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Former Little Rascal, Ernie Weckbaugh, Devotes His Life To Writing and Promoting “The Spirit of David”

Former child actor turns his creative talents to promoting uplifting short stories to benefit the underpriviledged

Ernie Weckbaugh, formerly the Little Rascal known as Stinkey in the Hal Roach Our Gang movie series, is committing his time and energy to helping the disabled and disadvantaged by offering hope in the recent book, The Spirit of David. The book is a compilation of twenty-eight unforgettable stories about unlikely heroes who lift themselves through spirit and determination.

“This book is written for an underserved market—people with disadvantages seeking inspiration,” said Weckbaugh. “I was impressed by the perseverance shown in the stories in the book and resolved to inspire readers through the stories.”

The Spirit of David is authored and compiled by Weckbaugh. He undertook the project to honor his departed friend David Schumacher—a businessman, author, appraiser and real estate guru who was nearly blind from birth and totally blind by middle age. Weckbaugh noticed how Schumacher achieved extraordinary results in his life despite his disability. He figured Schumacher’s story, and others like his, could inspire others with disabilities. Proceeds from the book will go to various charities.

The Spirit of David is available on Amazon or in bookstores.
 
About Ernie Weckbaugh
Ernie Weckbaugh is a vereran journalist, columnist, author and former child actor. Weckbaugh is a member of the original cast of the Our Gang Comedies (Little Rascals) in the 1930s. Currently Weckbaugh is owner and president of Casa Graphics, Inc. and Bestseller Books Publishing. He and his wife Patty (who contributed to The Spirit of David, too) have produced several hundred books for self-publishers. Weckbaugh is a former L.A. Daily news columnist. He has lectured on small business success, marketing and promotion at UCLA, USC and Woodbury College. Weckbaugh is the current president of the Book Publicists of Southern California.

About Schumacher Enterprises/Best Seller Books
Schumacher Enterprises/Best Seller Books is a joint venture between David Schumacher’s widow, Margaret, Best Seller Books and the Book Publicists of Southern California. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to various charities.