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Gee! If I Start Like This…What Might The Morrow Bring?

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Well, I promised to share a review or two.  So, here we go…

Angie DiMauro, of Clearwater, Florida, wrote this to me, and also said that she had written Oprah the same suggesting that she have me and the book on the show.  Hope Oprah is listening:

“Hey Boomers, Dust Off Your Backpacks” by Linda J. Brown is a superb travel odyssey.  Between the pages you will meet a diplomat who is going around the world and reporting back that the people in other countries are our friends.  When for selfish reasons, the politicians and religious leaders want to keep us separated, Linda is proving them wrong.  Perhaps, Linda dropped the biggest bombshell when she says, “Pretty awful…today the low and middle classes still struggle so mightily for every scrap they put in their mouths.”  Give Linda a seat in the United Nations – she will accomplish what all others fail to do, extend the loving hand of friendship and harmony.  Because of Linda, God’s Will shall be done on the Earth as it is in Heaven.  If you want to meet a living prophet, read this book.”

Debra Neisler, of North Carolina, wrote: 

“Just got the book in the mail today.  I am on page 30 and you are just arriving in Bulgaria.  I see you had some travel experience under your belt.  Love the descriptions of the towns and people.  I think that is what I long for…to see how the rest of the world lives… I can only imagine how a trip like yours changes you.  Oh, loved the opening story about your mountain climb.

And later, she sent another email:

“I wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the book.  I finished it on Saturday and as always with a good book, I hated for it to end!  I especially enjoyed your travels through Egypt and India.  As a matter of fact, I can’t wait to plan my trip to Egypt, after I tackle Europe…. Your descriptions of the train rides were fascinating.  Keep in touch!”

Marsha Reiniers, of Spring Hill, Florida, writes:

“I’m only about 10 pages in, but I’m loving it!  I can’t wait to give my sister and sister-in-law their copies so we can discuss together on our “girl’s” weekend in Hilton Head later this month”

Later she wrote: “The book just gets better :)”