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Visions is the autobiography of a courageous and resilient woman, Janie Bess, but it is more
than that. This is also the story of her son who lives with tremendous challenges. Janie's vivid
style of writing makes the characters in her family come alive and catches our interest as she
relives the light and dark of her childhood and early adulthood. When Janie's son, David,
who must cope with the double handicap of being profoundly deaf and later totally blind,
enters the book it becomes much more than an interesting personal story and rises to the level
of an inspiration, perhaps a mission. I cannot imagine anyone with a greater resolve to overcome
such adversity."
Thank you, Janie.
Your book is unforgettable.
Norma King Green
"Janie, I'm nearly done with your book. I have never cried and laughed so much while reading a book before.
I feel closer to you now, because I know so much more about you. I want to meet your son, David.
I think he should be a guest at one of our Writers Resource Center (WRC) meetings, so that we can all be
blessed with his presence. Janie, I feel honored being a part of WRC and especially being your friend.
Janie Bess, you are truly blessed and I can't wait to go to Houston with you because I want to hear
more about your life and the next book you're working on. I love you, Janie, and I feel honored being
so close to you!"
Love,
Janice Reaves, Author
"The dramatic, unforgettable struggles about a young couple in the military, with a deaf/blind infant
during the 1960's when a society, on whole, simply ignored anyone with disabilities. What a powerful,
spiritual, uplifting story with an impressive conclusion, as told by the mother!"
Debra Ann Barnett
Solano County Library Book Club Member
& Writers Resource Center Member
"Hi Janie, I had the pleasure of meeting you about a year ago. I also got the chance
to purchase your book (Visions). It was a wonderful and well-written book. I felt as if I
was walking with you and observing all the things going on with you and your family life.
I cannot wait until your next book comes out! I am extremely happy I received the chance to
meet you face to face - you have such a spit fire personality!! God Bless."
Regards,
Willie Mae, California
"I give God thanks for giving you the vision for "Visions".
Thank you for sharing your faith with the world.
God Bless you and your family."
Ronda Berry
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