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"It was a good read. Guys can have good friends too."
Dan Whitehead
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"I was on the edge of my seat while reading your book. I read it twice." Carol Reynolds
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"I loved every minute of the Annie Chase Story and look forward to the sequel." Donna Nygard Oakley.
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"I couldn’t wait to pass it on to my friend, as I knew she would enjoy it as much as I. Come on Emily!!! I can't wait. I am so in awe of your ability to make one "see" from your words." Helen Ridings.
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"It was a book to which I could relate, being southern myself, and a wonderful book to take on vacation."
Susan Saunders.
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"Once I started Annie Chase, I couldn't put it down. Hope there's a sequel coming. I bought four – and, after I read it, didn’t want to give them away – like they would all be different.” Mary McGuire, Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
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"I finished your book and it was wonderfully written, Aileen. You must be very proud. This is the kind of book that Oprah just loves." Mitzi |
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"You have a method of writing that when one reads it...there must be full concentration given. In other words, "The Annie Chase Story" is not a flimsily written book. It is written with thought, depth, and feeling....I could actually feel and visualize many parts of it."
Peggy Smith |
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"This is a courageous book, as well as being a book based on courage. Ms. Bennett has chosen to write about a situation fraught with sensitive issues of race and womanhood and given us a story that is a frank assessment of our nation’s struggle with equality for persons of all skin color. It is written with such deft finesse that the reader will subconsciously blend their own history and emotions into the unfolding drama of the heroines’ struggles."
"The Annie Chase Story has a touch of the best Danielle Steele in its easy style, making it an enjoyable read for the true novel fan while it unabashedly addresses some weighty issues of our country’s recent past. Following the lives of two charming young girls, who once innocently pledged their friendship, as they grow to women shaping the world at high levels, this book tells the story of loyalty and courage and should be on everyone’s list to read next."
Reviewed by C. J. Morace, Author of
Cocodrie and Appalachia |
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"She is a terrific writer." Totsy of Colorado |
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" This was such a good read. I saw you and heard you all through your characters." Joyce Stone Gragg |
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"I enjoyed this book so much." Doris Dripps (My dear friend, Doris, died shortly after I sent her the book). |
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"Our neighborhood has a book club. It is a book I will recommend for reading." Ellen Stensrud |
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My first “stop on the street” came from Sandy Henry: “Aren’t you Aileen Bennett? I read your book and it was wonderful – I’m passing it around to all of my friends.” |
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" I absolutely love your book – I can feel it. It should be made into a movie." Sarah Gillespie |
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"Thanks for sending this book. It was wonderful and my Mom, Al and I couldn't put it down. Congratulations to Bob Ridings sister."
Pauline and Al Belisle, Cumberland, RI and Mae
Horton, Boston, MA |
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"Yes....yes, this is very good! In fact, I copied it for my folder entitled ..."The Annie Chase Story"... So this way I'll know where to find all the info, notes, etc., that I have kept on you, my dear!!! You know, October is almost here and the book will be on shelves all over America....just to think of this gets me sooo excited! Girlfriend, I have a very strong feeling that this is only the beginning for you!!!" Me |
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I REALLY LOVED YOUR BOOK. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN.. ALL THE PEOPLE IN IT SEEMED SO REAL. ALMOST LIKE I KNEW THEM. YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND WRITE ANOTHER ONE. CHARLIE HAS IT NOW AND IS READING IT. SEVERAL HAVE ASKED TO BORROW IT WHEN HE IS FINISHED
Billie ( ) and Charlie Kirkwood |
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"I am still enjoying having just read your wonderful book. I didn't want
it to end. Will your book be available in bookstores soon? I have been
telling everyone about it and I want them to buy it and read. Someone
MUST make a movie about it. What a heartwarming and meaningful story.
You are amazing. However, I was not surprised. I always knew from the
little I had read of yours that you were in the elite league of the best.
I can't tell you enough how happy I am for you."
Jean Stelle, Ft.. Wayne, Indiana |
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"Just finished your fine book. Very well-written with lots of unexpected twists and turns. Your characters were finely drawn and very believable. I especially liked your descriptions of Annie. The story of Jessie and Annie resonates with honesty, love and friendship. I see why Behler published it. Great job! I’ll recommend it to my friends." Judy Digregorio, Author |
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"That girl knows what she is doing, as I couldn't put 'The Annie Chase Story' down until I had finished it. It is great." Peggy Smith’s sister. |
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Although you know this already, it deserves to be repeated, your mom is a
wonderful writer. Between the laughter and the tears I was hooked from the
first page. A sign of a great book for me is being almost finished and not
wanting to read those last few chapters only because I don't want it to be
over. I'm taking the book to Phoenix to share with my mom. I know she will
love it too. Please tell the minute the sequel is published.
What a wonderful gift you've all given me, thanks again to you, Sherri and
your mom.
Sandra (Kelly’s co-worker at Bechtel 2005) |
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Please let your mother know I am almost finished with her book, "I love it." Please let me know when the next one comes out. Jessica Sprouse…Matt’s co-worker. |
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“I have just finished Annie, and I absolutely loved it." When can I purchase the sequel? Sue Winn, Chattanooga |
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My neighbor here at Panama City Beach, Florida, greeted me on my arrival
from Pennsylvania with a copy of your book to read. Joan Mock is my
neighbor and a classmate of yours. Both she and her husband, Newell,
had just finished reading The Annie Chase Story and could hardly wait
for me to read it and give my opinion.
I absolutely could hardly put the book down because it was so filled
with the feelings of the time and of the two girls in the story. Their
friendship was a life-time one ... with a few misaprehensions now and
then ... but always coming back to the blood vows they took as
youngsters.
I'm a Northerner and didn't realize the social lines between blacks and
whites like it was in the South. Your book very tastefully brought out
the differences and how black nannies instilled good training with the
white children they cared for. My heart broke when Annie, as the
President's wife, had her little daughter being cared for by the same
woman who helped raise her ... and the nannie died at the White House
... with little Emily searching for her friend and wondering where she
went.
The hiding of Annie's background was intertwined throughout the story.
You brought out the deep feelings of secrecy and what Annie thought was
deception to her husband. The accident that killed the President and
the First Lady seemed to be the only way to solve the problem. Annie
was beloved by the public as the First Lady ... even though they did not
know she was part Negro ... which proves that skin color should not be
the way to judge people.
Thank you for such a wonderful book. Joan and Newell Mock were so happy
that I thought the same as they did about your writing talent. We can
hardly wait to read your next book.
Sincerely,
Carole A. Fibick |
