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Recent Reviews for Phyllis Jean Green

Above and Below (Book) - 10/5/2009 5:21:11 AM
I bought your book when I was brand new to AD, and I love it. You inspire me. jen

Above and Below (Book) - 8/8/2007 9:31:28 AM
I read this book and was thoroughly entranced. Truly original, diverse and compassionate. A thoroughly passionate write. Excellent. Liz For a more informed review go to my website.

Above and Below (Book) - 5/13/2007 10:58:33 AM
(((Pea))), Congratulations! This is a book I would love to read. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Above and Below (Book) - 3/30/2007 7:24:10 AM
Thank you, Pod. Arrived today with more book markers[inside joke] ATC was mentioned and I thank you

Above and Below (Book) - 3/24/2007 11:33:51 AM
In Phyllis Jean Green's ABOVE AND BELOW readers discover and celebrate the voice of an exceptional modern poet whose work and words drench suffering with compassion, history with relevance, and human love with soulful depth. This is a title to greedily savor for oneself and to make a gift of to others--something we especially should not overlook as we observe National Poetry Month. Aberjhani

Above and Below (Book) - 3/24/2007 6:35:30 AM
A heartfelt Congratulations, looking forward to reading more... Carole~

Above and Below (Book) - 3/23/2007 8:30:49 PM
This one's got a fightin' spirit. good job

Above and Below (Book) - 3/23/2007 2:51:06 PM
Congratulations!!!!

Above and Below (Book) - 3/23/2007 1:51:16 PM
Congratulations and wishes for continued sucess in this and all of your literary endeavors dear friend...sounds and reads like a winner. Fee

Spinning Straw: the Jeff Apple Story (Book) - 6/28/2006 5:16:41 PM
COmpelling preview. I am sure the rest of the book is just as commanding. Autism is so sad and yet there is real hope with early intervention. Janet

Straw-Hat Theater (Book) - 3/5/2006 5:12:48 AM
Excellent writing. Your excerpt took me right back to the You take me back to Coney Island of old.

Straw-Hat Theater (Book) - 9/26/2004 4:15:03 PM
< <Pale linen, pinched waists and ankle-tickling skirts>> Evocative, vibrant and sharp, Phyllis. Your style brims with nostalgia and whimsey...fascinating work. I wish you much success! Gina

Spinning Straw: the Jeff Apple Story (Book) - 6/25/2003 6:09:33 AM
Fantastic preview Phyllis!

Straw-Hat Theater (Book) - 5/6/2003 10:33:07 AM
This book sounds like a fun read. I enjoy your style.

Owner Will Repair Kitchen Floor {flash humor} (Short Story) - 10/23/2009 7:56:03 PM
Love this writing; it brings back a familiar scene of all times, New Years Eve, 2007. Mop! Mop! Smear! Smear! Water, water everywhere :)

This is Your Lucky Day by Euceless Liesalot (Short Story) - 10/10/2009 4:14:41 AM
This is so funny, Phyllis! I love this kind of satire, so outrageous you sometimes wonder if it's true! Thanks for the smile!

Scrawny Kid Clerked at Thrifty (Short Story) - 10/10/2009 4:10:27 AM
The thing about retail (of which I've spent over 20 years of my life) is that your customers become as familiar to you as family. At times, more so b/c you sometimes see them more than your family. What a nice array of personalities you've written about here.

Christmas Fax for da Broads in da Audience (Short Story) - 11/21/2008 6:48:50 PM
heheh! :))) delightful! hugs, Gina

Scrawny Kid Clerked at Thrifty (Short Story) - 11/6/2008 2:26:20 PM
Great story, Pea; brava! And yes, I want a copy of that book, and so does Karla!! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D X0X0X0

Courting Able (Short Story) - 8/22/2008 5:14:43 AM
Hello...I'm coming in to this quite some time after you wrote it, as a fairly new member at A/D...I enjoyed very much your thank you poem to poets in your bio...and this story caught my eye since you were asking for comments... Conceptually and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It is, of course, very fast paced, almost the rambling thoughts that flow through our minds, and, in this case, Shiela's. While I adjusted to the pace, there were a few stumbles with fragments. Fragments are ok with me, but when they stop my read and I have to go back, I think the writer should reconsider and decide whether she wants to actually disrupt the story in that way. I read a lot of books, so this type of issue does affect me. What Shiela would want, in my mind, would be to allow the reader to absorb her thoughts as they come through her head...to do that, the reader can't be asked to stumble and say, "huh?" what did you say! Just a few places...easily reconsidered...Shiela has a story to tell, I'm glad you the writer is helping her with it! God Bless!

