Testimonials for The Pride of Park Avenue
"I just finished your book; thanks for opening up your world (and your heart) to everyone who reads this amazing book. I found The Pride of Park Avenue intriguing, inspirational, and well written."- Jennifer Krassinger, former high school classmate, Eureka High School, class of 1992
"So I finished your book- easy reading, extremely inspirational, leaves you wanting the next chapter. When's the next one coming out?" - Dani Clift, former high school classmate, Eureka High School, class of 1992
"I just got the book yesterday and finished it last night (about 5 hours after receiving it!!). It was so well written and easy to read, I could not put it down. Great work! You schooled me on a few things."- Melody McIntyre, former schoolmate, Eureka High
"I just wanted to let you know that I already read the entire book and I think that it is great!! I couldn't put it down!! You did such a good job with it." - Ayanna Hightower, former schoolmate, University of Central Missouri
"I'm liking what I've read thus far. I've never read anything like it." - Dale Brendel, Executive Editor, Independence Examiner (my boss!!!)
"The book is really, really good but at the same time disturbing. My life has been blessed compared to what you've been through and you're a miracle in yourself for having lived through all of this and come out the other side not only all in one piece but, well, an amazing person because of it and in spite of it. You're a true inspiration and I hope you'll use this life you've had to inspire others." - Ginger Kuftack, co-worker, Independence Examiner
OTHER FEEDBACK INCLUDES:
"The Pride of Park Avenue, a complex, yet remarkable tribute to a community and the individuals that compose it. It's real life; sex, violence, drugs, humor and pathos. The characters and setting are memorable, and the style varied and immediate."--R.M. Kinder, author, An Absolute Gentleman
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"Much like a war correspondent, Porter escorts the reader into a world otherwise forbidden and largely unknown by Middle Class Americans. His use of authentic street language, vivid characterization and compelling plots is reminiscent of James Baldwin and Langston Hughes. Porter’s work is indeed remarkable – a credible update on today’s Street Corner USA – and a welcome contribution to 21st century American literature." ----Rhiannon Ross, American writer and journalist
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“Okay. Wow. I loved it. I think you are an excellent writer, and you’re ability to recount conversations with raw, real talk and slang in a way that flows to the reader is excellent. I can say this; I didn’t want it to end. I kept scrolling down at the end to see where the next chapter was. If I could sum up your stories in a single word: resilience.” –Amy Brown Gander, youth counselor, Youth In Need
