“What a remarkable testimony her story is to the relentless love of God. She tells it with unwavering honesty and a voice that finds its sure rhythm with each chapter.”
~Becky Jackson
“What a beautiful surprise it was to read this amazing book! A MUST READ! I so appreciate her raw vulnerability and honesty. I love to hear throughout her writings how God pursues us even when we may not even be aware or blatantly reject Him. I love how she paints a picture that our Heavenly Father’s daily mercy unconditional love, & overwhelming forgiveness is REAL. I am reminded how we think we know someone, and yet we have NO clue what they have lived or are walking through.” ~Jackie Darby
“Opened the book as soon as I got it and read the whole thing start to finish. I couldn’t put it down. You bared your soul and touched our hearts.” ~Carole Basil
“Finished in 2 days! I’m in awe of your honesty, absolutely love your love/hate relationship with your hair! Oh how I can relate. Your family dynamics/dysfunction is so similar to mine and I’m quite certain many others. Your book is freeing! Free to accept who we are, the good, the bad, and ugly. Forgive as we have been forgiven. Thank you for making it easier for me, personally, to accept myself, and my love for Jesus.”~Lori Love Toepper
“I loved the entire book from start to finish. I read it in one sitting! The word choice and use of language was impeccable. It speaks truth from the very heart. A wonderful skilled author! A must read!” ~Michelle Ferrante
“This is the first book I have ever read in less than one day. I couldn’t put it down. This is powerful. Disfunction, love, courage and God on the move. Can’t wait for the sequel. Love this book.” ~BJM
“I absolutely LOVED your book! I read it in one sitting and didn’t want it to be over. It was raw and honest and beautifully written. Your words paint such vivid pictures. One of my favorite lines was ‘Like an unsanitary penny passed over in the parking lot, I’m hardly worth the effort.’ Wow!! That just said it all in the moment. Congratulations to you on a great achievement.” ~Karen Schmidt Barry
“JoAnn has the ability thru her writings that bring comfort to the reader and reinforces how we are not alone when times seem impossible. This is such an inspirational and enjoyable read. I laughed, cried, and reminisced of our past times together. You won’t want to put it down. Please purchase, you won’t regret it and will feel so inspired when you finish the book. Congratulations to this fabulous author. Cannot wait for Book 2.” ~Jeanne Johnson
“JoAnn, I finished reading your book. The pages are filled with honesty & inspiration from growing in self to growing in Christ. Even more of a special read during Easter season.” ~Lynne Takington Coughlin
“I just finished reading this book of Hope for us all. I read it with the mind set that I didn’t already know some of the story and know today’s outcome. The flow of the story kept me intrigued waiting to be drawn back to each person’s part of the story. I also know your Jesus, and I believe for your readers, that telling your story so openly and honestly will help others to know Him also. I pray continued healing for you, David, and your family.” ~Vickie Osborne
“So many parts of this book I loved so much, I guess because they resonate with my heart. How ‘singing brings happy feelings when no amount of talking can.’ I loved how you shared your feelings about being a stay-at-home mom. I could go on some more…my favorite though was the last chapter. I have no words… ~Neva Boone
“You are a brilliant writer. I just completed your book, Divine Surprise, and I would like to say, Thank You for sharing your life. Words cannot describe what this book has done for me. In fact, I wasted no time ordering your next book, God Speaks for Himself. God bless you. ~Ed Piper
“BEAUTIFUL AND VULNERABLE ~ A must read! I couldn’t put this book down! It is raw, vulnerable and honest. A true story of how the Lord redeemed & transformed Jo Ann’s life. I appreciate her deep transparency and her simple writing style. She is so relatable and draws you into wanting to know more about a relationship with God, His unconditional love, forgiveness, and grace. Thank you for sharing your heart! I highly recommend this book for everyone who is searching for the Truth in life.” ~RD
Honest and Sincere. What a great read. An innocent and honest story written by Jo Ann. ~Betty Jo
“Beautifully written. Like many people, the journey to finding Christ in our lives is long and difficult. I was hooked from the very beginning and wanted so badly to take little 7-year old JoAnn in my arms and hold her and love her. That feeling lasted throughout the book. I’m so glad she has reached a place of joy and happiness in her life. I grew up in that house—in that family of affection and I know how special it was. You cannot read this book without feeling something deep. Thank you, JoAnn, for your bravery and for sharing your story.” ~Kimberly DuBois, Goodreads
“Beautifully written. Like many people, the journey to finding Christ in our lives is long and difficult. I was hooked from the very beginning and wanted so badly to take little 7-year old JoAnn in my arms and hold her and love her. That feeling lasted throughout the book. I’m so glad she has reached a place of joy and happiness in her life. I grew up in that house—in that family of affection and I know how special it was. You cannot read this book without feeling something deep. Thank you, JoAnn, for your bravery and for sharing your story.” ~Kimberly DuBois, Goodreads
“Glory to the One True God. What I absolutely love about this story (aside from the fact that it is verifiably true and so close to my own heart) is how the undeniable love of Christ and all-encompassing glory of God is revealed time and again throughout the raw account of the nitty-gritty human life on earth. Jo Ann’s writing beautifully points to our Savior, who is Jesus Christ, at every turn. Well done, faithful servant.” ~Trish Tell
“What a remarkable testimony her story is to the relentless love of God. She tells it with unwavering honesty and a voice that finds its sure rhythm with each chapter.”