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 12/27/2007 11:20:43 PM
Pea, you are so silly! LMAO!!! I just love your sense of humour! Merry Christmas and God bless, Sandie.

Owner Will Repair Kitchen Floor {flash humor} (Short Story) - 12/20/2007 7:34:04 PM
Lol!!! Very humorous. Enjoyed.

This is Your Lucky Day by Euceless Liesalot (Short Story) - 12/20/2007 7:29:36 PM
Enjoyed very much. A good write.

Christmas Fax for da Broads in da Audience (Short Story) - 12/20/2007 7:26:44 PM
LOL!!!!!!!!! Very Funny.

Owner Will Repair Kitchen Floor {flash humor} (Short Story) - 12/6/2007 3:02:33 AM
Really enjoyed this....put a smile on my face!

Courting Able (Short Story) - 11/29/2007 12:24:34 PM
Other than breaking up the two long paragraphs into more digestible chunks, I wouldn't touch a thing content-wise. Having been through a very similar situation, it spoke directly to my heart. That's a good thing!

Flashing (Short Story) - 10/29/2007 11:27:47 AM
(((Pea))) *Applause* Hello, my name is Karla and I am an alcoholic. 24 years sober, thank you very much. By the Grace of God... Excellent, inspiring, potentially life-saving write: well done. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Courting Able (Short Story) - 9/25/2007 11:27:56 PM
This is a great story very well written. Hugs Angela

Courting Able (Short Story) - 9/10/2007 12:33:57 PM
Good write. Very interesting story.

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 8/29/2007 10:38:53 PM
Great humor! Enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing. We can all use a good laugh once in a while.

Christmas Fax for da Broads in da Audience (Short Story) - 7/27/2007 7:06:24 PM
lol. I never knew but it makes sense that all the reindeer hauling ole Santa were female. lol. Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Liz

Owner Will Repair Kitchen Floor {flash humor} (Short Story) - 7/27/2007 1:13:02 AM
Luv'd it. I know I'm late posting but good things are worth coming back to and I thought it was just my eyes that opened one at a time. PLB&G for sharing this wonderful write. <Mikii>

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 6/28/2007 12:24:10 PM
Pea, your funny bone's showing with this one. I enjoyed the narrative voice. Nordette

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 6/14/2007 1:22:25 PM
Enjoyed this very much...expressed very well, creative and humorous, enjoyed! Blessings, Joyce B.

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 6/13/2007 5:38:07 PM
I'm glad you put this here also. This is great right down to the talk of the day. Lady J

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 6/13/2007 8:34:33 AM
Hilarious! LOL

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 6/13/2007 8:04:14 AM
Pea... you're one of a kind! This is too funny for words!!!!!! Carmen :-)

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 6/13/2007 2:51:52 AM
Tooooo funny but wish it were so for my diabetic diet. LOL Fee

Euceless Laughs, Y O U Laugh {Capice?} (Short Story) - 6/12/2007 8:27:34 PM
cleverly written laced with humor-i enjoyed this

Valley of the Shadow by Sybil Austin Skakle - Review (Article) - 11/2/2009 1:25:37 AM
You have set the standard for excellent reviews, Ms. Green. One day, hopefully, I can emulate your talents. Warm regards ... Reginald V. Johnson

Calling Dr. Mengele, Calling Dr. Mengele (Article) - 10/18/2009 6:02:10 AM
(((((Pea))))) *cringe* I'm sorry you went through this hell - no wonder I don't like dentists. Allergic to pain. (((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.

Calling Dr. Mengele, Calling Dr. Mengele (Article) - 10/18/2009 3:43:02 AM
I hate dentist's.

Calling Dr. Mengele, Calling Dr. Mengele (Article) - 10/18/2009 3:27:10 AM
We should invite that dentist to the Swedish Castle Bash, we need someone expert in pain psychological and the other too! EDvard

Review of A Brother's Journey by Richard Pelzer (Article) - 9/30/2009 5:24:17 PM
Okay, I just finished reading A Child Called "IT" by David Pelzer, and I had to make a list of books I thought I might want to read for school and stuff and this book was on it. So when I finish the book, I'm thinking, "Pelzer... that name sounds familiar somehow..." So I go back and look at the list, and then it's like, "Wait a minute! wasn't one of David's brother's names Richard?" Anyway, after reading A Child Called "IT", I'm anxious to read this one as well. Um, yeah, I'm kind of a bookworm type of guy, but hey, I like to read. There's nothing wrong in that, is there?

