Readers' Comments

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"I was completely consumed with this rescue effort and am looking forward to reading your story. I look at this mountain on a daily basis and have always felt there are/were too many unanswered questions and will never forget it or them. Thanks in advance for sharing your story."
– Jay, Clackamas, OR

"I was one of the many praying and hoping for the safe recovery of three men I never knew. I watch every minute on TV and checked regularly online. I talked about them by name to people at work and to friends and family as if they were my own loved ones. I saw Karen James the other morning on TV talking about her book. I went to work early, came home and read it in one night. What a read for courage and strength. God Bless and keep them and their families safe till they meet again."
– Carol, Pittsburgh

"I would just like to say I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. I was reviewing it for two review blog sites for the publisher. I have never contacted an author before but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your heart and spreading you hope and faith to me. God has truly blessed you and will continue to. If you'd like to read my review it's here: http://pinkstinx.blogspot.com/2008/12/holding-fast-untold-story-of-mount-hood.html and here: http://www.sensationaldivasreview.com/?p=749. Again, thank you for sharing your "heart jerker" yet inspiring story.
– Tammy, Pensacola, FL

"Thank you for sharing your soul and showing the wonders of God's work even in difficult circumstances. Your book was a great testimony to all."
– Lamar, Dallas

"I am looking forward to reading Holding Fast. I live in the shadow of Mt.
Hood and know all too well that every mountain taketh and giveth. I lost the love of my life Melissa, summer of 2007, from a fall and my life will always have a hole in my heart. Yes we all end up going on but without that spring in my step we had together. I value each breath God gives me and am trying to give part of each one to someone else...Open your arms wide and spread his Love. We never know the time, hour or day that we will not be able to spread his love.
– Andrus, Vancouver, WA

"I bought your book on Sunday and just finished reading it this morning. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. It is a spectacular love story and very inspiring. Thank you for allowing God to use your life. You are very courageous, I am so proud of you for enduring all the emotions rather than just stuffing them or finding things that distract you from your healing."
– Andi, Dallas

“I had an opportunity to read your book and did so in 2 days. I can’t tell you how moved I was by your experience and it’s allowed me to have a new perspective on my own life and world. It just really hit me in a serious way and I wanted you to know that. Thanks so much for sharing your story.”
– Lisa, Nashville

“Holding Fast is incredibly detailed and so well done. It is a marvelous testimony of your faith and your willingness to allow God to work through you on this remarkable endeavor.”
– Bill, Dallas

“I just finished the book! Like many things in our complex lives, it’s the details that illuminate the real truths (if you can just sort through them). I think you have given the reader the insight into the details so they too can grasp the meaning…the value…the love…”
– Mark, Dallas

“I read into the morning hours...the book is beautiful, the pictures, I am without words.”
– Katherine, Dallas

“As a writer and poet myself I put Holding Fast aside with great admiration for your writing this book in what must have been in itself a most difficult and yet satisfying ordeal. I know that writing can often be a self-therapeutic journey and it is often difficult to determine the effect of this journey on those that read the results. It is an inspiring work and as a friend of Kelly's I put it aside awashed in the message of his commitments in life as well as the exhilaration of his journey. I will plant Mt. Hood daffodils with a whole new perspective. Thank you for that.”
– Mike, Dallas

“The pain you felt and the grief you all went through was so devastating. I think your girl friends are amazing. All of you are!”
– DeAnn, Dallas

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