Here are some of the recent reviews for MENDING A HEART:
5 STARS! If Larry King read your book and was still on CNN with his talk show he would have had you on the show to discuss it and take calls. I am sorry you ever had to go through that heart problem. To go through such a difficult experience and then write about it is amazing. Hopefully I will not have to go through what Lynn went through but if I do I know ahead of time that I would pick a tissue valve. Lynn had such a short time period to make such an important decision and she still made the right choice. Great book.
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5 STARS! Lynn Miclea gives us tremendous insight into how a person's entire being is affected, physically, emotionally, and psychologically, by aortic stenosis and by open-heart surgery to fix this condition. She describes in detail the symptoms she experienced and how she tried, really hard, to ignore them, until she just couldn't dismiss them any more. She takes us along with her on her journey through her diagnosis, her open-heart surgery, and her long recovery, detailing her fears and hopes, her pain and her joy. Lynn has a great connection with her audience; I felt I was with her through her entire experience. Aortic stenosis is life-threatening; Lynn has done a great service calling this condition to everyone's attention.
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5 STARS! Powerful, Moving, Courageous! Powerful and moving, this story takes you right into Lynn’s world, experiencing each moment of the unfolding drama right along with her. She shows amazing courage and shares incredible insights in this book, and her story kept me riveted. Beautifully written, easy to read, and I highly recommend this.
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5 STARS! A great play by play. You feel like you're right there with Lynn, going through it all, almost as if it was happening to you. I really enjoyed reading it, and couldn't put it down without finishing it. I highly recommend this book. Especially if you have gone through this type of trauma, or even if you haven't!
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5 STARS! I chose a FIVE star rating because this book deserves it! This is my second Lynn Miclea book that I've read and it is just as awesome as the first book of hers that I've read!! I enjoyed reading about Lynn's journey with open-heart surgery and I can't wait to read another one of her books this week!!
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5 STARS! If Larry King read your book and was still on CNN with his talk show he would have had you on the show to discuss it and take calls. I am sorry you ever had to go through that heart problem. To go through such a difficult experience and then write about it is amazing. Hopefully I will not have to go through what Lynn went through but if I do I know ahead of time that I would pick a tissue valve. Lynn had such a short time period to make such an important decision and she still made the right choice. Great book.
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5 STARS! Lynn Miclea gives us tremendous insight into how a person's entire being is affected, physically, emotionally, and psychologically, by aortic stenosis and by open-heart surgery to fix this condition. She describes in detail the symptoms she experienced and how she tried, really hard, to ignore them, until she just couldn't dismiss them any more. She takes us along with her on her journey through her diagnosis, her open-heart surgery, and her long recovery, detailing her fears and hopes, her pain and her joy. Lynn has a great connection with her audience; I felt I was with her through her entire experience. Aortic stenosis is life-threatening; Lynn has done a great service calling this condition to everyone's attention.
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5 STARS! Powerful, Moving, Courageous! Powerful and moving, this story takes you right into Lynn’s world, experiencing each moment of the unfolding drama right along with her. She shows amazing courage and shares incredible insights in this book, and her story kept me riveted. Beautifully written, easy to read, and I highly recommend this.
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5 STARS! A great play by play. You feel like you're right there with Lynn, going through it all, almost as if it was happening to you. I really enjoyed reading it, and couldn't put it down without finishing it. I highly recommend this book. Especially if you have gone through this type of trauma, or even if you haven't!
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5 STARS! I chose a FIVE star rating because this book deserves it! This is my second Lynn Miclea book that I've read and it is just as awesome as the first book of hers that I've read!! I enjoyed reading about Lynn's journey with open-heart surgery and I can't wait to read another one of her books this week!!
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Here are some of the recent reviews for WISH FISH 1:
5 STARS! Author Lynn Miclea has done a marvelous job in writing this metaphoric story about two fish discovering the new world they’ve been born into. Just like children today, Ray and Roxy learn the importance of self-esteem and assisting others in need although they might look different than themselves. The author’s characters and what they have to go through succeeds in subliminally teaching its young readers about overcoming any fears they believe they might have as they discover the big world around them so they can ultimately grow as individuals. Ray and Roxy also learn about the importance of friendship along the way. For wanting to help children grow to adults in an entertaining manner I’ve given this book and its author 5 STARS.
