White
Summer Dress |
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A WOMAN'S STORY FROM A MAN'S HEART
-- A real love story that reads like a novel. It follows the true life of an exceptional Sonoma County woman's mysterious journey to find love near the edges of life. Through a set of extraordinary circumstances she meets her husband to-be at a Huichol Indian ceremony and moves to the West Indies where they hobnob with the rich and famous until life carries them downstream into the unknown. This deeply romantic tale takes the reader to remote Caribbean hideaways and far-off forgotten places where adventure, opulence, isolation, and tragedy reshapes beliefs about love. Editorials: Chris Blackwell, Founder of Island Records, writes, "White Summer Dress is moving and truly rewarding. I identify very much with the book. I'm putting copies at each of my properties for their library." Biography, Island Outpost
Rosemary Ward, PhD,
says,
“Incredible, enchanted, a page turner.” |
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Reviews: "I enjoyed "White Summer Dress" very much. Reading a book these days is a time luxury for me, and I indulged myself in the pleasure of reading it. I have lived in the hills of Cazadero up old Caz Road and explored Sonoma county in great detail, so I identified with so many of the places you shared. I so much appreciate you writing this book and sharing yourself and Mari so openly. I think that people need to know that Love can be this way. I too, have a partner and a relationship that is so special and I struggle sometimes with “how could I deal with it, should he need to go away”. Your story was inspirational to me in many ways. Best of everything to you; I hope your life is being very wonderful" - Karen Howard, Secret Sanctuary "I finished White Summer Dress and I thoroughly enjoyed it. What a life you've had, and will continue to have. Your description of Mari's battle with cancer was truly gripping. My wife, Maureen, and I have the same sort of relationship you two had, and I cannot imagine what you went through. I also loved your descriptions of your adventures in the Caribbean. Really, the whole book was an enjoyable read." - David Everett, Software Engineer "I'm really
enjoying this book and think the way you write is excellent. I can see
everything as though I'm right there with you and Mari's family. Thank
you for giving me the pleasure of reading this wonderful book."
"White Summer Dress is one of those rare and magical books that becomes the "Adventure of a lifetime"! Tom sawyer utterly captures what it is to live life to its' fullest; with gusto, wild abandon , and a deep exploration of inner and universal truths. If you like "to experience" on the written page, White Summer Dress is the book that will take you there!" - Chris Noyd "I so enjoyed your book reading at Copperfield’s; it was like nourishment for the soul! I admire your courage, your humbleness, your heart, and most of all, your spirit. You say that that night was a wonder and somewhat like being in a trans…. I have a feeling you’ve had a many nights like that J Awesome story… it doesn’t end, it only continues." - Joan Hill "During your reading the room was feeling quite wonderful. I was glad to be there. I had just read your book a few days before. The combination of just reading and hearing you speak the words out loud was kind of stereophonic! Your book was so clean in the parts that described your relationship- that is so rare. So, thank you big time. Congratulations." - Terry Ryder I am nursing the last few pages of White Summer Dress....It's been quite a deep and moving journey." - Bertha Jean Schmidt "I just read the first chapter from the website. I'm totally hooked." - Daniel Brennan "Your book has me begging to bare my soul." - Susan Hill Bostwick "This is one of the most exciting books that I have ever read. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book to everyone." - Edward Hampton, Los Angeles, CA "I have just read the remaining 110 pages of White Summer Dress and found the book to be a powerful mind-altering odyssey of the soul. The book left me sobbing audibly, while smiling deeply within. Bless you for this precious gift." - Linda Belisle
"I can't decide whether to
compare White Summer Dress to Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell
Tolls" or to Ken Kesey's "Sometimes A Great Notion". It has the
simplicity and candor of the first and the "I was lent a
copy of your book "White Summer Dress". When I first looked at the
title I wasn't sure what to make of it. But taking my friend at her
word that I would enjoy it, I read it. Once I started I couldn't lay
it down. Your story is wonderful, tragic, and yet full of hope. I am
unable to get it out of my mind.
"It's quite a story,
Tom, and you are a generous storyteller. You say kind things about
everyone because you are a kind man. Frankly, I can't figure out if
you're Forrest Gump or Jesus. Not many people get to walk with so much
love in their hearts as you do -- and then climb on a Harley. Maybe I
am naive. "Talk about a connection... I just finished your book this weekend.. What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to Mari this is... Thank you for sharing this incredible love story. I can't wait to read about the next part of your journey" - Nancy Tonilli "Tom Sawyer's story
telling is reminiscent of sitting around a cast-iron stove amidst
sawdust, buddies and old love letters, still glimmering with
passionate ink. One wonder's if this is a story of an ordinary man
experiencing the extraordinary or is this an extraordinary man finding
the extraordinary in the ordinary." "It's taken me several months to read "White Summer Dress," I read it during my lunch breaks. I see that you are very lucky to have had such a great love with a wonderful woman. I'm sorry I never met her. Keep searching. You'll never find another love like that, but that doesn't mean you won't find another great love." -Chris Coursey, Columnist, The Press Democrat "Once you start
reading this book, you can't put it down. This book will take you
places inside of yourself that you may not otherwise touch. It is an
adventure that opens the heart and awakens the spirit. The awareness
of the infinite journey is revealed in this book. I highly recommend
it!" -Theresa Taft
“I couldn't put it down, the best book I've ever read.”
–Debra
Ward "First off, the disclaimer that I knew the woman in the white summer dress. And it is wonderful to spend time with her and her true love in these pages. However, no one should miss this story. IT is so unusual, so brave, so raw and revealing, and so full of aliveness and courage. Plus, one heck of a good adventure story...and it's all TRUE. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down. And you will look at life in a new way after reading it. Mari, the woman of the title, is someone her husband is sharing with the world, and she enriches each of us with her presence...almost an archetype of a Woman with Heart. You will learn. You will grow. You will love her and be grateful to Tom for sharing their story. They are two people who color outside the lines and love beyond measure. It is the magical story of how a man and a woman meet, fall in love, take joyous gypsy road trips, and alas, do not live forever. There is tragedy and loss, for this is real life...but the spiritual redemption they garner from their approach will move and inspire you. Read it!" –Naima Shea, Taos, NM "It's engrossing and scary. I keep reminding myself, "This is real life." I finished White Summer Dress last night. What a book. It's a page-turner; I couldn't put it down; I had to see what was going to happen next." -Roger House "It was wonderful and insightful. Congratulations." -Gabrielle Lakatos "An amazing tribute to Mari, I devoured the first chapter and will fill my soul with the rest." -Moses Kravitz
"Thank you for sharing
your story and journey in White Summer Dress. It was
interesting and an emotional read. I appreciated the ending -
journey on."
-Cherry King
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