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It was a very nice surprise finding this site. Keep up the good work. Thanks
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I'm having trouble locating a copy of 'The Middle of the Bed.' I've read 'Widow's Walk' several times and am always amazed at how quickly Marian takes me inside her world. Hope things are going well for you and Aidan. Any help on getting a copy of your second book would be much appreciated.
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Judy Ferber
from Indianapolis, IN, USA
04/26/2010 -- 03:04 pm |
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Marian:
I had the joy of spending two hours with you on Friday afternoon at the Writer's at the Beach conference. Little did I know when I signed up for your class that I was to encounter such a talented and inspirational person.
I've since purchased your book which I can't put down despite the chaos that abounds.
I had no idea what sorrow and fame came with the modest, funny, down to earth Marian I met on Friday.
As a fellow cancer survivor and oncology nurse - I know your spirit will keeping you going and that you'll be a leader in that field as well.
Aidan is a lucky young man that God chose you as his Mom. And I'm a lucky old woman to have met you. I look forward to studying with you again next year. Please put me on your list of upcoming events.
Stay well -
Sandy
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Marian,
You and a Friend stopped by our store on Saturday, Azura Clothing. This prompted me to go to Browseabout and buy your book. You are such an incredible person and your writing about such personal and meaningful moments in your life is very touching. I am so enjoying the book although I have to hold back tears many times. I have always been interested in 9/11 but never met anyone who was as touched by this event as you. Thanks for the book!!
Stop by and see us next year!
Thanks,
Andy Buehler
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Andy Buehler
from Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA
03/28/2010 -- 08:03 pm |
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Hi Marian! I am reading A Widow's Walk for the second time. I read it a few years ago, not long after my husband was killed in a car accident at age 33 (12-21-04). At the time, my kids were almost 5 and almost 2. I was only 28 and there weren't really any resources for me, the local widow's groups were full of old ladies. Anyway, you were the first person that I could relate to and reading your book made me feel normal and not so alone.
Thank you for sharing your story and your strength.
I hope that you and your precious son are doing well.
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Marian, I've read your book twice.. the second time hitting me harder than the first. You are such an amazing woman and mother. Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I'm looking forward to reading 'Middle of the Bed'
Your son can be so proud of both of his parents..
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Lisa Martinez
from West Sacramento, CA, USA
02/27/2010 -- 10:02 pm |
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helllo marian, my name is cleo garcia and most recently my aubnt passes away unexpected she was my moms only sister and while cleaning her closet i found your book and i kept it and once i started reading it i could not put it down i learn alot from your book things that i did not know was happening while searching for your husband.i just wanted to write to you and say that i think your have courage and to wish you the best...sincerly cleo garcia
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cleo garcia
from corpus christi, TX, USA
02/12/2010 -- 10:02 pm |
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I finished reading your book last night, w/ tears running down my face. Your strength is amazing. Getting through each day, taking on the grief of others and still parenting while your world fell apart is simply incredible. The humor that you were able to find when the world had turned grey also astounds me. I will treasure this book like a friend that I will visit again.
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Aloha Marian,
I hope you and Aidan are doing well. My name is John Pregil and I met you in December of 2001 when your group came to Hawaii. I taught Aidan how to surf! I don't know why but God placed in on my heart to google you and I thought I'd send you a quick note. I actually make 20 years as a firefighter today here in Honolulu! Things are well here as I now have 3 children and my wife Dale is fine. If you have time, go to hawaiianfire.com and see what our surf school has grown into! Well I hope God has kept you and Aidan safe and perhaps one day our paths will cross again. Warmest Aloha, John
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John Pregil
from Honolulu, HI, USA
01/17/2010 -- 06:01 am |
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Holiday Greetings to you!
You emailed me a while back....I'm the actress who lost weight (Wow-sounds like a good book)...Just wanted to wish you a very wonderful Holiday Season.....enjoy!
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DEAR Mariana fontana,
my Name is Sean and I am reading your book and I have cried through every page. I Admire your strength and courage. The couorage to be a single mother and raise Aidan after what you have been through. My payers and thoughts are with you and your Son God Bless you Both may you have the best of hollidays. and may the new year find you safe healthy and happy.
AND P.S. GO Yankees GO #27 and I see # 28 right around the corner ( I hate the Red Sox)
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SEAN PAYNE
from NASHUA, NH, USA
12/09/2009 -- 07:12 pm |
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Dear Marian, I started watching the movie 'Holiday' with Kate Winslett about an hour ago here in Belgium, and all of a sudden ended up on the site 'huizenruil.be' (exchange of houses) reading your add and story. I'm very sorry to read what happened to your husband and you and your son.
