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For «Love Life of Saints»
"...The book by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis 'Love Life of Saints' is a scientific and methodical work shaped with a very elegant manner, that maintains the reader's interest undiminished from the beginning in anticipation of the end..."
KIRIAKATIKI ELEFTHEROTYPIA |
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For «Heresies & Dogmas»
"...a very significant book and truly a life's work is 'Heresies and Dogmas' by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis..."
ELEFTHEROS |
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«Confessions of a Journalist»
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Reviews of Greek literary books - works, Greek newspaper critics & magazines about Greek journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis' books.
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Reviews of «LOVE LIFE OF SAINTS»
Reviews of «HERESIES & DOGMAS»
Reviews of «CONFESSIONS OF A JOURNALIST»
 How the press received «LOVE LIFE OF SAINTS»
The small extracts from the Greek newspapers are placed in absolute chronological order and refer to the 1st and 2nd edition:
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ELEFTHEROTYPIA (13/6/1986)
"...The archetypal theme of this book draws our attention, with no intent to shock..."
THE PONTIKI (13/6/1986)
"...Prediction: The book (that informs you from its cover) about the sexual life of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Paul, Mohamed, Buddha, Confucius, e.t.c (as it says after the main title!) will spark a lot of interest and debate.
THE AVGY (15/6/1986)
"....From the pages of the book (apart from the seven great catechized leaders) other theological and historical figures are invoked such as : Adam, Eve. Semiramis, Lot, Sampson, Dahlia, Saul, David, Vithsavee, Solomon, Mary Magdalene, Peter, Salome B, Zane, Lao Che, and many more."
THESSALONIKI (16/6/1986):
"... In a tasteful edition the interesting book by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis was circulated, under the title 'Love Life of Saints'."
MACEDONIA (16/6/1986):
" ...The book 'Love Life of Saints' invokes the leaders of the five greatest religions of the world: Judaism (Abraham, Moses), Christianity (Jesus, Paul), Islam (Mohamed), Buddhism (Buddha), Confucianism (Confucius)..."
THE VRADINI (17/6/1986)
"...This book that deals with Abraham, Moses, the son of God Jesus, Paul the Apostle, Mohamed, Buddha, Confucius, e.t.c will be, of course, the source of debate as it is evident that the readers will be provoked and shocked and it will shock..."
APOGEVMATINI (19/6/1986)
"... Original theme and very interesting, it is elaborate with a gracefulness and carries a responsibility. We are introduced to the other, the daily and the more 'humane' if you will side of the Saints and the wise, without cheap talk and provocations..."
HMERISIA (20/6/1986) :
"Through the pages of the book the life and action of these seven great catechized leaders unfold before our eyes..."
EXPRESS (21/6/1986):
"The historical details presented by the writer convey the depth of his scientific work that is developed in a fascinating elegance and the work in its wholeness sheds a dazzling light that focuses on the whole subject that is significant..."
AVRIANI (22/6/1986):
"...With respect to the great catechized leaders and other mythical and historical personalities the nature of their sexual life is described within the framework of the social, politico-economical civilization of their time...."
KERDOS (22/6/1986):
"... 'Love Life of Saints' by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis was circulated by Iδεολογια editions in a tasteful edition. The prologue has been written by a veteran of journalism and a history writer Solon Grigoriades...."
ELLINIKOS VORRAS (27/6/1986):
"...The book describes the life, the action and the sexual activity of the seven great catechized leaders of the world's five greatest religions..."
ACROPOLIS (28/6/1986):
"... We will reiterate: the writer's intention is not to scandalize the reader. His aim is to enlighten the reader on a subject at a time when this information was offered as 'candy' for disorientation from other grave problems. In addition, the reader must be able to discuss freely on the subject and not under the influence of taboo, which brought about the time of Gorgia. It is an achievement in essence and in action which is truly commendable..." (Review: Angelos Phouriotis)
MESIMVRINI (4/7/1986):
"...From the 328 pages of the book 'Love Life of Saints' the lives and actions of the seven great catechized leaders parade with brimful enthusiasm. (Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Paul, Mohamed, Buddha, Confucius, etc...)"
