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7:58pm 06-21-2009 Lonnette Gallop: Haven't read your book yet. I was just excited to hear that you are from my home town of Roscommon, Mi and now living here about 2-3 miles from me in Ocala, Fl. Hope to meet you soon

11:52pm 04-16-2009 Earl Hamner: Dear Jeff,
      This is my third attempt to get this mail off to you, but I keep hittinjg the wrong key.  Try not to get old.  EVERYTHIHNG becomes impossible.
     All I wanted to say is that I enjoy ed your letter andlook forward to reading The Little Grownup."
     Warm walton wishes,
           Earl

8:15pm 01-15-2009 Frank B.: Yo, "Hands"! I started reading your book and so far I'm about 50 pages into it. It's great! The wildest thing is that, no "witz"!, you and I share SO many similarities when it came o our respective youths! Everything from schulplatter (sp?) as a kiddie to coveting Oma's old records (Will Glahle, etc, most of which I have in my collection) to the old stereo unit that plays 78-rpms (I also have an old one, not from Oma but from another elderly "aunt" who has since passed away, at MY house)! Even the old neighborhood you and your Oma had their houses in....neighborhoods which eventually fell into relative decay....sounds similar to where my folks house was and Oma's house used to be (though in the northeast, not Detroit). The similarities between us as I've read them thus far are striking, no joke. Sounds like you progressed further on accordion than I did....what is it about Germans and having their kids learn to play accordion?....but to this day I have a small "kid sized" unit as well as a full sized one in my closet. As far as siblings go, my sister was born in '68. Wow. By the way, have you thought about donating a few copies to one of the local historical societies ad/or libraries that are in those areas you grew up in (I'm sure they'd appreciate the offer for their collection)? Bravo!

4:08pm 01-11-2009 JUDY PRITCHARD: Jeff, Herb and I enjoy your humor and every Sabbath we look forward to seeing you and Heike at Church. I know your book will be as interesting as you are.
Judy Pritchard

2:53am 12-08-2008 Al: The Little Grownup is magical. This book is beautifully written, colorful and incredibly nostalgic. Jeff encapsulates a time period in America and it is wonderful to see it through the eyes of a man reminscent of his childhood. This is the true America.....a land glowing with opportunity and hardship at the same time.....where everyone has a chance to create a beautiful life. Just amazing Jeff. Although I could have read this book in a day or two, I read a few pages, a chapter, every night before I went to sleep. I could smell the land, see the cars, hear the accents and feel the smiles. I slept very well You are a brilliant writer Jeff, and thank you for crossing paths with me.

11:54pm 08-21-2008 Robin Collins: I will order the book soon. I was born and raise in Ohio but moved to Michigan in 1976 with my family. It is sure nice to meet people who are from Michigan and now I live in Tucson, AZ. Jeff my mother would like to write a book perhaps you can give her details.

3:27pm 08-16-2008 Dean Bentley: This is a delightful book, written by someone who obviously cares about his family and treasures the great memories of childhood. Not enough stories about those wonderful grandparents though as I could have kept reading! Incidentally, I spent a lot of my youth just north of Jeff's hometown, and even though I was a generation ahead of him, we shared some of the same adventures: the beautiful lakes, Greenfield Village, the milk deliveries, and the wonderful variety of ethnic cuisine in any Michigan town of decent size! Loved the pictures by the way. Thanks, Jeff, for taking the time to share such childhood joy with just the right touch of mischief here and there. And best wishes to your family, those still with us and all those who have gone on to wait in the other heaven!

12:00pm 07-12-2008 Gordon Castelnero: "The Little Grownup" rekindled the memory of what it was like to experience a "true" childhood. For those of us who grew up in the 1970s, we came at the tail end of an era that's long gone by. Jeff's detailed memories paint the perfect picture of an innocence we fondly embraced around traditional family values. Not only will this book be a remembrance to older generations, but an inspiration to the young who'll see how we found happiness at time when today's technology was called science fiction.

9:02am 07-06-2008 Rosanne: Brought back a lot of memories as I also grew up in this era. Great book, Jeff!

8:55am 06-22-2008 Sharifa: I've only read a few excerpts (waiting for mom to pass it on), but I got a real kick from the pages I read. I can't wait to finish it, I'm sure I'll love it!

8:51am 06-22-2008 Yvonne: Hi Jeff,
Congratulations on your first book, it's amazing! I've enjoyed reading it and look forward to the next one. And then you can help me write my own...

4:37pm 06-10-2008 Paul: Great book. Jeff perfectly captured growing up in the 60's and 70's. Very enjoyable read...you'll love it.

9:11pm 06-03-2008 florence cephas: Jeff I enjoy your book, you are a great writer are you writing a another book soon, cant wait.

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