A Body Divided

Jerry,
A Body Divided is a harrowing memoir. It's a truly inspirational account for anyone who has suffered a major illness or injury or someone who can only imagine it. Backed with pleasure.

Hi Jerry. What an interesting book you have here. I stumbled upon it from the title. I loved it and shall indeed be reading more. I'm not the besr=t at comment's so forgive me.

BACKED 100%

Hope you get the chance to take a little peek at The Russian Hat

Sincerly
Brendan Doherty
The Russian Hat

One of my greatest hero’s Milton Erickson, got polio, recovered and managed to become mobile again only to catch it again, he tuned his senses so much he has 100’s if not 1000’s of documented cases of helping others.
You have put so much of yourself in this, this too is inspirational, it is no wonder this is published. May I wish you and yours all the best!

Jerry,

This is wonderfully realistic, and it's no suprise that it's published. I's a fantastically gritty and real story, beautiful and well-crafted.

Backed with pleasure.
Abi xxx

hullo Jerry. A very good story about real life and how the realism of it can effect us all. My 'nanny' had polio as a child so I learned many ways to use only one hand. Already shelved and backed. Please give my book a look and thanks for that.
Linda Lou Long
Southern dis-Comfort
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=11421

Since this is already published, just gonna SHELVE it.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

I very much enjoyed this. The memories you brought back were real to me. I was able to connect with what you wrote as I remembered friends and family who had polio. I remember the vaccination shots. Backed with pleasure. Thanks for your support of December Gold.

This is an inspirational story. My mother was a nurse who worked with children with polio before the vaccine was made available in 1955 so your pitch popped out at me. The mark of this is your writing style: it's fresh and clear and keeps a reader turning pages as you begin to adjust to what life will be like without a functioning right arm. Makes this a good read. I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

This is a beautifully written and moving story. Backed.

A Body Divided - some perfect and enjoyable memoirs that turn into a compelling must read. All the best, Sana

A very moving story, beautifully told. You bring your experience to life vividly, allowing the reader to fully appreciate the magnitute of your challenge. Best of luck with this. Clare (Second Lives)

Oh, one last thing. I have a keen intuition when it comes to first sentences, though you don't have to listen to me!
Okay. Here is my advice: Get rid of your very first sentence altogether. "...everything had changed for me..." We know that everything will change for you because you are about to tell us your story, so it comes across as a tad bit redundant.
I think the second sentence is a better hook, and since you tell us at the start of the second paragraph that it is polio you are talking about, the reader isn't left hanging for an uncomfortable amount of time.
Try it, and see what you think!
: )

I liked your poetry so much, I had to read this, Jerry. Really really good. Solid writing, not in your face like some non fiction memoirs I read. The style is simple, and filled with the right amount of humility and humanistic qualities.
Ironically, I just lost a dear friend (she was much older) who had suffered for years from post-polio. Was just getting ready to send her family a condolence card. I think you would have liked her.
If you haven't already, send excerpts of this to magazines. I think they would sell.
Best,
Leslie Tall Manning
"Knock'n on Wood"

This is wonderful and incredibly moving about an illness many people still dont understand today. The reality of it being called contageous though is still a shock. I thought the depiction of childhood over halloween paticularly important to emphasie the loss later felt. The interest in the film has a magnetic appeal to the reader and brings so much across as to what is left behind and the uncertain future ahead. I found this a marvellous read.
Backed with pleasure.
Christina

This is beautifully written. Nothing to add, as I have muggy brain today.