Review of A Brother's Journey by Richard Pelzer (Article) - 9/24/2009 1:01:42 AM
Personally, as much as I've wanted to read these books in the past, I can never bring myself to do it. Having suffered through an abusive childhood myself, I find myself to emotionally close to the subjects to read the books objectively or even dispassionately. I become too angered and enraged at the injustice of abuse to continue reading. To me, it's not just a book, it's a life.

Show and Tell by Karen Vanderlaan - Review (Article) - 8/30/2009 1:58:39 AM
well said

Show and Tell by Karen Vanderlaan - Review (Article) - 8/29/2009 7:07:20 PM
it's on my list..LadyJ

Show and Tell by Karen Vanderlaan - Review (Article) - 8/29/2009 10:49:19 AM
I have read and enjoyed this book tremendously and yes on a scale of one to ten it is a defiante ten. Karen gives hope, and inspiration in each chapter. hugs fee

Review of A Brother's Journey by Richard Pelzer (Article) - 7/21/2009 12:43:41 PM
hey I really want to know if Richard and David ever talk, they have been though so much as children, and I was wondering if anyone knows if they keep in touch! I love these books, makes me look for things in childrens lives that might show a sign, im more observant to things like that now, im reading Richards book now, I had no idea that Davids brother had a book till we moved in to a new house and i found it!

Review of A Brother's Journey by Richard Pelzer (Article) - 6/23/2009 6:06:41 PM
Kylie is right! Happily, David Pelzer is very much alive. I found references to his death, but like the saying goes, "they were exaggerated." I apologize for the error! I should have done more research! Richard Pelzer's publcist wrote a favorable review of my review. Makes me feel a l i t t l e better that she didn't notice I goofed. Thank you, Kylie. I hope you are able to read through to the end. SO painful. Blessings to all! Phyllis

Review of A Brother's Journey by Richard Pelzer (Article) - 6/23/2009 3:27:47 AM
I have read David Pelzers books and currently have 'A Brothers Journey' on order. I was deeply affected by Davids books and it makes me so scared for the kids currently going through this that havent been rescued yet. I hope their lives dont end in tragedy. Just a question about your review. You say that David Pelzer passed away but I can not find any other reference to his death anywhere & was wondering if maybe you had gotten mixed up. Could you verify if it is infact true.

Review of A Brother's Journey by Richard Pelzer (Article) - 11/21/2008 3:52:08 AM
excellent review, not sure i'm up to the book

Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum -- a Review (Article) - 10/15/2008 5:44:29 PM
Great review. You put me right inside the book and the author. Excellent. Liz

Heart Attack Symptoms Differ for Men and Women -- Read and Share! (Article) - 10/7/2008 8:02:08 PM
I love going back and reading some of the older articles. I'm glad I found this very important and educational article. Thanks for sharing.

Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum -- a Review (Article) - 10/5/2008 12:51:53 PM
Hi Pea: Wonderful review of this book! This books sounds like an inspiring book for women who are in the same situation. I'm sure it will sell well. Sandie Angel :o)

Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum -- a Review (Article) - 10/3/2008 12:33:09 PM
a well written review-

Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum -- a Review (Article) - 10/3/2008 6:30:30 AM
Pea, If I ever have another book out - pray you'll do the review! This is compelling, making the reader want to go out and get. This. Book. Well done. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum -- a Review (Article) - 10/3/2008 4:19:39 AM
Pod does a great job with reviews as in plural. I understand it is not easy but she does it. Plus I am a nag! Angels That Care

Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum -- a Review (Article) - 10/2/2008 8:07:48 PM
Why you little monkey you...I had no idea you did reviews as well as all your other talents. You are an exceptional lady my friend. Hope you are well, I miss you. Love, Bonnie

Angels That Care: Think Education, Think Sharing, Think TLC (Article) - 9/17/2008 8:12:37 AM
Dear Ms. Green, I can see from your articles that you are a well organized leader.With this said, is there a way you can bring all authors and members of Authors Den too together to form an association with a mission to make a difference in the lives of others? Great works! Regards, Joey

The Silent Epidemic (Article) - 2/28/2008 11:52:22 AM
You made two extremely relevant statements: therapy is most effective when begun as soon after the brain injury as possible and that many professionals do not recognize brain injury...which prevents point one. My wife began therapy 15 months after her incident. A portion of that time was spent putting together a professional team whose purpose was to change the mind of our insurance company and get them to pay for treatment after their initial refusal.