I really don't know why I am writing this to you, but in the past years I have learned that my intuition is always correct. Although I often do not understand why I say or do things, they are usually the right things. I can imagine that you do not have time for this because I have the impression that you are very successful and busy, but I just have the feeling that I should do it...
I must admit that I have been inspired by a fortune teller/medium who told me that I should visit New York, and Staten Island in particular. She said that somewhere over there I would find my name from a former reincarnation (in which I strongly believe, as well as in the fact that everything in our life happens because we need it for the 'development' of our immortal soul) and it would be a solution for one of my blockades in this life, namely daring to speak my truth. I also experienced hard times in my life and would like to write a book about it, but I have no experience at all. I guess I just have to start writing, no...?
I do have the time now, because I am at home with a broken foot at this moment, and I strongly have the feeling that I am at a crossing in my life. I think there is much, much more in me than has come out so far!
Marian, if you are interested in visiting Belgium, or would just like to send me a note, my e-mail address is mdyckman@gmail.com.
If not, I also want to thank you because in one way or another you have inspired me, and it has probably simply been important for me to dare to write this on your site where everyone can read it.
So thanks anyway!
Good luck Marian...
With love from Belgium,
May Dyckmans
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Hey Girl...
Good Lord, you remind me of myself....I am an actress with a life time's experience of improv and comedy. I am almost done with your book....astounding. I have to thank you....you gave me a whole new perspective on life. Last year I lost 126 lbs and in the process lost some of me and finally, I lost my marriage. Don't know what happened.....I became this anxiety ridden actress who was skinny but didn't know how to face life any more. A dear friend gave me your book....and I settled in for what I thought would be another typical heartbreaking 9/11 story. I have fallen in love with your family and your ability to look at life and death with heartfelt tears and sometimes inappropriate laughter. As I write this...I am sitting next to my ex husband...we have found love again...but I don't think we ever lost it-we just needed to shovel out all the crap that was in the way.....so, thank you so much. Much love to you and yours...Janet Planet, the Galaxy Girl......
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Dear Marian - I doubt you'll read this, but here goes.
I read Widows Walk when it came out a couple of years ago, and re-read it again last week. To quote New York's Daily News from February of this year, Many Sept. 11 first responders - most of them cops, firefighters and construction workers who took ill after working at Ground Zero - suffered lung problems more than 5 years later. Mount Sinai's program has treated more than 26,000 people who were at the site or worked there in the days after Sept. 11.
With all due respect, you knew the air quality was dangeous, as you make brief mention of it in your book, and yet you were instrumental in leading an ongoing recovery program for months, putting more first responders at risk so family/friends might be given a body part. The whole event was tragic enough, but did not need to be made worse with putting more people's lives at risk, never mind possible explosions due to gas, etc. I don't think it was worth what these people went through just to comfort victim's families with remains. I feel terrible for all families, but further deaths and diseases could have been avoided if NYC was simply allowed to clear that area out as fast as possible. I do understand the reasoning, as best I can, but the health fall-out since is not fair, nor necessary. Hilary Clinton spoke at great length about this in various speeches and how these living victims suffer without the proper medical attention and support.
I am sorry for everyone's loss, also sorry that your government was negligent in preventing this horrible event, and very much responsible for it. I do wish everyone involved comfort and the happiness they very much deserve.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/02/05/2009-02-05_study_shows_ground_zero_link_to_lung_ail.html#ixzz0QkRz1AMf
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Bea Lake
from Vancouver, CA
09/10/2009 -- 07:09 pm |
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Dear Marian,
I came across your book yesterday. As a writer with a focus on the American mindset around 9/11, I picked it up and was intrigued by the photo. The image of you being held in your husbands eyes says it all: 'we're building a life together', 'we're solid'. I believe in the symbolizm of things, and I want you to know a couple of things. First, I sat up late reading deep into the book. In it, Dave's funeral is coming.....I put down the book, got some breakfast, took a shower, cleaned the kitchen, watered the plants. And the whole time I know I am avoided reading the next chapter....
In America, we go to sleep too easily. We have memory problems. As 9/11 comes around again, I want you to know, that there are people out here who still care deeply that people like your husband lost their lives that day. I am one of them. Over the next few hours, I will spiritually attend Dave's funeral through your words and memories. All these years later, I care and will continue to care about people like you and your kid. Thank you for the work you have done on behalf of all the families and other people who believe that 9/11 was indeed the worst day in our nation's history.
shalom.
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P. Moss
from USA
08/30/2009 -- 04:08 pm |
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