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Article: A SHOW OF SUPPORT HUNDREDS GATHER FOR JIM BAKKER BOOK SIGNING AT LEMSTONE BOOKS IN HOBART

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November 14, 1996
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Grace Limbaugh was one of thousands of investors who lost money through former PTL president Jim Bakker's fraudulent scheme.

But Limbaugh was one of hundreds of people who waited Wednesday at Lemstone Books at the Southlake Mall to get Bakker's autograph on his new book, "I Was Wrong."

"I got his book a week ago," the Hammond resident said. "Everyone should read that book. It will change your life."

Bakker signed 450 copies of his book - including 300 sold at the store for $19.99, according to store manager Mark Nickolaou. It took Bakker four hours - two more than planned - to sign all the books.

Limbaugh, ...

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