Praise of Deborah T. Simon and StoryTalk

". . . As a skillful storyteller, Ms. Simon weaves tales of long gone days that are as relevant today as they were decades ago . . . . stories that you can quietly sit with and enjoy or share with family, friends, classmates or work colleagues. As Ms. Simon skillfully and delicately tells them, she invites us to a quiet reflection and gives use permission to laugh and cry and soon we discover that they are indeed our stories too. _ is collection is a rare achievement."
— Chike C. Nwoifah,
Executive Director, Oriki Theater, Inc.
Producer/Director, Sabar — The Movie
Mountain View, California, USA

"Told through the wise soul of Momma Tee, these stories will find a way to your heart. This soul food presented by author Deborah Simon is a timeless journey of insight and reflection that offers simplicity to the complexities of any day."
— Diem Jones,
Deputy Director Art Council Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA

"I loved the drama, the suspense, the emotion and the heart of your stories and the connection made by your sharing."
— Susan Wood,
Seminar participant
Moro Bay, CA

"I was amazed at your extemporaneous stories, I can’t wait to read your book”
— Janet Karzmark,
Seminar participant
Moro Bay, CA

"Your stories about the pain for friendships lost ring with a sense of true joy and deep gratitude as you express your laughter and quiet whispers."
— Janet Udovich,
Storytelling participant
Moro Bay, CA

"Deborah Simon is the Narrator, “the Voice!” for two of Bring Me A Book’s important DVD’s that introduce our First Teachers Read Aloud Program for parents and care givers. Her heart-felt passion for reading aloud, for bringing written word and personal stories “to life!” is among her great gifts – gifts celebrated by all of us who know her and continue to be inspired by her life’s work."
— Donovan Cook,
Director of Development,
Bring Me A Book,
Mountain View, CA

"I received 100% positive feedback from workshop participants in response to StoryTalk offered through our community programs at AWAKENING."
— Rev. Nancy Ballinger, Spiritual Director
AWAKENING Interfaith Spiritual Community
Morro Bay, CA

"Deborah, having had the honor of working with you, I can testify to your story telling talented . Your heart is always in the right place."
— Vickie Arroyo
Head Start Teacher

"Your stories bring life to the plight of Africans caught in the nightmare of slavery in America. You speak to the strengths of African individuals to endure the humiliation, yet still be able to display their productive talents and contribute to the welfare of their families, as well as, the underground African Village Community on the Plantation."
— Hewitt R. Joyner II
CEO/Founder - J/PYSA - Aquarius Project
Lecturer - HRTM San Jose State University
Faculty Advisor - Collegiate 100 @ SJSU
H & W Chairman - 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley

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