CVCC English chair publishes first collection of columns

Arlene Neal, the current chair of the English Department at Catawba Valley Community College, has published her first collection of columns entitled “What Came To Me.” 

11/29/2020

The book contains 45 of Neals’ columns, spanning from the early 2000s to the present. It collection contains selections of the wit and wisdom expected of her heartfelt writing and reflective examinations of life.

“This book has been a long time coming,” Neal said. “After writing a weekly column for the News-Topic in Lenoir for over 14 years, I have hundreds of columns. This collection represents a sampling of various themes often found in my writings. I enjoy connecting with readers and continue to be amazed at how much we human beings all have in common.”

Labeled “Renaissance Woman” by her former students, Neal has degrees in science and English Education and has taught for 35 years.

Outside of work, Neal enjoys her family, birdwatching, writing poetry and hiking. She lives in the Dudley Shoals community with fisherman-husband Terry, who shares her faith journey.

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