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ELEFTHEROS TIPOS (4/7/1986):
" The writer reports on the sexual life of Abraham, Moses, Mohamed, Buddha, Confucius, etc..."
KIRIAKATIKI ELEFTHEROTYPIA (6/7/1986):
"...The book by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis 'Love Life of Saints' is a scientific and methodical work shaped with a very elegant manner, that maintains the reader's interest undiminished from the beginning in anticipation of the end..."
ETHNOS TIS KIRIAKIS (20/7/1986):
"...Journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis depicts a very original subject with his book 'Saints' Love Affair'. A book that draws attention and interest with no intent to shock..."
MACEDONIA (23/7/1986):
"...The author of this book... depicts a matter of taboo: Religion and sex."
TA NEA (26/7/1986)
"...The original theme of this book draws our attention, without being shocked..."
DIMOCRATIKOS LOGOS (27/7/1986):
"...The book has been based on documents from 65 books ( world histories, philosophical manuals, Sacred Texts, studies, etc..."
THE PROTI (8/8/1986):
"...The book titled 'Love Life of Saints' is emotive, exciting and draws our undiminished attention until the end...'
EXORMISI (10/8/1986):
"... 'Love Life of Saints' is very interesting by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis, that was circulated by 'Ιδεολογια' editions..."
APOGEVMATINI ΤIS KIRIAKIS (24/8/1986):
"... 'Operation' does finally have a history. Note: The evidence that concern women (of Israel, Arabia, India, China, Europe) of the past has been collected from the book 'Love Life of Saints' by journalist D.Xalivelakis..."
THE AVGY (14/9/1986):
"...The interesting book by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis has been circulated in a second edition..."
KIRIAKATIKI ELEFTHEROTYPIA (28/9/1986):
"...The first edition (5000 books) has sold, we will find out in a month..."
RIZOSPASTIS (28/9/1986):
"...With out prejudice, without hesitation and without any mongering and aphorisms Dimitris Xalivelakis engaged himself with a a subject that has not been investigated in our country..."
ETHNOS (7/1/1987):
"...Investigations of love affairs in myths and in history by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis in his book 'Love Life of Saints'"...
ETHNOS (16/1/1987):
"....My collegue has written an exceptionally interesting book titled 'Love Life of Saints' and as Solon Grigotiades say in the prologue opens up windows to research. In 1986, the book was issued two editions (9000 books) and now the third one is being prepared. (Review: Vasilis Raphaelidis)...'
APOGEVMATINI TIS KIRIAKIS (18/1/1987):
"...The manner in which 'Love Life of Saints' is written does not scandalize even the rather more religious reader. If this book then is included in your post- Christmas purchases, you will find out now: 'For about three and a half centuries Christians celebrated the birth of Jesus ( that is Christmas) with the celebration of the christening under the common name of the Epiphany'..." (Review: Spiros Pagiatakis)
TA NEA (27/6/87):
"...The second edition of the 'Love Life of Saints' by Dimitri Xalivelakis has been circulated, that has caused a lot of debate and reactions...'
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Below is a succinct collection of certain extracts from Greek magazines, which are placed in absolute chronological order and refer to the 1st and 2nd edition:
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ICOGENIAKOS THISAVROS (1/7/1987):
"...Sex and Religion is the theme that D. Xalivelakis deals with in his book 'Saints'Love Affairs', which is a documented book nationally original for its structure as it is synthetic, factual, scientific but also graceful. The various dogmas and religious faiths of the Church today and of course the Christian Orthodox Church do not persecute, do not set boundaries, do not intervene inconsiderately or religiously with anything that has to do with sex and marriage."
TAHIDROMOS (3/7/1987):
"... The journalistic 'demon' became active inside him every time he was confronted with the exemplaries, the authentic explanations, the original source of information and in correspondence with the interpretations, the reformations, the explanations of the 'middleman' interpretations of the Divine Word... As Dimitris told me "I would recommend to those who seek scandals and enticing scriptures to look somewhere else. ( Three paged article by Vasilis Kavatha)
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ICONES (9/7/1987):
" ...'Love Life of Saints'. The theme of the book is original and draws the reader's interest, with no scandalizing intentions..."
