Lovingly and Orderly

Lovingly and Orderly – A Son’s Lament

“Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals”

– George Washington

“Not just a holiday, but a way of life for those who connect with their ancestors in the struggle.”

At the heart of Lovingly and Orderly is a deeply personal story—one shaped by love, loss, and an unwavering pursuit of truth.

Testament of Faith

“Lovingly And Orderly A Son’s Lament Is A Story That Inspires And Connects With Readers, Revealing The Strength Of The Human Spirit In Overcoming Adversity.

This passionate story delves into the complexities of our civilization to educate and resonate with readers on a global scale. The objective of this story is to bring an authentic portrayal of life—an exploration of love, loss, family dynamics, and the pursuit of justice in a so-called color-blind society.”

DIVINE CALLING

Life has surprises for everyone. One might cause someone’s happiness while some are presented with challenges that will truly test the limits of their faith. The truth of the matter is how one will push through the challenges that God has given them? How can one begin life when there is so much evil? This is the circumstance that God brought Theodore and in his book he tells the world to see the beauty in God’s challenges to us and how one can overcome such circumstances and endure through faithfulness.

Emotionally Powerful Content

The content of this book connects with readers on a much deeper level, exploring themes of love, loss, family conflict, and resilience in a meaningful way like no other story.

A Voice for the Unheard

The author’s objective is to highlight a story that often goes unnoticed, giving a resounding voice to those who have faced injustice, struggle, and emotional hardship to speak out and expose the truth.

Real-Life
Inspiration

Lovingly and Orderly is not just an ordinary book—it’s a journey that inspires readers to remain vigilant in seeking truth and accountability when the odds are stacked against them.

Reader-Focused Experience

Through the vision of the storyline, the author presents a historical account that readers can relate to from a global perspective.

Author’s Message

Lovingly and Orderly was created to share a powerful message based on a real-life journey and an unrelenting demonstration of courage and bravery in facing remnant behaviors of subtle discrimination and segregation in our society.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Theodore “Ted” Shorter, Jr. is a distinguished U.S. Army veteran and author. He is a recipient of the 2025 International Book of the Year Award in the category of memoir and personal reflections. After completing his honorable enlistment as an infantry soldier in the US Army in 1988, he attended the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Criminal Justice. Upon receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in May of 1992, Shorter became a Physical Security Specialist for the Department of Homeland Security. His responsibilities as a security specialist were to protect government owned and leased buildings ensuring that tenant agencies operations were not compromised and people were safe from threats of terrorism in the Great Lakes Region.

Testimonials

Adeeply emotional and powerful story

This book truly touched my heart. The raw emotions and real-life struggles make it incredibly relatable and unforgettable.

“This book really touched my heart! The author demonstrated love and devotion to his mother above and beyond the call of duty to her legacy.”

“Lovingly and Orderly has opened my eyes to reality and demonstrated the resilience of faith from a son who never gave up seeking truth.”

“This book reveals that law alone won’t make men see right when it applies to race, creed, or color.”

“The passion of the author in the development of the storyline is unparalleled by infiltrating the institutions that lack honor and dignity for the sake of the almighty dollar.”

“Investigative reporting through the narration of the story reveals the lack of accountability by our public officials behind closed doors.”

“A realistic story that captures the raw emotions of family betrayal without remorse for the evil behavior committed by his siblings.”

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AMOTHER'S PLEA TO GOD AND TO HER CHILDREN

The title of the book Lovingly and Orderly was created by prayer that the mother wrote. Pauline K. Shorter was the matriarch of her family. She raised three girls and two boys on the Near West Side of Chicago next to the Illinois Medical Center District. This was a place regulated for all “colored” folks to live during the time of the Great Migration in Chicago. Raising them to be God-fearing children and to abstain from evil was not easy as she was only parent guiding her brood. When she needed help she called Theodore (Ted) who was always there in her time of need.

As the children grew older, they all went their own way ignoring their mother. It took her hospitalization, being kept alive on a ventilator to bring her children back to her. Jealousy reigned in the hearts of the four siblings. An older sister took charge even before their mother’s death; she managed through malicious betrayal to leave Ted out of everything. It took an unnecessary ptotracted probate court battle for what his siblings had done.

This book is definitely a true-life, unique and suspenseful account by a devoted son. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent. The storyline is based on an investigation inside one of the largest court systems in the United States of America. Another aspect of his book that makes it one of a kind is because it is TIMELESS.

What happened in this book connects us with other families around the world. It is a clear understanding of how vulnerable families are to our society that cannot administer love or order at a critical time at time when it is needed the most.

The author reflected on a quote to his beloved mother that she always used to say, “Charity begins at home and spreads abroad.”

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