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5 STARS! I love Wish Fish! A great story of growing into all you can be - no matter your age! Wish Fish is a great Chapter book. It is inspiring to both young and old alike. A great teaching tool to believe in oneself and learn to lovingly and cooperatively help others. This would be a great TV show! It is both educational and entertaining. You will cheer for the Wish Fish as they learn they can do much more than they ever thought they could. A great creative, confidence builder for all of us!
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5 STARS! Wish Fish is at its heart an exploration of perceived limitations and the ability to break past them to a deeper, richer existence. With love for each other and trust in themselves, Roxy and Ray Fish discover that they can make their dreams come true. Sometimes doubting themselves even in the face of evidence to the contrary (something I strongly identified with), the Wish Fish eventually realize that their belief in themselves can lead to wonderful, life-changing experiences, and a lot of fun besides.
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5 STARS! This is a fabulous book, a terrific read. Book 1 out of a two part book series, my kids loved reading both books. It helped to bridge discussions on fears, strengths and weaknesses, and challenges and opportunities. I found it funny and charming, simple and sweet, yet still appropriate for a few older kids as well. Truly a must read set! Great for gifts as well!
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5 STARS! Delightful! – Filled with uplifting messages of encouragement and positive thinking, this is a great story for children of all ages. Highly recommended!
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5 STARS! What a sweet story! I work at a school, and have given some of these books to our school library to go with our theme of friendship and inclusion. Our librarian loves it and said it should be a Disney movie or TV series.
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5 STARS! Author Lynn Miclea has done a marvelous job in writing this metaphoric story about two fish discovering the new world they’ve been born into. Just like children today, Ray and Roxy learn the importance of self-esteem and assisting others in need although they might look different than themselves. The author’s characters and what they have to go through succeeds in subliminally teaching its young readers about overcoming any fears they believe they might have as they discover the big world around them so they can ultimately grow as individuals. Ray and Roxy also learn about the importance of friendship along the way. For wanting to help children grow to adults in an entertaining manner I’ve given this book and its author 5 STARS.
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5 STARS! I love Wish Fish! A great story of growing into all you can be - no matter your age! Wish Fish is a great Chapter book. It is inspiring to both young and old alike. A great teaching tool to believe in oneself and learn to lovingly and cooperatively help others. This would be a great TV show! It is both educational and entertaining. You will cheer for the Wish Fish as they learn they can do much more than they ever thought they could. A great creative, confidence builder for all of us!
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5 STARS! Wish Fish is at its heart an exploration of perceived limitations and the ability to break past them to a deeper, richer existence. With love for each other and trust in themselves, Roxy and Ray Fish discover that they can make their dreams come true. Sometimes doubting themselves even in the face of evidence to the contrary (something I strongly identified with), the Wish Fish eventually realize that their belief in themselves can lead to wonderful, life-changing experiences, and a lot of fun besides.
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5 STARS! This is a fabulous book, a terrific read. Book 1 out of a two part book series, my kids loved reading both books. It helped to bridge discussions on fears, strengths and weaknesses, and challenges and opportunities. I found it funny and charming, simple and sweet, yet still appropriate for a few older kids as well. Truly a must read set! Great for gifts as well!
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5 STARS! Delightful! – Filled with uplifting messages of encouragement and positive thinking, this is a great story for children of all ages. Highly recommended!
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5 STARS! What a sweet story! I work at a school, and have given some of these books to our school library to go with our theme of friendship and inclusion. Our librarian loves it and said it should be a Disney movie or TV series.
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Here are some of the recent reviews for WISH FISH 2:
5 STARS! You can never stop learning! In this outing author Lynn Miclea takes her two young fish characters, Ray and Roxy, on new adventures fraught with new hard to believe dangers as they learn more about overcoming their imaginary boundaries of what they can and cannot do. They come across an older and wiser fish, a Master Healer, who takes them under his wing so they can learn how to release the inner happiness they possess. Once again the author uses her characters to subliminally teach its young readers that they have unending possibilities they have regarding their lives. This book is about the inspiring revelation of what life can be like if we just allow ourselves to simply be ourselves, it is a book which anyone, adults and children, can benefit from; which is why I’m giving this book 5 STARS.