PLAYBOY (November 1987):
"...With permission from the author we are publishing unaltered seven pages of text from 'Love Life of Saints' concerning the public and sacred prostitution. (five paged article by the chief editor of the magazine Kosti Giourgo)."
DIAVAZO (1/3/1988):
The tireless writer is entirely justified since he manages to produce a clarified portrayal of the Judean background during the time of Tiberius, when from the revolutionary zealot communities advanced the prophetic form of the messiah. A man who indubitably experiences all the pleasures of sexual relationships... The author is worthy of our compliments ( eight paged article signed by Cosmas Megalomatis)...".
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This collection of extracts from the Greek newspapers and Greek magazines are placed in absolute chronological order and refer to the 3rd edition (June 2003).:
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ELEFTHEROTYPIA (12/6/2003):
"...The book is unperturbed and meticulous: The sources are mentioned everywhere... and let's not forget that the Old Testament is laden with daring sexual descriptions..."
THE HORA (13/6/2003):
"...Which are these 'adventures'? The Holy Assembly of the Church has reprimanded this book 'Love Life of Saints' from the 8th of December 1986 - in fact the book has been 'aphorized'- - according to the photocopied document the reader can find on the backsheet..."
POLITIKA THEMATA (weekly magazine (13/6/2003):
"... Dimitris Xalivelakis has used up the greek and foreign bibliography and is scrutinizing the subject without prejudice and hesitation ( whole paged dedication)."
THE VRADINI (21/6/2003
"The Greek Church, has in fact, 'aphorised' this book with a document. Is it possible that a research writer can be sacrilegious...? Perhaps, how provocative is 'Love Life of Saints'...?" ( The dedication is two pages long- interview of the author by journalist Irene Bella)= Note: The same newspaper didi a whole page dedication on 26/7/2003)
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THE KATHIMERINI (14/9/2003):
"...When the book was first published it had irritated a few Bishops and the 'usual disgruntled' from chapel organizations. The author was being attacked. He responded to his critis "read it and the... aphorise me" (Review: K.L)
THE AVGI (23/10/2003):
"The author's adventure already covers the 16th year, the so called charges against him are far from the truth..."
ELEFTHERY ORA (22/11/2003):
"...It is about the 3rd edition of the well known journalist and significant literary man Dimiteris Xalivelakis; that has more evidence as it is improved and more complete in its structure, with a prologue by Solon Grigoriades..." ( Review: Leodios Petmezas)
ENIMEROTIKO DELTIO (magazine of the Panhellenic Union of Homecoming Political Refugees(October- December 2003):
"... there will be no more of these 'adventures' for the author and his work, so that Greek readers can study it unhindered and calmly...)
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This is what was written about the excommunication
of the book 'Love Life of Saints'
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THE PONTIKI (15/5/1987):
"...Jesus Christ! In an other era this meant the arrest for the person responsible for 'anti- national actions'. Now does it mean ...aphorissm?"
THE AVGI (30/5/1987):
"...My Lord! It is unbelievablr that at the end of the 20th century when science conquers the universe, the Church is talking about mediaeval aphorisms of writers who dare to record hidden truths..."
TAHIDROMOS (4/6/1987):
"This happened as well, in Greece, 13 years before the year of Grace of our Lord 2000 a.d... However, 'Saints' Love Affair' has become a best seller...".
AVRIANI (9/6/1987):
"...the fiery content excited the incorrigible religious fanatics and the Holy Assembly...".
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ICOGENIAKOS THISAVROS (16/6/1987):
"...I do not think the Church will actually aphorise collegue Dimitris Xalivelakis for his book 'Love Life of Saints'...".
ETHNOS (6/7/1987):
"...Respectable Holy Fathers, I know how difficult it is for you to act seriously..."(Review: Vasilis Raphaelidis).
THE PROTI (4/7/1987):
"...Unfortunately, the aphorism remains deep rooted in the soul and in the mind of venerable Bishops that today guide our clerical issues." (whole page dedication Anthimou Prevezanou).
