Readers Write About Lila Hopkins' Books
Below are some comments from readers. Watch this page soon for adances in the way we communicate with readers.
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I don't know were to start! OK well my name is Jennifer Jones Young I'm in Roan Mountain
I never was into reading books in school after school i read a few midwives and herb
books but never all of the book. I was at Green Mother Goods in Boone NC when I saw
a few books picked some up and put them back. I picked up Weave Me a Song a warm spirit came
over me I had only read the title.I of course got the book and also Strike a Golden Chord. As soon as I got home
i open it to the acknowledgments the first person you thank Ellie I said well I know her we are good friends she plays
music for the kids sometimes. I never ever have read a fiction book until this week. I feel parts of the book are my life.
My mom lives in Morganton my grandmother took me in. I ask my husband are you suppose to see things in you mind like a TV
in your brain when you read he looks at me like I'm crazy and says yes. I have never really had this feeling to do that
in my mind until now. I'm on chapter five so forgive me if I say this not knowing what grams looks like put I see her with a long dress
long hair in a bun somewhat like my great grandmother Mamie Oaks Jones. If I never meet you as I would like I thank you
for a gift you have given me I read to my children but never had a love for books as i always wanted them to but I have the love
for for reading now! So with this gift I can truly give my kids the true meaning for the love of reading books by loving them myself.
It would be like trying to teach them to love Jesus without loving him myself. Thank you my dear friend!
I never thought a local book would be what it takes i will try other local books only after I read the two I have and all you
other books.
Jennifer Jones Young
In the meantime here are comments from people who have read Lila's books.
Dec. 14, 2004
Dear Lila,
I finished your book this afternoon. (Strike a Golden Chord) It truly touched me on a number of levels; as I closed the book I started sobbing.
You have such a gift! It was incredible to me in both books how many details you provided about so many different subjects...from owls to organs to spinning. You must have done a great deal of research. You also have a fine grasp of the flow--keeping the reader hanging on every word, many of which are so very descriptive. The stories seem very, very real.
In some ways I related to the character. I have a masters in organ performance and learned many of the larger works. I've loved playing organ and organ music since early high school. The composers that you mentioned certainly were standard for every organist pursuing higher education.
The death of the father really touched me. I'm starting to watch my own father start to become frail. I'm one who grieves before I have a loss and you artfully drew me in emotionally to feel the grief as very real.
Gratefully,
Linda Young
October 30, 2007
Dear Lila,
What a sweet surprise to receive your latest book, The Master Craftsman. It starts off so well--makes me want to keep reading. You do tell stories and write so as to captivate your readers.
Love,
Betty Watson
Magnolia Mansions Press
from the desk of Margaret B. Ellis
November 11/29/07
What a joy to read such classic writing. Thank you so much for sharing this one.
I sat down to read "Weave Me A Song" leisurely but guess what? I read it from cover to cover before I closed my eyes well after midnight.
-- Dr. Evelyn Lewis, retired university professor., Phoenix, Arizona
You are an historian and ethnographer. You wrote so we could hear G.G. and others speak. I even got out a map to see where you are.
-- Patsy Liclan, Wycliff Bible Translator, Peru, South America
I couldn't put it down until I had read to the last page, and then had to re-read the last page, because I couldnt believe it was over.
-- Carolyn Howser, Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Mrs. Hopkins characters do not preach so much as live their author's ideals. Mrs. Hopkins style is smooth and graceful.
-- Schuyler Kaufman, in Carolina Mountain Living
Your book shows your affection and warmth for the mountain people.
-- Faith Lacey, Newland, North Carolina
Loved your characters, especially the feisty Gram.
-- Ellen Wightman, Miami, Florida
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I am reading "Weave Me A Song" and am enraptured.
-- Joyce Russell, Richmond, Virginia
Oh, how I love "Weave Me A Song!" How I admire a writer who can develop a believable contemporary plot in a setting of this region. You have captured not only information about traditional crafts, more importantly, you've captured traditional values, and the morals of our local people.
-- Catherin Bare, Boone, North Carolina
I treasure "Weave Me A Song." As a fellow artist, I know how hard it is to "show" your work. One's art is, in many ways, an extension of the soul and the psyche and you always run the terrible risk of rejection. You have done well with this story.
-- Carolyn Chester, Linville, North Carolina
The book is spectacular. I don't recall ever seeing a good novel illustrated by the author. What an achievement.
-- Sherie Dye, Juneau, Alaska
Our friends won't believe we are close friends of such an author. Such an honor!
-- Richard Beal. Caracus, Venezuela
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