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If the whole book is like this, I think you may genuinely change the hearts of people who resist seeing humanity in other people’s stories. I can’t wait for tomorrow.

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😭😭😭

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You and me both!!! I can’t wait to read this book!!!

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I’m in tears just reading the excerpt, and am so looking forward to receiving my copy of your book tomorrow. You shine a light on the humanity (and inhumanity) of figures from our history. May we take these stories to heart and be inspired to be better and stronger versions of ourselves by their example. Thank you for this book, which I’m sure will be the first of many, and wishing you a safe and successful book tour.

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My daughters are huge fans of yours and influenced me to become one. In fact, we are going to Seattle (from Minnesota and Ireland) to see you! It's my 70th birthday present from them! They let me choose the city. This excerpt has me hooked and cannot wait to read the entire book! I pre-ordered it and if all the stories are this captivating I probably won't get much done or much sleep after it's delivered.

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Amazing!!!

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Wow! That’s a tough thing to read so early in the morning. Thank you for telling these stories. I can’t wait to get my book!

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You are truly a gifted writer. I can’t wait to get my copy tomorrow!

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Sobbing at this excerpt - also so excited for the world to receive the gift of this book. I know it will make a huge impact. I want to say buckle up but really don’t want you in a car for a while ! Take good care!!

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Important stories to be told. Thank you. Cannot wait for my copy to arrive - preordered so maybe tomorrow? I already know what book I’ll be giving as a Christmas gift this year.

Thank you again. Ten fold. 💙

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I. CANT. WAIT. !!!! I admire you so very much and I couldn’t be happier for you and all of humanity for the gift you are giving us💜💜

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Teaser, tears and thankful for you and your gift of opening our eyes and hearts to stories that need to be told! Looking forward to receiving my book! 💜

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Hope to find my copy in the mail tomorrow!

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Already weeping. Sharon, your writing evokes the emotions and humanity of the people you describe. Thank you for bringing light to their stories!

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Chills! You are an epic storyteller and I can’t wait to receive my copy tomorrow.

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You are a gifted storyteller. Thank you for giving us this book. Can’t wait to read it.

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My heart 💔…the tears on my face, this is deep and hard and I cannot wait to read the whole story and the story of the other 11 small and mighty people!!

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I felt as though I was there, in that moment of time. I can tell from this small snippet that I will not be able to put your good down, and I will need tissues at my side. Beautifully written.❤️

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Heart wrenching. And yet, thank you for so masterfully sharing these stories with us.

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