~Becky Jackson
“What a beautiful surprise it was to read this amazing book! A MUST READ! I so appreciate her raw vulnerability and honesty. I love to hear throughout her writings how God pursues us even when we may not even be aware or blatantly reject Him. I love how she paints a picture that our Heavenly Father’s daily mercy unconditional love, & overwhelming forgiveness is REAL. I am reminded how we think we know someone, and yet we have NO clue what they have lived or are walking through.” ~Jackie Darby
“Opened the book as soon as I got it and read the whole thing start to finish. I couldn’t put it down. You bared your soul and touched our hearts.” ~Carole Basil
“Finished in 2 days! I’m in awe of your honesty, absolutely love your love/hate relationship with your hair! Oh how I can relate. Your family dynamics/dysfunction is so similar to mine and I’m quite certain many others. Your book is freeing! Free to accept who we are, the good, the bad, and ugly. Forgive as we have been forgiven. Thank you for making it easier for me, personally, to accept myself, and my love for Jesus.”~Lori Love Toepper
“I loved the entire book from start to finish. I read it in one sitting! The word choice and use of language was impeccable. It speaks truth from the very heart. A wonderful skilled author! A must read!” ~Michelle Ferrante
“This is the first book I have ever read in less than one day. I couldn’t put it down. This is powerful. Disfunction, love, courage and God on the move. Can’t wait for the sequel. Love this book.” ~BJM
“I absolutely LOVED your book! I read it in one sitting and didn’t want it to be over. It was raw and honest and beautifully written. Your words paint such vivid pictures. One of my favorite lines was ‘Like an unsanitary penny passed over in the parking lot, I’m hardly worth the effort.’ Wow!! That just said it all in the moment. Congratulations to you on a great achievement.” ~Karen Schmidt Barry
“JoAnn has the ability thru her writings that bring comfort to the reader and reinforces how we are not alone when times seem impossible. This is such an inspirational and enjoyable read. I laughed, cried, and reminisced of our past times together. You won’t want to put it down. Please purchase, you won’t regret it and will feel so inspired when you finish the book. Congratulations to this fabulous author. Cannot wait for Book 2.” ~Jeanne Johnson
“JoAnn, I finished reading your book. The pages are filled with honesty & inspiration from growing in self to growing in Christ. Even more of a special read during Easter season.” ~Lynne Takington Coughlin
“I just finished reading this book of Hope for us all. I read it with the mind set that I didn’t already know some of the story and know today’s outcome. The flow of the story kept me intrigued waiting to be drawn back to each person’s part of the story. I also know your Jesus, and I believe for your readers, that telling your story so openly and honestly will help others to know Him also. I pray continued healing for you, David, and your family.” ~Vickie Osborne
“So many parts of this book I loved so much, I guess because they resonate with my heart. How ‘singing brings happy feelings when no amount of talking can.’ I loved how you shared your feelings about being a stay-at-home mom. I could go on some more…my favorite though was the last chapter. I have no words… ~Neva Boone
“You are a brilliant writer. I just completed your book, Divine Surprise, and I would like to say, Thank You for sharing your life. Words cannot describe what this book has done for me. In fact, I wasted no time ordering your next book, God Speaks for Himself. God bless you. ~Ed Piper
“BEAUTIFUL AND VULNERABLE ~ A must read! I couldn’t put this book down! It is raw, vulnerable and honest. A true story of how the Lord redeemed & transformed Jo Ann’s life. I appreciate her deep transparency and her simple writing style. She is so relatable and draws you into wanting to know more about a relationship with God, His unconditional love, forgiveness, and grace. Thank you for sharing your heart! I highly recommend this book for everyone who is searching for the Truth in life.” ~RD
Honest and Sincere. What a great read. An innocent and honest story written by Jo Ann. ~Betty Jo
“Glory to the One True God. What I absolutely love about this story (aside from the fact that it is verifiably true and so close to my own heart) is how the undeniable love of Christ and all-encompassing glory of God is revealed time and again throughout the raw account of the nitty-gritty human life on earth. Jo Ann’s writing beautifully points to our Savior, who is Jesus Christ, at every turn. Well done, faithful servant.” ~Trish Tell
“Jo Ann, I love your style; the anecdotes and insights of someone who knows and does the best she can to live the Word…in a very not-easy, not-Word-friendly world. Your fun vernacular definitely speaks my own story. The real deal. The message that following Jesus can be hard, but we also make it hard by focusing everywhere except on the voice of God. Our sovereign God is enough. Great job. Thank you so much.”
~Laurie Mulligan Jans
“I am reading and rereading, God Speaks for Himself, this afternoon. I am only through chapter 4, but there is so much to soak in. Our God, His word, is so amazing! In chapter 2 ‘Lord teach us to pray.’ I had never wondered at that statement. Your questioning and reasoning was eye-opening for me. ‘Something extraordinary must have transpired after Jesus got away with the Father.’ Extraordinary indeed! Thank you for writing this book. I am actually using it as a study.” ~Neva Boone
“Jo Ann, I love your style; the anecdotes and insights of someone who knows and does the best she can to live the Word…in a very not-easy, not-Word-friendly world. Your fun vernacular definitely speaks my own story. The real deal. The message that following Jesus can be hard, but we also make it hard by focusing everywhere except on the voice of God. Our sovereign God is enough. Great job. Thank you so much.”
~Laurie Mulligan Jans
“I am reading and rereading, God Speaks for Himself, this afternoon. I am only through chapter 4, but there is so much to soak in. Our God, His word, is so amazing! In chapter 2 ‘Lord teach us to pray.’ I had never wondered at that statement. Your questioning and reasoning was eye-opening for me. ‘Something extraordinary must have transpired after Jesus got away with the Father.’ Extraordinary indeed! Thank you for writing this book. I am actually using it as a study.” ~Neva Boone