinema’s Billion-Dollar Elite

Studio CarryOnHarry Entertainment Desk | 13 October 2026

The Odyssey Rewrites Box Office History

Christopher Nolan has officially cemented his place among the most commercially powerful filmmakers in cinema history. His latest epic, The Odyssey, has stormed past $1.78 billion at the worldwide box office, making it not only the biggest film of his career but also the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever released globally.

The achievement has propelled Nolan past the $8 billion milestone in cumulative career earnings at the worldwide box office — a staggering figure that places him third on the all-time list of highest-grossing directors, displacing the Russo Brothers from that coveted position.

What Makes The Odyssey a Record-Breaker?

Adapted from Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, The Odyssey marks Nolan’s first venture into mythological storytelling — and the gamble has paid off spectacularly. The film boasts one of Hollywood’s most impressive ensemble casts, led by Matt Damon, with Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Samantha Morton, and Charlize Theron rounding out the lineup.

Box Office Breakdown

  • Opening Weekend (North America): $123.5 million
  • North American Total: $623.1 million
  • International Gross: $1.157 billion
  • Worldwide Total (to date): $1.78 billion
  • Projected Final Worldwide: ~$1.9 billion

Nolan Pushes Russo Brothers Out of the Top 3

Prior to The Odyssey‘s release, Nolan’s global career total sat just below the $8 billion threshold. The film’s extraordinary run has now vaulted him ahead of the Russo Brothers — best known for the Marvel juggernaut films Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame — in the all-time director rankings.

For context, Nolan’s previous biggest hit was The Dark Knight Rises, which earned over $1 billion globally. The Odyssey has shattered that benchmark decisively, reportedly tracking toward a $1.9 billion final tally.

Why This Matters for Global Cinema Fans

This milestone is a defining moment for original, auteur-driven blockbuster filmmaking. For fans tracking Bollywood’s top stories and global cinema alike, Nolan’s ascent signals that bold, large-scale storytelling continues to draw audiences worldwide.

For deeper context on how Hollywood’s biggest milestones intersect with the global film landscape, entertainment industry coverage continues to track every record-breaking development in real time.

With The Odyssey still in theatres and its final numbers yet to be tallied, Nolan’s position in cinema history looks more secure than ever.

– Entertainment Desk, Studio Carry On Harry

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