John Green Novels That Have Been Adapted for Film

The recipient of a juris doctor from the University of Alabama, Edgar "Ed" Gentle leverages over 35 years of experience as an attorney in his role as partner with Gentle Turner Sexton and Harbison. When he isn't administering settlements within the courts, Ed Gentle enjoys reading John Green novels.

A New York Times bestselling author of uplifting, heartwarming, and inspiring stories, Green has written five novels with his sixth scheduled to be released in October 2017. Two of those novels have been adapted for film, while others remain in development. The first novel of Green's that was adapted for the big screen was The Fault in Our Stars, a 2014 film starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort as a pair of teenage cancer patients who seek out a reclusive author they admire in Amsterdam. In 2015, Green's novel Paper Towns was made into a film.

Green's first novel, Looking for Alaska, was published 10 years prior to the film release of Paper Towns and its film rights were subsequently purchased by Paramount. Yet, the project has been unable to move forward without a director and Paramount is unwilling to sell the rights back to Green. The film rights to his second novel, An Abundance of Katherines, were purchased in 2007 by East of Doheny Productions. The film rights to his other novel, Will Grayson, have not been acquired, but Green recently signed a first-look deal with Fox 2000.

Why Is Bass Fishing Popular?

An attorney with Gentle Turner Sexton & Harbison, LLC, in Birmingham, Alabama, Edgar “Ed” Gentle has practiced law for decades. In his free time, Ed Gentle is an avid bass fisherman who enjoys participating in tournaments each year. 

A hobby for millions, bass fishing requires proper technique and form to truly maximize success and enjoyment. The sport’s popularity has even led to an increase in organized competitions over the years.

An abundant fish in North America, bass can grow to up to 20 pounds. While many might consider fishing a somewhat relaxing pastime, with most of it simply waiting and wondering, bass are aggressive fish by nature. Anglers throw a lure into the water and move it around as much as possible to gain bass’ attention. Once the bass takes the bait, the angler has to put in real effort to retrieve it. For many, the enjoyment of bass fishing lies in the challenge and enjoyment of competing with friends.

Lakes and ponds are great places to search for bass. Because a boat isn't always necessary, bass fishing is highly accessible for many types of people. Lures and bait are also affordable, with some companies even shipping monthly subscription boxes of these items directly to homes. Spring is the best time to fish for bass, as the fish are easily found in shallow waters, guarding their eggs.

Auburn Football Receives $25,000 for Charities

Edgar (Ed) Gentle began serving as the director and chairman of the board at Custom Cable Services, Inc., in 1998. Graduating as an attorney from the University of Alabama School of Law, he is also an accomplished writer, having written a collection of poems and short stories in his book titled Pond Mountain Tales. A father of three, Ed Gentle makes it a point to take time out of his busy schedule to spend time with his family and attend Auburn Tigers football games.

Former Auburn football kicker Al Del Greco and the school’s current head coach, Gus Malzahn, donated their time to play in the Chic-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge celebrity golf tournament. On May 2, 2017, Del Greco and Malzahn teamed up to earn $25,000 for the charitable organization A Level Up, Inc., and toward the school’s endowed scholarship program.

Featuring current collegiate head coaches partnering with celebrity alumni or former athletes from the school, the Chic-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge began in 2007 and is one of the nation’s most highly anticipated charity golf events. This year’s Chic-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge donated $630,000 to 15 colleges or universities and $170,000 to other charitable groups.

Since its inception, the Chic-fil-A Peach Bowl has been known as the most charitable collegiate football bowl game, as it has donated $6.8 million toward scholarships and other deserving causes.

LSU Football Players Honored for Achievements on and off the Field

Appointed as a special master and settlement administrator, Edgar Gentle serves as managing partner of Gentle, Turner, Sexton & Harbison, PLLC, in Hoover, Alabama. When he is not in the office, Edgar Gentle is an avid college football fan who follows the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers.

Every month, Cox Communications Academic Center for Student Athletes recognizes six student-athletes for their contributions made within the community and efforts toward the classroom. 

In March 2017, two of the six winners were from the LSU Tigers’ football program. Majoring in sports administration, both freshmen JaCoby Stevens and Cameron Lewis were honored for their ability, dedication, and academic improvement. 

Stevens was recruited as the nation’s top safety out of the 2017 class and the second overall top prospect out of Tennessee. Standing 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing in at 214 pounds, the five-star player was an Under Armour high school all-American participant.

A double-threat in high school playing both defensive back and quarterback, Lewis was a four-star prospect, ranked as the 17th-best player out of Louisiana in 2016. The 6-foot-2-inch, 196-pound redshirt freshman was voted twice to the 4A All-District team while at Wossman High School.

Harper Lee - Alabama Native and Novelist

Attorney Edgar Gentle serves as a partner with his firm, Gentle Turner Sexton & Harbison, LLC, in Birmingham, Alabama. In this position, he works with courts regarding matters such as settlement administration. Furthermore, he serves the Alabama Democratic Party as treasurer. An avid reader, Edgar Gentle recently enjoyed the novel Go Set a Watchman, the newest release from acclaimed writer Harper Lee. 

Born in Monroeville, Alabama, in 1926, Lee rose to literary prominence primarily on the reputation of what was for years her only published book, the perennial classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird was quickly heralded as a finely tuned piece of literary fiction adroitly dealing with issues of class, race, and growing up in the American South. It would remain the only book Harper Lee published until 2015, when HarperCollins released Go Set a Watchman, written as a sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird. The recipient of the Pulitzer Prize as well as several other distinctions, Harper Lee passed away at the age of 89 in 2016.

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The Academy of Court Appointed Masters Handbook

A practicing attorney, Ed Gentle spends the majority of his professional time as a special master and claims administrator. A special master is a legal expert appointed by a court to follow through on a specific action. Ed Gentle serves as a special master in mass tort litigation and, as such, belongs to the professional organization the Academy of Court Appointed Masters (ACAM).

Founded in 2004, ACAM exists to provide judges, lawyers, and other concerned parties with information about the role of special masters while promoting the effective use of special masters in both state and federal courts. One way it does this through the publication of a benchbook, or handbook, meant to serve as a resource for judges and lawyers regarding the appointment of special masters.

The handbook is free and can be downloaded from the ACAM website. The ACAM recommends printing it out, three-hole punching it, and putting it into a binder. Divided into six sections, the book explains the role of special masters in helping resolve disputes legally and ethically in a speedy and inexpensive manner.