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5 STARS! This is the 2nd book in a two book set. As a companion book, this book completes a journey rooted in finding simple success in facing one’s challenges and fears. Kids are able to openly dialogue about fears and weakness, limitations and challenges, and then on the flip side consider those same things as both opportunities and hope. My children loved this two part set. I actually had a few older kids read it as well. The writing is clean, simple but not dumbed down and the illustrations are perfect for the elementary school age. It’s not an easy reader but rather a chapter book type of series. I read it aloud and had kids read it themselves. I could not recommend it more highly.
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5 STARS! They are charming characters who are having great fun living bigger lives than they expected. Roxy and Ray Fish here continue on their journey of self-exploration. They support each other through their fears and doubts; they help their friends and make new ones; they enlarge their world-view to encompass experiences beyond their imagination (including a teaching session with a Master Healer). They are charming characters who are having great fun living bigger lives than they expected, and it is delightful going on their adventures with them.
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5 STARS! You can never stop learning! In this outing author Lynn Miclea takes her two young fish characters, Ray and Roxy, on new adventures fraught with new hard to believe dangers as they learn more about overcoming their imaginary boundaries of what they can and cannot do. They come across an older and wiser fish, a Master Healer, who takes them under his wing so they can learn how to release the inner happiness they possess. Once again the author uses her characters to subliminally teach its young readers that they have unending possibilities they have regarding their lives. This book is about the inspiring revelation of what life can be like if we just allow ourselves to simply be ourselves, it is a book which anyone, adults and children, can benefit from; which is why I’m giving this book 5 STARS.
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5 STARS! This is the 2nd book in a two book set. As a companion book, this book completes a journey rooted in finding simple success in facing one’s challenges and fears. Kids are able to openly dialogue about fears and weakness, limitations and challenges, and then on the flip side consider those same things as both opportunities and hope. My children loved this two part set. I actually had a few older kids read it as well. The writing is clean, simple but not dumbed down and the illustrations are perfect for the elementary school age. It’s not an easy reader but rather a chapter book type of series. I read it aloud and had kids read it themselves. I could not recommend it more highly.
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5 STARS! They are charming characters who are having great fun living bigger lives than they expected. Roxy and Ray Fish here continue on their journey of self-exploration. They support each other through their fears and doubts; they help their friends and make new ones; they enlarge their world-view to encompass experiences beyond their imagination (including a teaching session with a Master Healer). They are charming characters who are having great fun living bigger lives than they expected, and it is delightful going on their adventures with them.
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Here are some of the recent reviews for SAMMY AND THE FIRE:
5 STARS! Sammy, a canine hero, faces danger bravely. He teaches safety and caring for others and selflessness in this new easy chapter reading book. The illustrations while simple are effective. Geared towards a slightly older reader maybe 10 to 11 in age it could still be read out loud to a much younger child and be the opening for very important home, school, church and community dialogues about fire safety, first aid, and general care and safety of others. Sammy is a playful and fun character that shares through adventure and mishap and journeys much like life and the daily ebb and flow of life from a youngster's perspective.
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5 STARS! What a fun read! I enjoyed going on this awesome adventure with Sammy the dog! He is a fun character with an inspiring attitude. Sammy saved the day in this tale and this sweet pup is sure to pull your heart strings. I especially enjoyed the part where he sniffed out the peanut butter treats, but resisted them to save his neighbors! True dog like qualities with an extra dose of chivalry!
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5 STARS! In this adventure, Sammy follows his instincts and with perseverance, he saves the day. We learn about hard work and effort, about caring and being cared for.
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5 STARS! Sammy, a canine hero, faces danger bravely. He teaches safety and caring for others and selflessness in this new easy chapter reading book. The illustrations while simple are effective. Geared towards a slightly older reader maybe 10 to 11 in age it could still be read out loud to a much younger child and be the opening for very important home, school, church and community dialogues about fire safety, first aid, and general care and safety of others. Sammy is a playful and fun character that shares through adventure and mishap and journeys much like life and the daily ebb and flow of life from a youngster's perspective.
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5 STARS! What a fun read! I enjoyed going on this awesome adventure with Sammy the dog! He is a fun character with an inspiring attitude. Sammy saved the day in this tale and this sweet pup is sure to pull your heart strings. I especially enjoyed the part where he sniffed out the peanut butter treats, but resisted them to save his neighbors! True dog like qualities with an extra dose of chivalry!