EXPRES (31/7/1987):
"...The book occupied the Holy Assembly and they actually examined the eventual aphorism of the author..."
DIAVAZO (1/3/1988):
"...we have to express our disgust about the manifold disapproval and interference of the Church's Holy assembly.."
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How the Media received and presented my book «HERESIES & DOGMAS» (placed in absolute chronological order)
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THIOTHOS (Magazine: July- August 1999):
"... 'Heresies and Dogmas' is the title of the new arduous work by D. Xalivelakis, cashier of the G.L.A (= Greek Literators Association) that circulated recently through 'Ι.Φλωροs' editions...".
SKY (Radio Station: 17/10/1999):
"...There was a ten minute debate/interview (from 4.12 pm until 4.22 pm ) by journalist Anna Ksenov with journalist and author Dimitris Xalivelakis about his book 'Heresies amd Dogmas'...".
ACROPOLIS (newspaper: 26/10/1999):
"... The president of Greek Literators Association (G.L.A) Pan. Tsoukatos said at the presentation of the book at ESHEA: " It is about a life's work, the breath of a member and cashier of D.s of the G.L.A ( E E L D) D. Xalivelakis, that is complete, objective and comprehensible...".
AVRIANI (newspaper: 26/10/1999):
".... The work by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis that took 11 years to tame the volume of material and documents in order to compose this voluminous and interesting book...".
THE VRATHINI (newspaper:26/10/1999):
"...The book 'Heresies and Dogmas' consists of a prise worthy literary research in a lexicographical shape, a life's work, by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis...".
RIZOSPASTIS (newspaper:26/10/1999):
"... Yesterday, at the presentation of Dimitris Xalivelakis' 'Heresies and Dogmas', Dimitris Glavas (President of Panhellenic Federal Union of Editors) PFUE (ΠΟΕΣΥ), Panagiotis Tsoukatos president of the G.L.A and Liana Kanelli spoke about the author's life's achievement...".
ALAGI (newspaper of Patra: 27/10/1999):
"... The new book by Dimitris Xalivelakis 'Heresies and Dogmas' has circulated. It is a product of a long lived research...".
ELEFTHEROS (newspaper 27/10/ 1999):
"...a very significant book and truly a life's work is 'Heresies and Dogmas' by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis...".
DIADIKTIO (radio station: 27/10/1999):
"...For three minutes (form 8.15 until 8.18) the station's journalist interviewed writer Dimitris Xalivelakis about his book 'Heresies and Dogmas'...".
ELEFTHEROTYPIA (newspaper: 29/10/1999 p. 28, half page):
"...With prominent title 'Christianity in a dictionary' and side title 'Heresies and Dogmas' the new book by Dimitris Xalivelakis', it follows that at the presentation of the book a representative of the archiepiscopate was invited. He did not go...".
POLITIKA THEMATA (magazine: 29/10/1999 p.47, half page):
"....'Heresies and Dogmas' is a book that is truthfully a tool for anyone who is interested to learn and explore the complicated and multi-dimensional world of dogmas and heresies...".
SKY (radio station 29/10/99):
"...The station's journalist Dimitris Petropoulos had a four minute interview (4.50pm- 4.54pm) with journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis about his book 'Heresies and Dogmas'...".
APOGEVMATINI TIS KIRIAKIS (newspaper 31/10/99 p.23/63
"I was fortunate enough to work for many years with D. Xalivelakis here at 'Apogevmatini' and I can competently testify that this book is the book of his life and he has applied it with respect to the truth and with deontological objectivity without fanaticism or extremities...".(signed: Giorgos Savidis chief editor)
THE PARON (weekly newspaper p.22):
"...In two forms: abridged and in four volumes the new book by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis has circulated in an elegant edition . It is his life's work titled 'Heresies and Dogmas' with 1.250 pages...".
ELEFTHERY ORA (newspaper: 31/10/1999):
"...The author of 'Heresies and Dogmas' Dimitris Xalivelakis has studied over 4.000 titles of greek and foreign prints ( books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, and leaflets) that is about 7.5 million pages of a regular book..."
