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Gina Roitman's avatar

You are an inspiration, Alice. Your devotion to researching and reimagining two lives — and a time — that remained untold reveals a world that is sadly beginning to too closely resemble our own.

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John Aylen's avatar

A great work, Alice, and a story now told to your children, but untold to much of the world. Congratulations.

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Bryan Demchinsky's avatar

You've written an important book. Now it's time to start another one, and this might be the place to do it.

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Stephanie Thurrott's avatar

What an amazing accomplishment! Thank you for sharing your family's journey. You couldn't have finished at a more meaningful time.

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Nancy Humphreys's avatar

I’m going to miss your Saturdays too. Thank you Alice for sharing your inspiring story ..I so looked forward to each installment and appreciated all the diligent work and love that went into this book.,

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Lin Morency Buckland's avatar

Oh Alice. I will miss Saturdays too. Seeing the new chapter of Mother Land arrive in my inbox, and looking forward to quiet time to absorb the continuing story. Mother Land is a real achievement - a combination of diligent research and deep caring. Thank you. I hope I get to re-read it within the covers of a book that I can keep in my library.

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Dr Dorree Lynn's avatar

Wishing you well with this book, your endeavors and in all the ways you thrive.

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KARA FUJI's avatar

BRAVA‼️🌺 A mighty achievement. Thank you too, in your summary, for giving me some pointers to improve my own methodology regarding WW2 and my Anglo-Japanese father’s experience.

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Jinks Hoffmann's avatar

Thank you for your research, your courage, your integrity, and your love of your parents and your children. It has been a privilege to companion you each week, and I will miss you.

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Inspiring.

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Veronica Mancilla E.'s avatar

Dear Alice:

I have no words to say thank you for all the wonderful colouring and very emotional family stories that you share with us.

We need more inspirational stories like yours these days.

Every Saturday morning, you made my entire week

After reading about your wonderful family experiences I am very grateful to the lord for all that I have and more

I am very blessed and honoured to meet people like you and your wonderful family.

An invaluable legacy for your kids and their kids.

God bless all of you

Once again, thank you

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Mary Kate Jordan's avatar

Thank you. Family stories are always also for the larger human family, too.

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Paula Halpin's avatar

Thank you, Alice, for sharing this powerful and moving story about your beloved parents -- a gift to your children and your readers.

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Cynthia Scott Aucoin's avatar

Congratulations Alice on your truly interesting and insightful book. I hope to read much more from you in the future!

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Donna Thompson's avatar

At a time in our world when we need to think of bravery and conviction you gave us the details of your parents incredible journey. It speaks to both hope and courage, which is so inspiring. Thank you Alice.

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Anne Adams's avatar

Thank you, Alice for bringing this story to Life.

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