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5 STARS! In this adventure, Sammy follows his instincts and with perseverance, he saves the day. We learn about hard work and effort, about caring and being cared for.
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Here are some of the recent reviews for SAMMY VISITS A HOSPITAL:
5 STARS! This book gets a five star rating in humor alone! My kids loved the antics of Sammy the canine hero as he visits the hospital. It's one big adventure after another. Somehow a world which is often scary or uncomfortable for children became both common and normal, almost inviting and playful, yet always safe. An easy chapter book reader. It's a good read for kids ages 8 to 10 and a great treat for those who need to read out loud to younger ones. It is particularly helpful if you have medically fragile children or ill family members and are looking to create an opening for a safe dialogue.
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5 STARS! So great! This Sammy book is so great! I enjoyed reading about Sammy's adventure in the hospital! Especially when he started making new friends and being thought of as a therapy dog. That's what Sammy is all about; helping others. Reading this book to my boys helped them realize that helping others can be fun! And they enjoyed reading about the ice cream! We have dogs that love ice cream as well! I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to excite their children about helping others!
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5 STARS! Lynn Miclea has written another heartwarming tale. This time we follow Sammy the rescue dog as he visits the hospital. Where Sammy goes, adventure is sure to follow...his antics keep the reader and the listener giggling.
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5 STARS! This book gets a five star rating in humor alone! My kids loved the antics of Sammy the canine hero as he visits the hospital. It's one big adventure after another. Somehow a world which is often scary or uncomfortable for children became both common and normal, almost inviting and playful, yet always safe. An easy chapter book reader. It's a good read for kids ages 8 to 10 and a great treat for those who need to read out loud to younger ones. It is particularly helpful if you have medically fragile children or ill family members and are looking to create an opening for a safe dialogue.
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5 STARS! So great! This Sammy book is so great! I enjoyed reading about Sammy's adventure in the hospital! Especially when he started making new friends and being thought of as a therapy dog. That's what Sammy is all about; helping others. Reading this book to my boys helped them realize that helping others can be fun! And they enjoyed reading about the ice cream! We have dogs that love ice cream as well! I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to excite their children about helping others!
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5 STARS! Lynn Miclea has written another heartwarming tale. This time we follow Sammy the rescue dog as he visits the hospital. Where Sammy goes, adventure is sure to follow...his antics keep the reader and the listener giggling.
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Here are some of the recent reviews for SAMMY MEETS GRANDMA:
5 STARS! A Great Book For Young and Old Alike! A funny and delightful story told from the point-of-view of a feisty and lovable rescue dog. Not only is it a great story for kids, but there are also important lessons about how animals perceive our actions, and how helpful service dogs can be for the elderly. A great book for young and old alike!
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5 STARS! I loved this book. Sammy is a lovable character, and in this book the reader gets to celebrate and cherish and live for a generation often overlooked and forgotten...the elderly. It's an easy read. Fun, positive, charming and funny. Great to read along with early readers, and older children will enjoy having something to read and share with and to their grandparents!
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5 STARS! Loved it! I was so excited to read another Sammy adventure and I was not disappointed, yet again! This is beautiful! I've always loved going to visit my great aunt in the nursing home and this book brought back great memories for me! Bittersweet memories, because my aunt is passed. My favorite part was when Sammy stole the show and danced for everyone! Perfect timing and perfect way to brighten up the sadness that usually fills a nursing home. Sammy truly saved the day again! Such a good dog!
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5 STARS! Another tale of love and learning as Sammy interacts with elderly folks when he meets his family's grandma. Sammy brings joy to those he meets and reminds us that no matter how old we are, a smile is a wonderful way to spread happiness.
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5 STARS! A Great Book For Young and Old Alike! A funny and delightful story told from the point-of-view of a feisty and lovable rescue dog. Not only is it a great story for kids, but there are also important lessons about how animals perceive our actions, and how helpful service dogs can be for the elderly. A great book for young and old alike!
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5 STARS! I loved this book. Sammy is a lovable character, and in this book the reader gets to celebrate and cherish and live for a generation often overlooked and forgotten...the elderly. It's an easy read. Fun, positive, charming and funny. Great to read along with early readers, and older children will enjoy having something to read and share with and to their grandparents!
