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Welcome to William G. Bentrim's Bearly Tolerable Publications

What motivates my writing:

My life has been spent hoping to leave a positive impact on my world. My goal for my children’s books is to demystify the complexities of life for kids. My novels are my desire to show complex protagonists who demonstrate innate goodness. 

Alcholism is insidious. 

I lost a friend, the son of very good friends to alcoholism. The death of a loved one damages us all but unnecessary death is more damaging to those left behind. This is a sickness that runs rampant in our society. Please remember that it is a sickness. It can't be cured but it can be successfully contained and allow people to have normal lives.

This book explains it is a sickness in a way that is palatable to children.   

Alcohol addiction is an insidious disease.

This book has a personal connection. The son of a close friend died from alcoholism. Chris was outgoing and had a huge personality. If you met Chris, you couldn’t help but love him. He was that kind of guy. Chris left behind two children who loved their dad. This book will try and help other children who are impacted by this dreadful disease.

Alcohol addiction is an insidious disease. It is a disease that fractures families and harms everyone in the family. It is important for the family and especially the children to know that it is a disease. The family can not cure the alcoholic. The family’s love and support can help an alcoholic recognize they need help. There is no cure for alcoholism but understanding it is a disease may help children cope with the family disruptions the disease causes.  


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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month
Kindle Version of Joey's Psoriasis is 
FREE  August 11-15, 2023

Kids can be cruel, sometimes intentionally but most often unintentionally. This book provides a simplistic explanation of psoriasis. When children understand that psoriasis is not contagious and have even a rudimentary understanding of the disease they are far less likely to tease children with psoriasis. Greater acceptance by their peers can hopefully alleviate the onset of depression.


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An Interview with Joey’s Psoriasis Author

William Bentrim Children’s Book Joey’s Psoriasis offers a simplistic yet rounded explanation of Psoriasis and its effect on children. Educating others on Psoriasis not being contagious, the impact of bullying and how parents, teachers and health care professionals can help support children suffering from the condition. We hope you enjoy our interview with Bill! Describe your product or give more information.
 Listen to the interview of William Bentrim
By Anthony Crimmins,
CEO of Abundant Natural Health

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Dizzy's Diary

Exclusive, the secrets of the pixie world are exposed in Dizzy’s Diary. Dizzy, a pixie, tells all about her bestie, Tina the Tooth Fairy. Find out what Tina the Tooth Fairy does with all those teeth. Discover leprechauns have more magic than just a pot of gold. Discover the secrets of Magic Pixie Dust! All these secrets will be revealed in Dizzy’s Diary. Perfect for the pixie in your life, focused on Grades 1-4. Available now on Amazon on Kindle, Paperback and Hardback. 

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If the nightly news doesn't make you cry, it should. 

A Plea for Sanity

Who Am I and Why Do You Hate Me? ©
I’m fourteen years old, and I’m not sure who I am but I’ve felt your hate.
I love cars and motors and my favorite color is pink.
Is that why you hate me?
My hair is long and has streaks of red, gold, and green in it.
Is that why you hate me?
My Dad is Jewish.
Is that why you hate me?
My Mom is Christian.
Is that why you hate me?
I like boys but have never kissed one.
Is that why you hate me?
I like girls but I have never kissed one.
Is that why you hate me?
I’m not sure about gender orientation.
Is that why you hate me?
My brother came back from overseas with a Muslim bride.
Is that why you hate me?
I love my cousin and he loves me and he loves guns.
Is that why you hate me?
My Dad’s brother and his wife voted for Biden.
Is that why you hate me?
My Mother’s sister and her husband voted for Trump.
Is that why you hate me?
Puppies and kittens make me tear up.
Is that why you hate me?
I enjoy karate and throwing people to the mat.
Is that why you hate me?
I’ve gone target shooting with my cousin.
Is that why you hate me? I won’t ever hunt; I won’t shoot at animals.
Is that why you hate me?
I love to read. Is that why you hate me?
I go to a school that has banned books.
Is that why you hate me?
I’ve read many of the books that my school has banned.
Is that why you hate me?
I want to learn history, the good parts and the bad.
Is that why you hate me?
I’m not sure what WOKE means.
Is that why you hate me?
I’m not sure what Critical Race Theory is.
Is that why you hate me?
I don’t understand why BLM scares people.
Is that why you hate me?
My second cousin is a cop and I love him.
Is that why you hate me?
I’m Caucasian.
Is that why you hate me?
My brother-in-law is Black.
Is that why you hate me?
I’m sure you have found a reason to hate me.
I don’t hate you.
I don’t know you.
I don’t understand why you hate me.
I do understand that hate is contagious.
Hate likes to surround itself with more hate.
Hate is a dark path that spirals to nowhere good.
I don’t hate you; I don’t know you.
I don’t know me and I sure don’t hate me.
I confuse myself.
I perplex me.
I sometimes despair over myself.
I don’t know who I am,
YET
I will,
I will find myself and I will do it without labels.
I will do it without hate.
I will not hate you because I love me.
I can’t be me, filled with hate.
I can only become me by my soul being filled with love.
I don’t hate you.
I cry for you, your hate will destroy you.
I believe.
I believe that many people don’t know who they are.
I believe that it is sometimes hard to love yourself.
I believe that to find out who you are you must give up hate.
Giving up hate will free you to find yourself.
Don’t ban books.
Don’t ban flags.
Don’t bully.
Don’t shoot.
Don’t despair.
Don’t let your fear of someone different than you fill you with hate.
Letting your fears rule your life is bleak indeed.
I don’t know who I am.
YET
But I will.
I will do it without hate.

William G. Bentrim, I’m not fourteen, I’m old. I lament over the overt hate that has been focused on our kids. This free-form poem’s goal is to initiate some thought as to the damage hate is doing to this generation of children.


Reading is Everything
A Podcast With Amanda Soler

"What do you get when you cross a love of yum yum doughnuts with a dedication to making a difference in the world and a talent for writing? Toss in business acumen and a background in education and you have….William G. Bentrim! Bill hopped on the SolFul Connections podcast to share what a three-legged alligator, a red-headed Labrador, and a dragon-slaying little girl have in common. Spoiler alert: It might have something to do with finding strength and power in our differences. Whether you are looking for inspiration or want tips on writing your own book, I think you’ll find Bill’s story worthwhile. I’m going to share information on his books in the comments. With well over 40 books under his belt, he is a powerhouse!"
Amanda Sullivan Soler

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Bearly Tolerable Publications


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, PA, US

About The Author

My goal in writing is to demystify the complexities of life to children in both picture books and chapter books. In pictures and words, I endeavor to bring a greater understanding of issues. My novels explore mystery, science fiction and fantasy. My careers, education, background and advanced age have provided me a wealth of experience. I hope you will read and enjoy my books.