READER REACTION/TESTIMONIALS
“I am so glad that someone has written these things
down and told the story. It was also nice to hear the same words
and feelings come from someone else. I was bullied and teased
for 4 years. I had gum put in my hair, I had people yell "I
hate you" and I dreaded the bus stop. I am 24, married
and have a daughter who will be 2 in August. I only hope I can
let go as Miss Blanco did. Thank you so much for getting
this book out there.” —Shelly
O., Adult Reader “As far as the impact of your
book on me, I think most importantly, it has made me more
aware of how I respond to students when they come to me for
help. I don't recall any major instances of being bullied
myself, so knowing your story helps me feel more compassion
and respond immediately when a child comes to me. For that,
I thank you.”
—Diane C., Principal
“I just wanted to say thanks - for letting the other
rejects and outcasts know that there is hope. There is always
hope.”
—Terese D., Teen Reader
“I just finished your book, Please Stop Laughing
at Me. It was a wonderful read. Interestingly enough,
I remember being immediately drawn to your book in the bookstore.
I am sure that you hear this from many people who have read
your book. However, it's an amazing read and I think many
people can relate to it.”
—Nancy K., Teen Reader
“I think that teenagers ought to read this book. For
one thing, I think that it will make them realize that they
are not alone in all that they are going through. I believe
that everyone has some type of a story to tell about something
that happened to them while in school, especially high school.
The thing is that at the time you can't see past what you
are going through. You don't realize that there IS an end
to it all.”
—Rachael V., Adult Reader
“I'm thrilled you have the courage to open your life
in this matter… Your book is helping build the closure
I have been seeking.”
—Brian V., Adult Reader
“Just wanted to say thanks…What you went through
is somehow worth it now that your experience might very well
save lives.”
—Dee M., Adult Reader
“My highest kudos to you on such a well-written book!
Wish I could do something similar, so as to help other kids
to know that they don't have to accept such ill treatment,
and for adults to know that their pain can be healed.”
—Lynne L., Adult Reader
“Your book is such an asset to those of us who were
so terrified of going to school because of the horrifying
things that happened to us. Thank you for this wonderful book.
I want you to know that it has helped me to see how my own
experiences led me to be who I am now.”
—Angela W., Adult Reader
“You're an inspiration to others.”
—Michael C., Adult Reader
“I just finished reading, Please Stop Laughing at
Me. I could relate pretty well to most of your experiences.
I'm only 15, so I'm still going through some of them. I get
made fun of, but there are kids who get made fun of a lot
worse then me at my school. I will stand up for them all the
time, now.”
— Grace P., Teen Reader
“I just barely finished reading your book "Please
Stop Laughing at Me". I could not put it down. I cannot
express to you the amount of respect I have for your accomplishments
despite the difficult times you endured as a child. I have
learned much from reading this book. …I found your book
to be uplifting—how you look at life so positively now.
Honestly, it has made me look deep into how I treat others,
whether we are children or adults there is something said
for the "Golden Rule". I want to thank you as I
know reading your book has made, and will continue to make,
me a better person.”
—Amy O., Adult Reader
“I just wanted to thank you for this amazing story…I
feel it is very important that every teacher should read this
book and beware of what is really going on in & out of
the classrooms!”
—Cheryl G., Adult Reader
“Not a lot of people realize how big an issue bullying
is today. How many kids fear walking to school, going to their
next class, or running into one of their peers every day.
And I think that it sucks that they have to live like that,
that people can't just accept other people for their differences
and get to know them before they actually judge them. Because
being a kid is supposed to be one of the best times of your
lives, the most memorable stage ever, and crying yourself
to sleep at night over the fear of having to go to school
the next day just ruins it!”
— Kerry, Teen Reader
“Once again, thanks so much for coming all the way
to Pickard yesterday. Not only were you such a huge hit with
my students, but the other teachers were all singing your
praises today.”
—Diego M., Teacher
“I spoke with my group of kids on the way home about
how our actions today effect others for some time and that
we should think about what we do before we act.”
— Officer Pat
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