ELEFTHEROS TIPOS (newspaper: 1/11/1999):
"... 'Heresies' by the hand of Xalivelakis: The presentation of the book occurred yesterday at 'ΕΣΗΕΑ' by the president of the Panhellenic Federal Union of Editors D. Glava and the president of Greek Literators Association P.Tsoukatos. The presentation was coordinated by journalist Liana Kanelli...".
ATHESMEFTOS TIPOS (Rizo's newspaper : 4/11/1999):
"...Are you familiar with all the names of the Virgin Mary? Have you ever heard of the nine commandments of Satanism and the six duties of the Rose Cross? You can find out this information and much more by reading the book 'Heresies and Dogmas'...".
ELEFTHEROS DIALOGOS (weekly Peristeri newspaper:4/11/1999):
"... Plenty of evidence is registered from the presentation of the book 'Heresies and Dogmas' by Dimitris Xalivelakis at 'ΕΣΗΕΑ' that occurred on the 25/10/1999..."
ET1 (television station: 5/11/1999):
"... For seven minutes (11pm - 11.07pm) there was a presentation of the book 'Heresies and Dogmas', while the autho D.Xalivelakis answered to relative questions by the journalist of the state television..."
ALTER 5 (television station: 5/11/1999):
"... (from 11pm - 11.25pm ) there was a presentation on the book 'Heresies and Dogmas', while the author answered to relative questions by the television journalist. There was a positive statement about the book and the author by Father Kiriakou Tsourou, who is responsible for the heresies of the Holy Assembly of the Greek Church...".
ELEFTHERY ORA (newspaper:10/11/1999):
"... This work is an honorable effort as one can gain a lot of constituents of knowledge. Yet, it does not have to be seen from a dogmatic perspective or as a critic and I propose this..."
THE PONTIKI (weekly satirical newspaper: 18/11/1999):
"... The author of the book 'Heresies and Dogmas' presents the President of the U.S.A BillClinton belonging to two Christian organizations. The 'Baptist Church' and the 'Ticunist Christians'. Hilary Clinton joined the second one in 1993...".
THE KATHIMERINI (newspaper: 28/11/1999):
"... In a whole page presentation of the book 'Heresies and Dogmas' a member of the chief editors Kosta Leodaridi mention in the title 'Heresies for every man's taste'. A brief insight to religious and philosophical tendencies, legal or not, through the passage of the centuries...".
ENTOS (monthly newspaper: November 1999 p. 18):
"... The new book by journalist and literator Dimitris Xalivelakis can be characterized as the Atlas of the Christian Church..."
MINI FOOTBALL NEWS (newspaper: November 1999 p. 18):
"... 'Heresies and Dogmas': An apocalyptic book with six thousand heresies, faiths, religious and philosophical forms of the wider Christian domain..."
THE KERTHOS (economics newspaper: 2/12/1999): " ... The book 'Heresies and Dogmas' by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis has circulated in Greece and abroad through 'Ι.Φλωρου' editions..."
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TA NEA (newspaper: 21/12/1999):
"...With the title "documents for religions, heresies and dogmas" marks the following: It would not be an exaggeration to characterize the book by Dimitris Xalivelakis 'Heresies and Dogmas' as a very significant document..."( signed: Panos Geramanos ).
EXPRESS (economics newspaper: 21/12/1999 p.2):
"... The book 'Heresies and Dogmas' by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis - in an bridged and four volumed tasteful edition has circulated in Greece and abroad...".
THE AVGI (newspaper: 30/12/1999 p.20):
"... The benevolent comments by the press and the Church are gathered in 'Heresies and Dogmas' by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis...".
THE ELAFRY FORTIGO (newspaper: October- December 1999 p.2):
The new book by journalist and literator Dimitris Xalivelakis 'Heresies and Dogmas' has recently circulated in an abridged shape of four volumes with 2.250 pages of A4..."