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5 STARS! Loved it! I was so excited to read another Sammy adventure and I was not disappointed, yet again! This is beautiful! I've always loved going to visit my great aunt in the nursing home and this book brought back great memories for me! Bittersweet memories, because my aunt is passed. My favorite part was when Sammy stole the show and danced for everyone! Perfect timing and perfect way to brighten up the sadness that usually fills a nursing home. Sammy truly saved the day again! Such a good dog!
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5 STARS! Another tale of love and learning as Sammy interacts with elderly folks when he meets his family's grandma. Sammy brings joy to those he meets and reminds us that no matter how old we are, a smile is a wonderful way to spread happiness.
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Here are some of the recent reviews for SAMMY GOES TO THE DOG PARK:
5 STARS! Dog Lover's Delight! Perfect book to read to your child (maybe 6 to 12 years old), to teach empathy, kindness, and a love of dogs. Your child can read it back to you, too.
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5 STARS! So Much Fun! I loved reading about Sammy's trip to the dog park! It was so much fun and I got to meet more dog friends. I especially loved Mimi and the sweetness she brought to the story. I would highly recommend this sweet, heartwarming, fun tale to every kid and adult too! I feel like even the fur babies will enjoy this one!
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5 STARS! This is another great book from children's book author Lynn Miclea. Using the canine character Sammy, children get to follow along on his adventures. Challenging obstacles in his way and learning new tricks and making new friends Sammy's story is uplifting and positive. It is a good chapter book read for strong early readers or a great one to read out loud to younger children.
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5 STARS! Sammy Saves the Day! Lovable Sammy the dog finds yet another adventure as he visits the dog park with his humans. A feel good story that is a delight and highlights the gifts of confidence and compassion.
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5 STARS! Dog Lover's Delight! Perfect book to read to your child (maybe 6 to 12 years old), to teach empathy, kindness, and a love of dogs. Your child can read it back to you, too.
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5 STARS! So Much Fun! I loved reading about Sammy's trip to the dog park! It was so much fun and I got to meet more dog friends. I especially loved Mimi and the sweetness she brought to the story. I would highly recommend this sweet, heartwarming, fun tale to every kid and adult too! I feel like even the fur babies will enjoy this one!
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5 STARS! This is another great book from children's book author Lynn Miclea. Using the canine character Sammy, children get to follow along on his adventures. Challenging obstacles in his way and learning new tricks and making new friends Sammy's story is uplifting and positive. It is a good chapter book read for strong early readers or a great one to read out loud to younger children.
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5 STARS! Sammy Saves the Day! Lovable Sammy the dog finds yet another adventure as he visits the dog park with his humans. A feel good story that is a delight and highlights the gifts of confidence and compassion.
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Here are some of the recent reviews for SAMMY FALLS IN LOVE:
5 STARS! Love it! This is the sweetest story ever! I loved the compassion and love shown throughout this whole story. Especially when Sammy the dog becomes "smitten with a kitten". She may be different, but he loves her anyway. This book teaches kids to love unconditionally and to not look at differences as reasons to not love someone, but as more reasons TO love them. I recommend this book to children and adults of all ages!
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5 STARS! This is another great book by Los Angeles author Lynn Miclea. Great book for kids maybe aged 9 to 11. Sammy is a lovable canine whom the reader connects with on an empathetic and truly honest heartwarming level. In simple terms, feelings and emotions are validated and expressed that can help create safe dialogues about belonging and caring for one another even in the most difficult of times. Sammy Falls in Love is easy to fall in love with!
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5 STARS! Love it! This is the sweetest story ever! I loved the compassion and love shown throughout this whole story. Especially when Sammy the dog becomes "smitten with a kitten". She may be different, but he loves her anyway. This book teaches kids to love unconditionally and to not look at differences as reasons to not love someone, but as more reasons TO love them. I recommend this book to children and adults of all ages!
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5 STARS! This is another great book by Los Angeles author Lynn Miclea. Great book for kids maybe aged 9 to 11. Sammy is a lovable canine whom the reader connects with on an empathetic and truly honest heartwarming level. In simple terms, feelings and emotions are validated and expressed that can help create safe dialogues about belonging and caring for one another even in the most difficult of times. Sammy Falls in Love is easy to fall in love with!
