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The result was keep‎. ✗plicit 03:38, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Heather Gemmen Wilson

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Can't find sources. Startling Beauty doesn't seem to be notable either. Sungodtemple (talk • contribs) 17:08, 17 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Women, Literature, and Canada. Sungodtemple (talk • contribs) 17:08, 17 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Authors-related deletion discussions. Hey man im josh (talk) 17:31, 17 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. I found a few sources, but not enough reviews and reliable independent coverage to prove notability.--SouthernNights (talk) 16:13, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources. The subject passes Wikipedia:Notability (people)#Basic criteria, which says:
People are presumed notable if they have received significant coverage in multiple published secondary sources that are reliable, intellectually independent of each other, and independent of the subject.
- If the depth of coverage in any given source is not substantial, then multiple independent sources may be combined to demonstrate notability; trivial coverage of a subject by secondary sources is not usually sufficient to establish notability.
Sources
1. Timmerman, John (2013). A Biblical Understanding of Pain: Its Reasons and Realities. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock. ISBN 978-1-61097-109-6. Retrieved 2023-05-21 – via Google Books.
  The book notes: "When I knew her as a student in college, I had no doubt that Heather Gemmen would become a writer. Even then she had what I call "the writer's eye,” that peculiar ability to match the prose with craft and care to the subject discussed. Nor was I surprised that Heather went on to become a very successful author and editor of children's books. Yet, nothing prepared me for her book Startling Beauty: My Journey from Rape to Restoration. Nothing prepared Heather for it either. Out of one of the worst violations of personal shalom, Heather crafted a poignant testimony that is both graceful and gracefull."
2. Agar, John (2004-03-13). "An ugly crime, a beautiful life - An "amazing, strong" rape victim writes the story of the daughter she chose to bear. The attacker has remained at large for nearly a decade". The Grand Rapids Press. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: "Today, the former Grand Rapids woman will sign her book, "Startling Beauty, My Journey from Rape to Restoration," at Family Christian Stores in Grandville. ... Gemmen, an editor of children's books, grew up in London, Ont. She moved to Grand Rapids to attend Calvin College, where she met Steve. They made a home here, and enjoyed living in their diverse neighborhood, but left three years ago when she took a new job. Her book was released nationally several weeks ago. Gemmen has tried to avoid publicity in the Grand Rapids area, since the rapist has not been caught."
3. Holland, Jeff (2004-04-21). "Finding beauty after brutality". Elizabeth City Daily Advance. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: "Some people who read Heather Gemmen's book "Startling Beauty: My Journey from Rape to Restoration" tell the author they find it "a powerful book," a statement that catches Gemmen by surprise. ... In penning her story, Gemmen, 33, attempted to be candid about the entire experience following her rape a decade ago and about the road she traveled to recover and find healing for her emotional well-being. Her story has taken her before local, national and international audiences via television talk shows and magazine articles. She recently taped a segment of "The Montel Williams Show" and has also been interviewed by "20/20.""
4. Northey, Hannah (2007-10-09). "After The Nightmare - More Than 400 Hear Speaker Tell Of Rape, Rebirth Of Hope". Daily News-Record. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: "When Heather Gemmen Wilson found out she was pregnant after being raped at knifepoint, she questioned her faith and whether she should have an abortion. In 1995, Wilson said she put her two sons, Chad and Simon, to bed one night, waiting for her husband to return from a church meeting."
5. Epstein, Warren (2002-09-26). "Springs resident to tell her story on talk show". The Gazette. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: "She leaves today for Los Angeles to appear as a guest on "Rob Nelson," a new talk show that airs locally at 2 p.m. weekdays on KXTU/Channel 57 (channel 7 on Adelphia.) "
6. Ellis, Amber (2004-06-12). "Rape Victim Escapes 'Secret Club' - She Goes Public, Now Helps Others Voice Pain, Raises Biracial Daughter Conceived in Attack". Akron Beacon Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: "Not long after Rachael was born, Heather and Steven adopted their older son's best friend, Deshawn, who is black. Having Deshawn in the home and teaching Rachael about her black heritage has helped Rachael take pride in herself, her mother said."
7. Midgley, Carol (2005-02-13). "The joy of Rachael". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: "And, sadly, Steve recently left her -- a cruel hand for fate to play that after all they have been through together over the past decade. She is still in shock, hopes the split is only temporary, and wonders if part of the reason is that Steve found it hard to deal with the public exposure that came with the new book. The book is dedicated to him."
8. Wilberding, Beth (2010-10-08). "Banquet organizers 'excited' about turnout, involvement". Messenger-Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: "Though Wilson and her then-husband initially asked a married couple they were friends with to adopt the child, the couple ultimately decided to keep her child, a daughter."
9. Asay, Paul (2004-03-20). "Spiritual Messengers - Christian writers pursue craft to satisfy their souls, not their wallets". The Gazette. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  The article notes: ""I think there is a lot of energy in writing here," said Heather Gemmen, editor for Cook Communications Ministries and author of 50 books. "My critique group here, we're all published writers. I know there's a lot of groups like that here.""
There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow Heather Gemmen Wilson to pass Wikipedia:Notability#General notability guideline, which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject".
Cunard (talk) 12:19, 21 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: For evaluation of the sources provided above.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, ✗plicit 02:06, 25 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Keep It only took a simple search on Google and I found a bunch of stuff about this person. Is the article good? No. Should it be deleted? No. Is the subject notable? Yes. Dr vulpes ^{(💬 • 📝)} 07:57, 25 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Keep per the reliable sources that have been found. Archrogue (talk) 17:01, 26 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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