ETHNIKI ANTISTASI (magazine: October - December 1999 p. 123 - 124):
"... The book by Dimitris Xalivelakis provides answers to a variety of religious issues regarding 'why?' and 'who says what'. We believe that the acquisition of this monumental work will become a 'tool' for those who want to 'know'.." (signed: Thodoris Kinis)
EPIKINONIA LOGOTEHNON (edition of the Greek Literators Association: November- December 1999,p. 11):
"... Awarded by the Academy of Athens Literators Pepi Tharaki writes an analytical article on 'Heresiees and Dogmas' "Dimitris Xalivelakis' work is remarkable from every perspective and it is a great intellectual achievement"....".
NAYS (nautical- economics magazine: December 1999, p.140):
"... 'Heresies and Dogmas': A life's work by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis and any good reader will confirm that there are references from the time of Jesus Christ up to the year of 1998, from all over the world...".
PHONI TIS MACRAKOMIS (newspaper of Macracomis Fthiotidas: Novemer- December 1999,p.3):
"...A long article is published with the picture of the books' four volumes 'Heresies and Dogmas'...".
AHILLEAS (local newspaper: November- December 1999,p.3):
"...A long article is published with the picture of the books' four volumes 'Heresies and Dogmas'...".
IMERISIA (economics newspaper: 4/1/2000 p.2):
"...The polygraphic journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis guides us through the depths of heresies and dogmas mostly concerning Religion with his book 'Heresies and Dogmas'...". (signed: Kiriakos Livaditis).
NAFTEBORIKI (economics newspaper: 8/1/2000 p.56):
"...A significant work has been circulated in the beginning of the 21st century... It is titled 'Heresies and Dogmas', It is the fruit of a long lived research...".
ETHNOS (newspaper: 23/2/2000): p.52):
"...Over six thousand references are incorporated in the voluminous work 'Heresies and Dogmas' by journalist and author Dimitris Xalivelakis...".
APOGEVMATINI (newspaper: 26/2/200,p.47, column: 'Whispers'):
"...'Heresies and Dogmas': The first voyage in the unexplored depths of heresies. Forty years of a life's work by journalist by D. Xalivelakis, which is useful and necessary for all clergymen...".
EPILOGI (monthly economics survey: Febuary 2000, p.Φ3):
"Dimitris Xalivelakis' 'Heresies and Dogmas': It is solely a literary research project and that is the way it has to be dealt with".
APOGEVMATINI (newspaper: March 2000):
For eight days the newspaper Apogevmatini had a valuable offer to its readers that could obtain the book 'Heresies and Dogmas' with eight coupons and with the amount of 30 euros.
ELEFTHEROS TIPOS (Published on one page is the prologue from the book 'Heresies and Dogmas' that notes:
'Every leader of the Christian doctrine confirms that he faithfully follows the true word of God, the authentic teaching of Jesus Christ and of course the legitimate Sacred Scriptures'..."
APOGEVMATINI TIS KIRIAKIS (weekly newspaper: 19/3/2000)
"Whole page interview by Despina Kantarakis with the author of 'Heresies and Dogmas', where the following is mentioned: ' With the iniative of the Greek Literators Association the four volumed book by journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis was nominated for an award by the Academy of Athens".
LEMON (magazine: March- April 2000 p.13) 'Heresies and Dogmas':
"An exceptionally interesting book, opulent, practical to read and necessary for your metaphysical inquiries...".
TA NEA (newspaper: 11/4/2000)
"Documents, studies, press- work and comments are included in the abridged edition of 'Heresies and Dogmas' in lexicographical shape (6.000 references by journalist and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis".
CAT PEOPLE ( newspaper:1/12/2000 p. 23)
"A book that reports almost 6.000 Christian heresies, written in an impeccable lexicographical manner".
RIZOSPASTIS ( newspaper: 17/2/2000)
"The literator and journalist Evgenia Zogiraphou writes about 'Heresies and Dogmas': Without prejudice, with an untarnished perspective for correct information, this significant work has to become an object of study."
HI TV (television station: 21/4/2000)
"The presentation of the book 'Heresies and Dogmas' occurred from 8pm - 9pm and an extensive debate. The coordinator was journalist Paris Kolobratsos the 'Papa- Tsakalos', a university professor and writer Dimitris Xalivelakis.".