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Here are some of the recent reviews for PENNY GAINS CONFIDENCE:
5 STARS! This adorable chapter easy reader about Penny the little bunny is a must read! Geared toward maybe 3rd through 5th grade, the story line is about embracing your own insecurities and weaknesses and turning them into opportunities and challenges as well as celebrating the diversity in others. The lessons of tolerance and inclusion and acceptance are must-haves for every child's bookshelf. It's a book meant to be self-read or easily shared parent to child or read out loud to a non-reader. Very worthwhile purchase.
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5 STARS! Love Love Love! This is probably my favorite Lynn Miclea book!! This is a sweet, kind, and gentle book written about seeing past what's on the outside and taking a glimpse at what's on the inside. It is what's on the inside that's important and you never know what someone else is going through, no matter how they look on the outside. I especially enjoyed the character Penny and her sweetness that she showed to her new kitty friend. Even though Penny was sad and upset about being bullied, she didn't let that get in the way of her uplifting spirit. By being kind to the kitty, she gained a friendship that leads her to new beginnings of how she sees herself and others. I highly recommend this book!
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5 STARS! A wonderful children's book, Penny Gains Confidence is a story about caring and courage, about accepting our differences and celebrating one another. Lynn Miclea has woven a tale that is as delightful as it is thought-provoking; a story that those reading or listening are sure to enjoy.
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5 STARS! This adorable chapter easy reader about Penny the little bunny is a must read! Geared toward maybe 3rd through 5th grade, the story line is about embracing your own insecurities and weaknesses and turning them into opportunities and challenges as well as celebrating the diversity in others. The lessons of tolerance and inclusion and acceptance are must-haves for every child's bookshelf. It's a book meant to be self-read or easily shared parent to child or read out loud to a non-reader. Very worthwhile purchase.
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5 STARS! Love Love Love! This is probably my favorite Lynn Miclea book!! This is a sweet, kind, and gentle book written about seeing past what's on the outside and taking a glimpse at what's on the inside. It is what's on the inside that's important and you never know what someone else is going through, no matter how they look on the outside. I especially enjoyed the character Penny and her sweetness that she showed to her new kitty friend. Even though Penny was sad and upset about being bullied, she didn't let that get in the way of her uplifting spirit. By being kind to the kitty, she gained a friendship that leads her to new beginnings of how she sees herself and others. I highly recommend this book!
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5 STARS! A wonderful children's book, Penny Gains Confidence is a story about caring and courage, about accepting our differences and celebrating one another. Lynn Miclea has woven a tale that is as delightful as it is thought-provoking; a story that those reading or listening are sure to enjoy.
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Here are some of the recent reviews for Ruthie: A Family's Struggle with ALS
What a story! I could not put the book down. Lynn has captured the agony and the tone of the progression of ALS as it affected her mother. She takes us on the family's journey of this dreadful disease including: immense frustrations, denials and acceptances. The story is told with insight and compassion just as it occurred. It is a "must read" for everyone to understand and become aware of the devastation ALS causes and to help promote the study and development of a cure.
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Unforgettable. I read the entire book in less than 24 hours because I just couldn't put it down. It was describing all the things I'm encountering as I live through the same nightmare with my own parents. It helped me better understand that while those watching it happen can only do so much, the most important thing is being there. Beautifully written, compassionately told story. Thank you Lynn.
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Lynn has given us a harrowingly honest portrait of a family trying to cope with a devastating disease. She sensitively portrays her father's difficulty accepting his wife's diagnosis, and the pain his denial caused Ruthie and also Lynn herself. She details her confusion and hurt at her mother's refusal to allow her in to her world, even as that world was collapsing. Lynn brings us right along with her as we experience the tumult, the small unexpected moments of joy, and the family's eventual acceptance as the disease progressed. This memoir acts as a valuable guidebook for families confronting the ravages of this debilitating disease, as well as a heartfelt, loving tribute to Lynn's extraordinary mother, Ruthie.
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This is a very readable account of the author's mother, and her deterioration from ALS, a horrible degenerative neuromuscular disease. Written from the point of view of a loving adult daughter who tried to do the right thing without forcing treatment decisions on her parents, she details how illness and the surrounding emotions affected her extended family. Not preachy or clinical, I found that I learned so much about this disease as the family learned more along the way. The author also shares tips that she learned from her research and experiences, regarding helping your loved ones keep their dignity, making wishes known, asking for help, using assistive devices, and finding joy in simple activities. I highly recommend this memoir to anyone dealing with chronic illness, caregivers and family members.
