Praise For "Breach Of My Heart" From Fans And Supporters
Breach Of My Heart Reviews
Laetitia Black Reviews Breach Of My Heart
Last week, I finally kept my promise to you of visiting your website, and I am so glad that I did. I was so inspired by the comments that I read and video testimonials that I viewed that I forwarded your website to 12 of my family and friends. Later that evening, I went to the Barnes & Noble to search for both of your books; unfortunately for me, only your first book was still available.
Over the weekend, while T.S. Fay was drizzling on my roof, I delved into your book of poetry. Just when I thought you could not impress me more, I found a new respect for you through your writing. While reading your book, I reflected on the fact that the 3rd Anniversary of Katrina is upon us and realized that we are still so far from total reconciliation. I enjoyed this book immensely and look forward to reading Straight From My Heart.
Dr. Tony Capps Reviews Breach Of My Heart
The Book of poetry & photos was/is powerful. I appreciate all of the work that you did. Your love & hope for New Orleans shine through!” Dr. Tony Capps, North Carolina
Straight From My Heart & Breach Of My Heart Review By Michael G. Bagneris
Once again, Marie Bookman has exposed her heart. Her first book, “Breach of My Heart,” captured the love for her city. It displayed the pain she felt for the suffering endured by her fellow citizens and the heartfelt pride she had for their resiliency and determination.
Her new book, “Straight From My Heart,” is much more personal. She gives us a peek at the multidimensional phases of love — love of self, love of family, love of friends, love of community. She also paints word pictures of the metamorphism of love: tough love, healing love, romantic love.
Both books are different in how they portray the emotion of love. Both books are the same in that they each touch your heart – Judge Michael G. Bagneris, New Orleans, LA
Breach Of My Heart Review By Attorney Victoria Hines
I’ve been making my way through your book of poems and last night I read “Tears.” My eyes began to fill with water before I read the first line. As I read I was reminded of my own experience following Katrina. I was blessed to be able to evacuate the day before the hurricane with some friends and had to return on the Thursday after Katrina with them. (I live on the Westbank) To be honest, I did not want to come back, but I left my car at their house.
The next day I made my way to Baton Rouge via Boutte. As I drove through Westwego, I couldn’t believe my eyes. There seemed to be hundreds of people on that long stretch of road walking, riding in open trunks of vehicles, on the back of pick-up trucks and some trying to hitchhike. This was the most amazing thing to me and I cried so hard I couldn’t wipe my eyes quickly enough to see the road. I wanted to give someone a ride to anywhere, but I was too afraid of what may happen to me (because I was traveling alone). I have never felt so many emotions at one time other than when my father died over 10 years ago. I am not from Louisiana so this seemed even more extraordinary to me. I was afraid, ashamed, excited, dazed and everything in between. It was truly by the Grace of God that I maintained any form of sanity.
Even now I’m fighting back tears as I think back on that day. I just wanted to write to tell you Thank You for being courageous enough to put your thoughts down to paper and sharing them with the world. I think that they will help those of us like myself who share many of your feelings but are unable to really express them.
-Attorney Victoria Hines, New Orleans. LA
Breach Of My Heart Review By Dr. Gerri Elie
Your book was so delightful and heartwarming. It tells the real story of Katrina as we saw it. Congratulations again and thanks for letting me share a small part of your fame.
– Dr. Gerri Elie, Lifelong Resident of New Orleans, 70 years young
