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Dear Ms. Ferguson-Cohen,
I just finished reading your book, "Daddy, You're My Hero!".  Though it is geared towards children, I got a knot in my stomach.  I grew up an Army brat myself and my family history is deeply rooted with the military.  My grandfather served in WWI.  My father served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam (career Army).  I myself served active Army during Panama and Desert Storm and am now in the Air Force Reserves. 
Not only am I in the Reserves, but my ex-wife re-married to an active Army sergeant who is now in Iraq whom my son and daughter are very attached to.
My daughter is old enough to understand the sacrifices involved with being part of a military family.  But for my son,  all he sees through his little eyes are two men he loves very much in green uniforms carrying large bags and heading out the door, leaving him with a scary dark feeling in his heart that he cannot understand and questions that no one can seem to answer.
With your book, maybe I can help to show him what it means to be in uniform.
In today's world, our military faces more deployments than ever before that place them in harms way on a daily basis.  More often then not, it's the children of our men and women in uniform that are left behind feeling scared and confused.  Thank you for writing such a wonderful book for our service member's children.  As an Army brat and one in uniform, I salute you.
Gratefully,
Matthew C. Royal

"Thank you for your wonderful book.  As my husband deploys, and leaves our six year-old twins and myself behind, we need all the help we can get.  And the book will help my children understand what happens around deployment time and what they can do while he is gone." -- Renee

Loved it!!, January 16, 2005

Reviewer:

T. Frainer "luvin_my_soldier" (Small Town, Illinois) - See all my reviews

My daughter and I loved this book! Her daddy is in Iraq, and books like this really help reinforce to her that daddy will be coming home, how important daddy's mission is, and why he has to be away from us. It helped let her know she is not the only one going through this. This one is excellent!

Author is a great supporter, July 25, 2004

Reviewer:   Harriet Plank "Harri" (Camp Lejeune NC) - See all my reviews

It's great to see so many books coming out for military kids. It's even better to see one written by someone like Michelle Ferguson-Cohen, who is so passionate about her mission to help military kids and create awareness in the civilian community.  Not only is this a great book to get for your military child, this is a great person behind the book. I recently came across her site at www.booksforbrats.net. Check it out and you'll see how involved she is with the kids! I felt even better about the book after getting to know the author better through this site

Wonderful book, July 9, 2004

From Educators, Counselors & Medical Professionals

"I am and active duty Navy child psychiatrist and father of six.  I loved your books.  They will be helpful in my work with families of deployed parents, if not for my own family should I get orders.  Thanks so much!"-- Joseph B. Clem, MD US Navy

"I have been and Elementary/Middle School Counselor for 18 years with DoDDs.  I am currently working in a K-6 school that has a very high percentage of parents deployed at this time.  I think your books are excellent, timely and pertinent to our situation."-- Susan

Recommended by the Military Child Education Coalition

Helps children cope with anxiety about Terrorism & War- Leslie Packer, PhD

From organizations & the press (see news page for more!):

Sources for Parents to Explain War-American Press Institute

“Shades of Blue- - help kids today cope with separation from parent” U Magazine USAA

"As a proud Army brat whose father served two tours in Vietnam, she (Ferguson-Cohen) knew what it was like to worry about a parent fighting in a far-off land." Colorado Springs Gazette

"Reading the stories can help adults speak with their children about the deployment and war itself and about taking pride in their parent's commitment to serving our country." Walla Walla Union Bulletin

"a good way of encouraging discussion about and pride in the military parent's service." FOX News

"(books) reassure and instill a sense of pride in the children of military parents." Today's Officer

"excellent tools for parents "left-behind" comforting and helping their children find ways to make deployment seem less frightening." At Ease Magazine for Military Families

From Barnes & Noble

Denise M., proud military wife & mommy, December 30, 2003,

So helpful in talking to kids about deployment

Reading this brought tears to my eyes. I think this book is truly wonderful. It is right to the point and easy for children to understand. Thanks so much writing a book that would help our children share their feelings about what they are experiencing. This book makes a great leadway into getting kids to talk about how they might be feeling or the questions they have.