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This is a story that can become anyone's story. ALS strikes about 5,000 Americans each year and knows no ethnic, gender or race biases. Lynn's story is personal and informative. She documents the strength and hope her mother embodied as well as the family ups and downs in dealing with the disease. It's an easy read with helpful information throughout as she chronicles the progression of this killer disease. If you are researching for information because a family member, friend or yourself has been diagnosed with ALS this is a good first primer to help you understand what's going to happen, what you can do to help, where you can turn and more.
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This is the story of a woman with ALS, and how her family coped with it. It details how her daughter tried to help her as best she could, the initial denial of the seriousness of it by her husband and how he later helped keep her alive. It moves fast and I couldn't put the book down. I learned a lot about the varieties of ALS, and how the disease progresses. I recommend this book to anyone struggling to help with the sickness of a family member.
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I grew up with the author and knew her family well. This is a tragic story that could happen to any of us. What Lynn conveys so clearly is the confusion about ALS. Not only what the disease is and does, but the reactions of her family members as it impacts their lives.
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Wow, what a story! It's very readable, I couldn't put the book down. It's the story of a woman with ALS, and how she struggled with the slow loss of all her abilities, and the denial of her husband. It details the struggles of her daughter to try to help her. The book taught me much about the disease itself - there are many variants of it. I highly recommend this book!
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This book is about a woman's struggle with ALS, and how her family struggled watching as the disease progressed. I read the book in one day and couldn't put it down. I cried as I read what Ruthie and her family went through. The book is very touching but also very readable, giving much clinical information about ALS and similar diseases. I highly recommend this book!
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This book is a compelling story of a woman’s battle with ALS, as told from the point of view of the daughter. It is dramatic and heartbreaking, honest and raw. I was caught up in the drama and felt like I was experiencing it along with the family. It was powerful and fascinating and hard to put the book down. It is well written and has good insights throughout the story regarding dealing with illness and how to help anyone with a debilitating disease. It is informative and touching and gives the reader a lot to think about. Great read – I highly recommend this book.
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Gut-wrenching, but filled with compassion and tenderness. The author takes you on a journey of dealing with a debilitating and progressive disease, ALS, which her mother has. Searingly honest and raw, yet presented with a lot of love and compassion, this story will move you. It is written with sensitivity and brings the reader on an unforgettable journey. The author's style brings you into her heart - it is easy to read and the story is very touching. Great book - loved it!
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Powerful, dramatic, and gripping. The story grabbed me from the very first sentence and never let go. It was vulnerable and honest and really touched me. You really get a feel of what it's like living with ALS, and the family dynamics and difficulties were heart wrenching, but told with honesty and sensitivity. The suggestions given in this book are very helpful for anyone dealing with any type of illness. If you want to know more about ALS and what it's like living with the disease and how it affects the whole family, this is the book to read!
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So Very Touching – 5 Stars – Ruthie by Lynn Miclea is a heartfelt memoir written about a sweet lady that journeyed through a disease that not very many people have experienced. We all think that these types of things would never happen to us, until they do. And they did to Ruthie and her family. I felt every emotion the author Lynn Miclea described, and I cried every tear along with her in this story of beauty in an ugly and tough state. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to read a heartfelt story. Grab your tissues, and prepare to laugh some too!
Copyright © 2018 Lynn Miclea. All Rights Reserved.
What a story! I could not put the book down. Lynn has captured the agony and the tone of the progression of ALS as it affected her mother. She takes us on the family's journey of this dreadful disease including: immense frustrations, denials and acceptances. The story is told with insight and compassion just as it occurred. It is a "must read" for everyone to understand and become aware of the devastation ALS causes and to help promote the study and development of a cure.
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Unforgettable. I read the entire book in less than 24 hours because I just couldn't put it down. It was describing all the things I'm encountering as I live through the same nightmare with my own parents. It helped me better understand that while those watching it happen can only do so much, the most important thing is being there. Beautifully written, compassionately told story. Thank you Lynn.
