Clara Jenkins, Retired Teacher
This book took me back to the kitchen table where my own mother prayed before every meal. The way J. Ann Thomas writes about her family is filled with warmth and reverence. I found myself pausing between chapters just to reflect on my own journey. I believe this book is Thomas’s spiritual gift to the world.
Anthony Marks, Pastor
I’ve read many memoirs, but few have moved me like this one. There’s a sacred honesty in these pages that speaks to the soul. The faith of this family was not loud, but steady and lived. Every chapter reminded me of the quiet power of devotion and duty.
Lisa Montoya, Nurse and Mom
What stayed with me most was the strength of the author during her mother’s illness. Her role as a young caregiver was written with such grace and honesty. As a mother and daughter myself, I felt every word. This is a beautiful reminder of what it means to love well through hardship.
Jerome Patterson, Historian
The book reads like a living archive. It captures not just the values of one family, but a way of life rooted in community, sacrifice, and unwavering belief. It’s a valuable contribution to preserving a kind of wisdom we don’t hear enough of today.
Naomi Edwards, Bible Study Leader
We chose this book for our women’s group, and it opened the door to so many meaningful conversations. Judy Ann’s story is tender, courageous, and rich with scripture. It’s a book you don’t just read, but carry with yourself.