HI TV (television station 12/5/2000)
"There was a discussion about the book 'Heresies and Dogmas' between journalist Paris Kolobrat(television station 12/5/2000sos and journalist and author Dimitris Xalivelakis."
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How «Confessions of a Journalist» was born
Fifteen years ago...
In the beginnig of '91, the then president of the Cultural Educational Entertainment & Athletic Association of the Greek Post Office Staff (ELTA), Manolis Drenakis, (who a few years later became the General Manager of ELTA), asked the journalist and author Dimitris Xalivelakis: to teach selflessly the members of the Association during six long seminars about journalism and especially about the Mass Media. The request was accepted...
- The six seminars took place from the 2nd until the 21st of May '91.
The following newspapers wrote in titles regarding the seminars ( in absolute chronological order): * "Seminars at ELTA" ("Apogevmatini",4/1/1991 &25/4/1991). * "About Journalism " ("Eleftheros", 4/1/1991 & 25/4/1991). * "Journalism in Greece" (" Epikerotita", 4/1/1991 & 25/4/1991). * "Seminars for the Post Office Staff" ("Niki, 4/1/1991). * "Journalistic concerns of the Post Office Staff..." ("Kathimerini, 5/1/1991 & 2/5/1991) *" The Post Office Staff as journalists" ("Express, 24/1/1991 & 2/5/1991). * "About Journalism" ("Ethnos, 27/4/1991). *"Journalism during 1992" (" Rizospastis" 27/4/1991).
- The first seminar was just completed and it lasted four hours. Manolis Drenakis sugested to Dimitris Xalivelakis to write a book based on the same title, with the materials of the seminars and with the signature of the Association. It was agreed...
- The book 'The Confession of a Journalist' was published (190 pages) in June of 1992 through the expense outcome of the association in 3000 copies, which sold out in ashort amount of time.
- The members of D.S of PEPSASE-ELTA in a note of the book (p.11) report the following: " The labor of a tireless 'worker' of journalism. By the distinguished journalist Dimitris Xalivelakis that besides his selfless offer during the seminars, accepted freely to the concession of his (writer's) rights for this edition. The least we could do was to give this opportunity to others through this book so that they can have a 'taste' of the outselling we have been absorbing the past few weeks from Dimitris Xalivelakis.
- The journalist and writer Vasilis A.Labropoulos, president at the time of the Disciplinary Council of the First Degree at ESHEA mention's in the book's prologue the following: Titled: 'the good old wine...' (p.13): " The author of this book, whose content is the product of the seminars, belongs to the generation of the journalists that built their personalities from the root of all the struggles and the anguish. He is a worthy and experienced journalist. In a few words Dimitris is what every young journalist would like to become in his career.
- The journalist and writer Nikos Simos, president at the time of Greek Literators Association, with the title 'Like a farewell to the tireless worker of the ink and quilt and perseverant soldier of the struggling journalism Dimitri Xalivelakis.' Writes the following (p.15). "The reader of the book 'The confession of a journalist' will find 'essentials' of the writer's long lived experience in journalism". * "He will find interesting texts that can be characterized as simple and graceful so that they are comprehensible to people that are not from the journalistic field".
Event for the book «Confessions of a Journalist»
Impressive was the demonstration that was actualized on the 23rd of July 1992 from 12- 3p.m. at the Assembly Room of ESHEA, that was nobly admitted for the presentation of the book 'The Confession of a Journalist' by journalist and literator Dimitris Xalivelakis for the members of the Association PEPSASE ELTA. Fourteen years ago the following had been said about the author and his book at that demonstration ( in chronological sequence of the speakers):
Honoring Manos Katrakis, a man of the theater...
Journalist and literator Dimitris Xalivelakis has dedicated his book 'Confessions of a Journalist' " to the memory of the actor, philosopher, human and fighter Manos Katrakis, to whom I owe a lot..."
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Dimitris Xalivelakis wished to honor Manos Katrakis by inviting his wife Linda Alma-Katraki to the presentation of ESHEA. |
* The whole presentation at ESHEA was recorded by 'Antapokrisi' on the 23/7/1992 for a special dedication of 11 pages, where the previous information was taken from for this web page.
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