Rita Williams-Garcia
I am in awe of this complicated family love story, in awe of its ability to throw us into the vortex and yet exercise restraint.
Marthe Jocelyn
A truly moving story ... Not simply a memoir, but a page-turner, an historical reflection, and a poem, all in one.
Kathi Appelt
I couldn't resist reading it straight through. I just loved it. Truly, a stunning story.
Martha Brockenbrough
A poetic punch to the gut. You won't be able to stop reading.
J. Albert Mann
Missy's sweet and hurting heart nearly broke me ... A masterpiece.
From the Publisher
Praise for Amanda West Lewis and These Are Not the Words:
“I couldn’t resist reading it straight through. I just loved it. Truly, a stunning story.” — Kathi Apelt, National Book Award Finalist and Newbury Honoree
“A poetic punch to the gut. You won’t be able to stop reading.” — Martha Brockenbrough, author of Into the Bloodred Woods, UnPresidented, Alexander Hamilton and The Game of Love and Death
“A splendid, genuine, and beautifully told story, written with authority and an ear for music and truth.” — Louise Hawes, author of Language of Stars, Waiting for Christopher and Big Rig
“Missy's sweet and hurting heart nearly broke me … a masterpiece.” — J. Albert Mann, author of Fix, The Degenerates, and What Every Girl Should Know
“A truly moving story … not simply a memoir, but a page-turner, an historical reflection, and a poem, all in one.” — Marthe Jocelyn, author of the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, What We Hide, Folly
Louise Hawes
A splendid, genuine, and beautifully told story, written with authority and an ear for music and truth.
