Dear Mary,   It is Sunday night, and I am writing to you with tears in my eyes, as I have just finished reading Soul Survivor. All the more tearful, perhaps, since I know both you and Verne, and I am so joyful that you have found each other.   But back to the book, Truly a tour de force, riveting, compelling, honest an emotional roller coaster thought the experiential and psychological trials and tribulations of someone who courageously broke the cycle of rejection, verbal abuse, violence, and depression.   You are a role model for many who need to hear your story, Little Mary. Indeed, the Almightily has a plan for you; you hung in there, and you awoke to a brighter tomorrow. Bravo!   Dr. Michael (Carol) Dean Sedona, AZ ___________________________________   Dear Mary   I started reading your book, Soul Survivor on Friday night and finished on Sunday. I simply had difficulty putting it down and doing my weekend activities. It is a wonderful book, a compelling story, a sad and emotional read but an inspiring ending.   You were truly a brave Lil Mary who proved one can survive and become successful living in a dysfunctional home, dealing with prejudice, abuse, and poverty. You have written your story to show the importance of perseverance, resiliency and what be smart can do for all who have been faced with adversity and have overcome! I highly recommend your book to those who support and counsel others in overcoming the past and those who have had similar life experiences and can benefit from your story.   You are so right, the past is history, the future is a mystery and this moment is a gift.   Fondly,   Sandra L. Bridges La Habra Heights, CA   ___________________________________     I loved your book! I cried, I laughed and I rejoiced in your triumphs. P.S. Oprah needs to read this!   S.W. Orange, CA   ___________________________________ I am in awe of you - I am more convinced than ever that your story should be a movie so everyone who sees it can be inspired by your courage. V.F. Prescott, AZ   __________________________________________________________   Sometimes I felt like I was watching a train wereck and couldn't turn away. You were, and are so strong. J.K. Tucson, AZ   __________________________________________________________   I found that I couldn't put the book down! I especially loved the last chapter where she pulls it all together. Amazing!   S.T. Phoenix, AZ   __________________________________________________________   I have just finished your book and the only thing I can say is "WOW"   S.B. La Habra heights, CA   __________________________________________________________   Truly a "tour de force," riveting, compelling, honest - an emotional roller coaster! M.D. Arizona