Angels That Care: Think Education, Think Sharing, Think TLC (Article) - 9/25/2007 11:23:14 PM
Thank you I joined Angels That Care group a few years ago and it is a wonderful cause as I was abused and no the pain that we go through. I did not know you were here at Authrosden this is great hope to hear from you. Hugs Angela aka Angellady

Message to unsure and depressed (Article) - 7/27/2007 7:12:49 PM
Wise words and the fight for self-esteem is a never ending battle in my world. Having bipolar disorder makes coping a real challenge daily. Abuse. I've had enough thank you. Your words ring so true and inspiring that yes, we have to do it ourselves. Excellent. Liz

Heart Attack Symptoms Differ for Men and Women -- Read and Share! (Article) - 4/9/2007 1:32:08 PM
Thanks for sharing this valuable info.

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/22/2009 8:46:50 AM
Vista Magic Oh contrare' Vista's B. Gates Worst nightmare Sadly you too Have awakened in his bed Only to find that Your computer's really dead. Fun write. Patrick

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/21/2009 6:49:39 PM
Phyllis, I agree with Roger on this one. Very funny! What will happen next? Axilea

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/21/2009 3:14:06 PM
computer dysfunction is a communicable disease and I know of no one that has not suffered the consequences of its bite! -- thanks for the humor Phyliss Jean -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/20/2009 9:58:18 AM
A wonderful sense of humor. This reads like a 21st century Marx Brothers scene.

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/18/2009 5:00:33 AM
Great feeling of frustration in this poem. It's playful, too. Hugs, Sheila

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/17/2009 6:23:08 PM
Know this feeling too well. Great humor although your anxiety in being without....shows. Blessings! Susan

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/17/2009 12:11:04 PM
It is indeed amazing how we have come to rely on the computer. I was without my internet connection for a few days and it took some real "adjustments." Thank you, Pea. Love and best wishes, Regis

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/17/2009 8:43:00 AM
30 years ago, I didn't own a computer and now it seems I can't live without one. Love & Light, Joseph

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/17/2009 8:21:08 AM
lol ya gotta love it. Good one, Pea.

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 4:58:51 PM
Hold On!!! OHHhhh SHITzoooooo A PC CRASH! You should be back on yur'bigger gigs soon!

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 3:40:21 PM
wishing it back safe and sound

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 12:47:55 PM
Oh Pea this is a stitch....:)

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 12:09:20 PM
I feel you pain, Pod. This too should pass or not!

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 9:44:57 AM
Have to smile about this one, going through the same crisis with mine...yuk Feel better soon, Pea. Carole~

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 8:37:49 AM
Ahhh ... poor baby, Kinda like losing the windshield on your spaceship. And dental torture too? I know what it's like, they're fickle as my first wife. Peace sweet pea r

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 4:45:15 AM
Pea, I don't know what I would do without my computer, I wouldn't be able to read poetry that makes me laugh like this one. You are too much! Very cute poem. Thanks for sharing, we all can relate. Much peace, love, and light, Amber "V"

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 4:32:22 AM
cute write-i hope you are feeling better

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 4:24:27 AM
I love it and for the millions of us out there you spoke quite well to describe how we all feel when for whatever reasons we lose our friend...PC. hugs fee

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 4:22:26 AM
What a wonderful world we live in. Is there life after computer? Stay tuned for the end of civilized world as we know it, when the "Humals" try to claw their way back from almost destruction. "Humal:" Part animal, part human, characters in the next novel I will be writing after I finish the hard-boiled detective one. Sorry for the ad, just got carried away . . .

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 3:57:58 AM
Technology: you learn to love it or hate it. Right now, I'm not so sure. Our computer picked up a virus somewhere, shuts down in the middle of whatever I'm doing, and I'm ready to throw the *expletive deleted* clear across Texas!!!! Agree with Paul D. Berube, (((Pea))) - think we're addicted. Having no job, being disabled, have no life. :( I feel your frustrations - very well penned. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 3:16:38 AM
Withdrawal is no fun, Phyllis. ;-)

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 12:10:30 AM
Geez,you really got me laughing and can I relate or what???? Learned my lesson, now I have three so when one breaks down I can still remain connected. Get feeling better.... Be always safe, Karen

Holding Pattern (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 11:07:52 PM
...and next week, the Cable Guy... it never stops. Nice one, Pea! John

Shadow Play (Poetry) - 11/14/2009 6:00:08 PM
Skillfully executed, a thing of beauty. Also noticed wonderful use of line endings.

Shadow Play (Poetry) - 11/14/2009 10:10:13 AM
Agreed Pea...very unique and very playful...I love the reference to the cats. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister, Barbie.