Draft:Bernard Albertson
American influencer and author
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Bernard Lee "Bernie" Albertson (1 November 1938 – 8 October 2019) was an American author, influencer and Christian speaker known for his viral Youtube video "An old man's advice".[1][2][3] Albertson wrote over 20 books in different genres, including Bible studies, historical western romance novels and children’s books.[4][5][6]
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Bernard Albertson | |
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| Born | November 1, 1938 |
| Died | October 8, 2019 (aged 80) |
| Occupations | Author Influencer |
| Employer | General Motors |
| Spouse | Annie Albertson |
Early life and education
Albertson was born on 1 November 1938 in Long Beach, California.[7] He dropped out of school in the 10th grade and got into a conflict with his parents, who subsequently kicked him out of the house. At 16 he started living on the streets, where he slept in the back of his van.[8] At the time, he had to earn a living by doing hard labor for 90 hours every week at a gas station. Albertson then joined the US Army at the age of 17. However, during his time in the military, he taught himself to read and write and he then joined the United States Coast Guard (USCG).[9]
Upon his discharge from the military Albertson held a variety of jobs, including a silversmith for General Motors (GM), a security guard in a warehouse, and a security guard in prison.[10]
Career
The writing career of Bernard Albertson lasted more than sixty years. Albertson began writing in 1957 during his military service.[6] His first works included children's stories and local biography, such as Through the Eyes of the Children (2000), So You Think There Is No Santa Claus (2000), and Nancy Chrisman Weliever, Indiana Woman (2002).[11] Bernard's first fiction work, "Angry Angel," was published in 2005.[12]
However, his most notable period of notoriety began in 2015, when his popularity began to spike on Youtube. This period saw the publication of his most popular novel to date, Copper Penny (2015), a historical western novel.[13] The novel was described by critics as a "charming and honest effort" at fiction writing. The novel was, however, also criticized for having numerous typos and grammatical errors. In his last years of writing he published a comprehensive collection of commentaries on the Bible such as The Revelation to John and The Four Gospels.[6]
YouTube career
Albertson created his YouTube channel in 2012 to share his opinions about religion and philosophy. He gained popularity after his video "An old man's advice" went viral and reached over 35 million views.[14] He has since accumulated 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube.[2]
Later years and death
Bernard retired from General Motors at age 53. He and his wife, Annie, spent over 15 years traveling throughout the United States in a recreational vehicle named "Anna Lee," in memory of their daughter who died in 2004 from cancer. Bernard spent this time traveling, focusing on his spiritual life, conducting a worldwide Bible study and preaching to schools and churches.
Bernard and Annie, after years of traveling, decided to settle down in early 2019 and bought a house in Tucson, Arizona after their attempt to trade in their old RV for a newer motorhome failed. The last video uploaded by Albertson was uploaded on his channel on March 31, 2019.
Albertson passed away peacefully at his home on October 8, 2019, at the age of 80.[5]