Testimonials for Until Death…And Then What
“Bettye H. Author’s voice is clear, crisp and introspective. I have been following Deanna Hurtubise’s work since she started writing. She has always been an excellent communicator but I feel this book is her best effort to date. I am looking forward to her future works since I can tell she has lots more to contribute.”
“Marion C. How wonderful that you are able to use the talents the Lord has given you and then reach out and share that gift with the world….You bared your soul in this one but brought hope to so many who mourn.”
“Sr. Carol T. Of all the books I have read on loss and grief, this is by far the best one.. You hit on everything just right.”
“Jan D. You don’t have to be dealing with the death of a loved one to reap the benefits of this superbly written book by Deanna Hurtubise. There is much to be learned and pondered regarding guilt, our legacies, memory vs. nostalgia, alone vs. lonely. It is a compelling read from the content page to the conclusion. Definitely worth 10 stars!”
“Moses and Paula. Deanna is my sister-in-law who was married to my husband’s brother Paul for over 50 years. She has a marvelous way of articulating what many widows must feel but can’t find words for. This is the second book Deanna has written since Paul died. The first is In Sickness and in Health, stories and reflections on the years she was Paul’s primary caregiver through Parkinson’s. Both books are a tribute to a meaningful and happy marriage but also a realistic understanding of the stages of life, including death. My favorite chapter is titled Memory vs. Nostalgia. Deanna sees the difference like this: Memory keeps the past a part of us, to learn from both the good and the bad. Nostalgia keeps us a prisoner of the past and prevents truly living the present. As she ponders “And Then What?” after the death of a spouse, she comes to believe that “God expects us to find a purpose in every phase of our lives.” Deanna relates her own path to finding a purpose as a widow, how to nourish herself in body, mind, and soul, and “do something good for someone else.”
“Mary C. Just wanted to tell you how much I loved your new book! You truly covered everything I could think of regarding being, as my friend calls it, a “poor little widda woman!”
Testimonials for In Sickness and in Health
“Your beautiful, thoughtful and honest words are an inspiration.” Betty M.
“A great book and wonderful love story by an elegant writer.” Fr. Jos. B.
“By baring it all, you put the real picture out there. Thank you for not holding back on the details because you can’t sugarcoat reality.” Mary H.
“Hurtubise is a gifted writer and her story…is quite engaging.” “Judge, 27th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards”
“Your journey through the years will be an inspiration to caretakers as they meet so many challenges. Your words of wisdom will remain forever in my heart.” Marion C.
Testimonials for The Boys Who Discovered Yesterday
“As a former elementary school teacher, I gave this book to a former student who read it and loved it and passed it on to his friends. All the boys who read it loved it!” R.N
Testimonials for So Many Hugs
“So Many Hugs has been a huge hit with my 2 year old daughter. She wants it read to her over and over again. Lots of hugs are always given after reading it. I would highly recommend it for any age as it reminds us that simple things in life are the most important…and a hug can make all the difference, You won’t go wrong with this book.” Kindle Customer
“A Great Book!” Lisa
“I received this book as a gift when I was pregnant. We have read it to my daughter since she arrived. She is 10 months now and enjoys it more and more each day. Thanks for such a wonderful book.” Jamie
“I gave this book as Hanukkah gifts for grandchildren ages 4-11. After the 11 yr. old read it for the first time he said, “What a sweet book. I want to read it again.” Hugs are not just for kids – my adult children and my 73 year old brother are all big faans of hugs and loved receiving So Many Hugs for their birthdays”. Bettye H.
“I bought this book as a baby shower gift. After reading it I decided it would make a great gift for any age. So I purchased 3 more for my grown children to keep as a reminder of the effect a hug can have on a person. I would recommend this book for gift giving any time of the year.” Jennie HP
“This is a beautiful and heartwarming book. I will be giving these as gifts to my friends with kids for Christmas. My kids, ages 10 and 6, have read it over and over again. I highly recommend it.” JPittman
“I have given this book to several of my friends who are teachers. It seems to be the favorite pick in the classroom library. Thanks for such a sweet book.” Kjreed
Testimonials for Felix and Belakana, Children of the Druid
“I read this story to my fourth grade class and the students were enthralled by the story, and the history from “an earlier time.” It is extremely well written, has enough mystery to keep the reader wanting more, and appeals to both males and females. The illustrations add to this already capturing book.” S. E.
“ A 5 star wonderful book.” Moses
Testimonials for A Guardian Angel’s Lesson
My 3 year old loves to look at this book and hear the story. She said, “I love this book so much it makes my eyes have tears.” Suzanne E
“Thank you for helping me to remember my Guardian Angel again after so many years! I had forgotten about her.” A pre-school teacher
