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Well Kat, I'm finished your book!!! Darn good if I may say so myself. I read a ton of books and this one is a different ride so to speak. And I don't mean the obvious subjects such as the personal pain, surgeries etc. I mean to say that most books are usually pretty good to start off with, and then there is the usual lull. Take a true crime book for example. It's exciting for the first two or three chapters describing the crime etc. And then it's back to where the characters grew up and all that stuff! BORING! However, in your book that does not occur, and gratefully so. The book is very consistent and you have given the details in a very complete way, without reaching too deep as to inflict boredom. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and I read it in about 4 days. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but there is something about this book that made me want to put down my newspapers and get back to it! So now I don't know what's being going on these past few days. Thanks Kat!!! LOL Don G. Las Vegas, NV
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January 15th 2008 Dear Katharine, (Kat) I know we have only met a few times, however when you told me you had written a book I was interested to know more about you and your “journey”, as I had always been impressed with your attitude toward your Arthritis and how you had made modifications to your life style to meet your changing needs. And now, I just wanted to put something in writing after finishing reading your book “Too Much for One Lifetime”. First of all I just want to say “WOW” you definitely picked the perfect title to such an amazing story! I will be honest, at first I thought your book was reading much like someone’s daily journal/memoirs… but I read on. As I turned each page I became unable to put this book down. The challenges you faced were just incredible! And yet you kept going. Your honesty and personal strength of character (I believe bravery and definitely humour are also included) are certainly evident in your writings. Your Mom was obviously a very special lady and I can now understand better just how much you must miss her. I believe everyone has to face some kind of challenges in their lifetime, but really … you definitely got more than your “share”. I believe this book is truly meant to be shared with others who may be facing life’s challenges associated with chronic disease/illness affecting their life. I plan to recommend this book to many people both professionally and personally, not only to support you, having taken the time to write it down, but hopefully to encourage others to find comfort in your story, knowing no matter what life hands you, a person can choose to make the most of it and like you find the “silver lining” on every dark cloud. Sincerely and Thank you, Debbie P. Vernon, BC PS I am obviously looking forward to reading the 2nd book and maybe a 3rd!!!
Dear Kat, My name is Debbie and I am a good friend of your brother - Dave. I have read your books and must tell you I look forward to more. They have given me a better insight into yours and Dave's life and the fun you had growing up. I also felt your books should be on the stands for others to read. Your concept of the rickety rocking chair telling the story took me back to when I grew up with my grandmother's rocking chair. True enough... if that rocking chair could tell the stories of the going's on, what stories it could tell. I really enjoyed your stories Kat. They will be captured by many I'm sure. Perhaps one day I will have the opportunity to meet you, I sure hope so. Debbie
November 13, 2005
Hello Kat!
My name is Kyla and I had the chance to meet you when I was sick
and had to be at Kelowna General Hospital.
I wanted to thank you for the time you spent with us and for giving me the
book Rocking Chair Rescue. I make my mommy read it to me everyday.
I have asked for more books about Davey and Kathy for Christmas.
I can't wait for more adventures, please keep them coming.
Love Kyla Stone
(Click to read about this visit in our Special Memo)
Candace Wiggins,
Your website is wonderful. Very comfy yet informative. Professional yet 'user-friendly'. I like the memos and what a gorgeous photo of those poppies! Really made my day.
Have a great week. Best, Candace Wiggins
Victor, Mary & Kids,
Just had to say how much we love your site and your books!! Great job! We appreciate the lessons in each episode of Davey & Kathy. It's about time someone wrote books with messages for kids!!! Please keep the books coming!
Randy
Good work Kat!!! You have come a long way and have earned my utmost admiration. Thank you for the great books -- I can hardy wait for more. J
Anne
Kat, thanks for posting your website on the GW (Guess Who) list. I got curious and checked it out. Way to go!
Karen Bouchard
My kids came home from school today and told me about the author visit they had (Coldstream Elementary). They were really excited about meeting a real live author. I am a wanna-be writer who has done about 7 or 8 lessons of one of those mail order "You can be a children's writer" courses. Your story (on the website) is inspiring. I was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 24, but they changed the diagnoses to ploymyositis a year or two later. (Another "old woman's disease" ... usually happens to women after menopause.) Well, congratulations on your books and your growing career. God bless, and good luck. ... Karen
Bob Oldfield
Congratulations on the site and the book(s). All the best for your future success!
Dawn Ashton
Congratulations you two. I know you will be successful. Way to go!!!!!!
Jessica Fawn and Leone!
YOUR BOOK IS THE BEST!!!! Love your work! Way to go! Can't wait till your next book comes out!!!!
Ed
Congratulations on your site Kat, and on the book.
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