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Lynn has given us a harrowingly honest portrait of a family trying to cope with a devastating disease. She sensitively portrays her father's difficulty accepting his wife's diagnosis, and the pain his denial caused Ruthie and also Lynn herself. She details her confusion and hurt at her mother's refusal to allow her in to her world, even as that world was collapsing. Lynn brings us right along with her as we experience the tumult, the small unexpected moments of joy, and the family's eventual acceptance as the disease progressed. This memoir acts as a valuable guidebook for families confronting the ravages of this debilitating disease, as well as a heartfelt, loving tribute to Lynn's extraordinary mother, Ruthie.
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This is a very readable account of the author's mother, and her deterioration from ALS, a horrible degenerative neuromuscular disease. Written from the point of view of a loving adult daughter who tried to do the right thing without forcing treatment decisions on her parents, she details how illness and the surrounding emotions affected her extended family. Not preachy or clinical, I found that I learned so much about this disease as the family learned more along the way. The author also shares tips that she learned from her research and experiences, regarding helping your loved ones keep their dignity, making wishes known, asking for help, using assistive devices, and finding joy in simple activities. I highly recommend this memoir to anyone dealing with chronic illness, caregivers and family members.
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This is a story that can become anyone's story. ALS strikes about 5,000 Americans each year and knows no ethnic, gender or race biases. Lynn's story is personal and informative. She documents the strength and hope her mother embodied as well as the family ups and downs in dealing with the disease. It's an easy read with helpful information throughout as she chronicles the progression of this killer disease. If you are researching for information because a family member, friend or yourself has been diagnosed with ALS this is a good first primer to help you understand what's going to happen, what you can do to help, where you can turn and more.
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This is the story of a woman with ALS, and how her family coped with it. It details how her daughter tried to help her as best she could, the initial denial of the seriousness of it by her husband and how he later helped keep her alive. It moves fast and I couldn't put the book down. I learned a lot about the varieties of ALS, and how the disease progresses. I recommend this book to anyone struggling to help with the sickness of a family member.
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I grew up with the author and knew her family well. This is a tragic story that could happen to any of us. What Lynn conveys so clearly is the confusion about ALS. Not only what the disease is and does, but the reactions of her family members as it impacts their lives.
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Wow, what a story! It's very readable, I couldn't put the book down. It's the story of a woman with ALS, and how she struggled with the slow loss of all her abilities, and the denial of her husband. It details the struggles of her daughter to try to help her. The book taught me much about the disease itself - there are many variants of it. I highly recommend this book!
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This book is about a woman's struggle with ALS, and how her family struggled watching as the disease progressed. I read the book in one day and couldn't put it down. I cried as I read what Ruthie and her family went through. The book is very touching but also very readable, giving much clinical information about ALS and similar diseases. I highly recommend this book!
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This book is a compelling story of a woman’s battle with ALS, as told from the point of view of the daughter. It is dramatic and heartbreaking, honest and raw. I was caught up in the drama and felt like I was experiencing it along with the family. It was powerful and fascinating and hard to put the book down. It is well written and has good insights throughout the story regarding dealing with illness and how to help anyone with a debilitating disease. It is informative and touching and gives the reader a lot to think about. Great read – I highly recommend this book.
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Gut-wrenching, but filled with compassion and tenderness. The author takes you on a journey of dealing with a debilitating and progressive disease, ALS, which her mother has. Searingly honest and raw, yet presented with a lot of love and compassion, this story will move you. It is written with sensitivity and brings the reader on an unforgettable journey. The author's style brings you into her heart - it is easy to read and the story is very touching. Great book - loved it!
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Powerful, dramatic, and gripping. The story grabbed me from the very first sentence and never let go. It was vulnerable and honest and really touched me. You really get a feel of what it's like living with ALS, and the family dynamics and difficulties were heart wrenching, but told with honesty and sensitivity. The suggestions given in this book are very helpful for anyone dealing with any type of illness. If you want to know more about ALS and what it's like living with the disease and how it affects the whole family, this is the book to read!
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So Very Touching – 5 Stars – Ruthie by Lynn Miclea is a heartfelt memoir written about a sweet lady that journeyed through a disease that not very many people have experienced. We all think that these types of things would never happen to us, until they do. And they did to Ruthie and her family. I felt every emotion the author Lynn Miclea described, and I cried every tear along with her in this story of beauty in an ugly and tough state. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to read a heartfelt story. Grab your tissues, and prepare to laugh some too!
Copyright © 2018 Lynn Miclea. All Rights Reserved.
