I need to shop, cook, bake, wrap presents and clean my home for the Christmas festivities but everything around me stopped when I started to read your book. I loved it and I love you. The book is brilliantly written and I admire your writing style. Congratulations again! I was not part of your first life but I am honored to be your friend and part of your second life.

Thursday evening might have been our reading experience of a lifetime. How lucky were we to share a beautiful and moving memoir along with its author! A warm thank you to Debbie Ceresa for such a wonderful meeting. Her honesty and insight only enhanced our appreciation of the story told. Not only probing deeper into the story with our honestly-answered questions, we also explored the process of Debbie’s writing and publishing – such new and interesting perspectives in our typical book discussion. Because of its well-defined characters and vivid, emotion-filled scenes we were all left with a feeling of quiet wonder and hope. A Beautiful View received an average score of 4.52.

Thanks so much for sharing your story. It was beautiful, so well written that I actually felt like I was right there with you and your family…You are definitely a gifted writer and I look forward to your future publications…Life is good and there are many blessings within all of our challenges.

Just read Debbie’s book. Found myself quite teary. Rewarding in many ways. Well done.

Just finished your book. Wow. I had no idea. You always came to school doing so many positive things for the kids and everyone. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful love and powerful reality of emotions. I’m sure it had to be difficult to write, but healing as well. You did a wonderful job!

I have been wanting to message you since I read your wonderful memoir. It was such a good read and a touching story! Well done! I wish you the best of luck for its success! Sorry I missed the signing I will look for another opportunity! Cheers!

I enjoyed meeting you at Book Club last night. Until I read your book, I did not know who you were, but after reading it, I felt that I had met a new friend. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I have just become a new fan. Continued success in this part of your journey, and looking forward to your new book.

Deb! I finished the book on Monday. I loved sharing your journey with Jerry, your kids, and finally the peace you have found with Michael. The depth of your love, courage , and faith came through loud and clear. Your are a great writer! I felt very near as I read and I could identify the monks by their real names! I know the northwestern spots as I have walked them with our Sisters, too. Thanks for writing this!! So proud of you. I am passing the book on to Kate who is interested in reading it, too. Hope you sell lots more!

I thought the book was great. I have passed it on to my sister. I liked the book and hope you have continued success.

I wanted to personally take a few moments to express how your book moved me….Thank you for giving me the courage to share this with you. By you sharing your personal story, you have eased my pain. God gave you a talent to write and I do believe that you bless others with your talent. If you ever wonder if you touched someone please know you have. I suspect I am not alone.

I just finished your book and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I have to admit I was rooting for Jerry to make it even though I knew the outcome. Your story is one of strength, courage, faith, commitment and finding love all over again. A great message for all to hear, especially for those who have lived through what you experienced. Can’t wait for book #2!

I just want to say thank you again for your wonderful presentation at the Tuesday Club yesterday. I was really inspired by your book the first time I read it, but after hearing you speak twice now, I think it is time to re-read it; I know I will appreciate it even more! I was glad to hear that you have become a certified grief counselor and also that you are working on another book. I think your kind and caring nature certainly will be an asset in assisting people through a loss, and I’m looking forward to another good read!!