Reader Written Comments
Reader
comments are copied from cards, letters, and E-mail concerning their
appreciation with their emotions while reading Jan McQuaid's book, Security
Breach: The Murder Of Tod McQuaid:
Jan,
I got your book yesterday. I couldn't put it down. I started reading in
the evening and stayed up until I was finished about 3 in the morning.
I could feel your loss and emotions through the entire book. I laughed at
your stories of your son, I cried when you cried telling the terrible
event. I was mortified at the crime. I feel for you and your family from the
deepest depth of my heart. It really make you have a new look at the human
race. And wonder how some people could be so heartless.
Thanks for writing this book it has opened my eyes to a new side of
people, that I didn't know existed.
Jan,
I borrowed your book after hearing good
comments about your story. I didn't normally read books but your book was
wonderful. Now I am reading other books thanks to you.
Jan,
I don't know what to say what an UNBELIEVABLE STORY!!! It is so scary to
think that you just can't trust people. I bought your book at the Baltimore
Book Festival and once I started reading could not put it down! I literally
finished it in a day! I can't even imagine what you and your family went
through and will still face throughout the years! I know one thing for sure,
if it was my son, I would be fighting to high hell for his rights. I am
sending the petition (found on web site) around my school and will gladly mail/fax it to you
ASAP. I am also sending around a brief summary of your book, that I found on
your web site, in hopes that I can get others to purchase the book. I can't
even express to you how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your son!
Jan,
I couldn’t put your book down. You wrote with such passion and I felt I was
living your experience.
Jan,
Wow, I could feel the pain, but not like you felt it. Has anyone approached you
about making a movie about it? Keep writing. You’re good.
Jan,
I wanted to write and let you know how much your book touched me. I couldn’t put
it down. It brought tears to my eyes many time. I don’t know how on earth you
wrote it.
Dear
Jan,
Jan and I both finished “Security Breach” It was very difficult reading – the
tears kept clouding our eyes. It was an exceptionally well-written book, an
exceptional story (better than fiction) but so, so sad.
We can’t stop thinking about it.
Jan,
We have become a lending library for your book. The reactions from everyone who
has read it have been really great. Universally, the problem people have is
that they have difficulty reading it because of the tears in their eyes.
Jan,
I read your book. I started it on 9/5 and finished it on 9/6. Wow! I kept
wishing it hadn’t happened. How many people you have helped by writing your
book. Not only others who have lost a child, but also those who cannot
understand ‘some’ of what you went through.
Jan,
I read your book in just a few days’ time – I could hardly put it down. It made
me cry, it made me angry, it made me sick. What a horrifying story. I can’t
imagine how you survived such an ordeal with a scrap of sanity. Thank your for
sharing your story.
Jan,
My wife Betsy, started reading your book at 10:00 this morning, and except for a
few quick chores, read most of the day. She has now finished it, a feat not
attempted in 45 years. She says it is a “great read” and appreciated very much
my getting it.
Jan,
I have received your book. Tears just came to my eyes and I wished that I could
have been able to give the entire family a hug. I know that the love you all
share for one another as well as your faith in God was what brought you
through this.
Jan,
A note to say how much I admire you and the way you wrote your book. It takes a
special person to accomplish what you did and Tod would be so proud of you.
Hi Jan,
We received your books. You did a marvelous job on your book. Our entire family
read the book and all just thought you were something!! I am sure you son is
looking down on you with so much PRIDE! Thank you for sharing with us.
Jan,
I read your book, it was so moving, I cried in several different places.
I felt as if I was right there, especially
during the trial and your granddaughter's poem is just beautiful.
Jan,
I am in Chapter 8 and there’s not been a dull moment. I can feel your emotions. In
hope I never experience losing a child.
Jan,
I can’t begin to imagine what you went through during the trials of your son’s
murderers. I don’t understand the wickedness of some people. How can they
justify the cruelness they do to others. The bad part is some people see
nothing wrong in what they do to others.
I could feel the emotion you were going through.
Jan,
I finished reading the book. It was hard to put down. For someone who isn’t a
“writer” you certainly are a gifted author. It’s a great book but sooo sad. I
felt your frustration and thought you handled it better than I would have been able to.
Jan,
Congratulations on a job well done. Your book is interesting, gripping, and
compelling. I felt the loss with you. I dreamed about your experience last
night. And it will haunt me for a very long time.
At convention in Salt Lake City, Wisconsin book reader
stopped to talk during dinner:
Jan and Rog,
My 14 year old daughter has read my copy and would like
to meet you. She and my wife both agreed with me that your book is terrific.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Web Reader Message:
Jan and Rog,
Let me first start by saying how sorry I am for your loss. Your book
certainly touched me, as it did a lot of people. You are certainly a very gifted person to write such a compelling
and heartwarming book. I can't begin to imagine how hard it was for you. I
just couldn't stop reading. It brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for sharing. Don't give up the faith and please, keep writing.
Message from State Senator:
Jan,
I know that your message and fight for victims' rights
will reach many people through your book.
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