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Source: The Jessamine Journal

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — Jessamine County resident Anita Placido has released her third book, “Voices of Valor,” a collection of personal stories from 27 U.S. military veterans. Placido describes the book as an effort to preserve the experiences of those who served their country, offering readers a firsthand look at military life and the sacrifices made by service members and their families. Placido, a retired bank employee and former paralegal, published her first book, “Dreams of Sanity: A Journey Through Depression and Beyond,” in 2019. It chronicles her struggle with clinical depression and her journey toward healing. She rereleased the book in May 2025, followed by her second book, “Whispers from God,” in August 2025. The latter is a collection of about 30 short Christian devotionals, each featuring a Bible verse, personal reflection, practical application and prayer. Her newest book, released in October, takes a different direction.

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