Comments for Through My Mother's Eyes http://throughmymotherseyes.com The Story of a Young Girl's Life in the Santo Tomas Internment Camp Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:32:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by dale heskett http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-384 dale heskett Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:32:30 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-384 Michael, Although we have never met, I just learned about your book at a Heskett cousin reunion. I am most anxious to get a copy and learn about Aunt Jerry's (who I also dont' believe I have ever met) life as a POW. Regina (Heskett) Goolsby told me about you at this reunion. It would be great if you, your mom & siblings could join us at a future Heskett cousin reunion. If you are interested please provide contact info and I will let you know the when's and where's. Your cousin. Dale Michael, Although we have never met, I just learned about your book at a Heskett cousin reunion. I am most anxious to get a copy and learn about Aunt Jerry’s (who I also dont’ believe I have ever met) life as a POW.
Regina (Heskett) Goolsby told me about you at this reunion. It would be great if you, your mom & siblings could join us at a future Heskett cousin reunion. If you are interested please provide contact info and I will let you know the when’s and where’s.

Your cousin. Dale

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by admin http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-246 admin Thu, 20 May 2010 16:32:56 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-246 Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful comments! We're glad you enjoyed the book. Yes, it's true that many people are unaware of this important part of the history of WWII in the Pacific. We have many people approach us at our speaking engagements and they have the same comment. Again, thank you! Michael & Jean-Marie Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful comments! We’re glad you enjoyed the book. Yes, it’s true that many people are unaware of this important part of the history of WWII in the Pacific. We have many people approach us at our speaking engagements and they have the same comment. Again, thank you!

Michael & Jean-Marie

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by warren charles matha http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-197 warren charles matha Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:57:35 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-197 my email: horseman19492000@yahoo.com my email: horseman19492000@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by warren charles matha http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-196 warren charles matha Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:57:00 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-196 my dad was one of the men of the 1st Cavalry Division that fought their way 100 miles behind Japanese lines to rescue the people at Santo Tomas. He told me: "next to the birth of my two sons, going through that gate and helping rescue those people was the proudest moment of my life." My dad passed away march 11, 2010 at age 86. my dad was one of the men of the 1st Cavalry Division that fought their way 100 miles behind Japanese lines to rescue the people at Santo Tomas. He told me: “next to the birth of my two sons, going through that gate and helping rescue those people was the proudest moment of my life.”

My dad passed away march 11, 2010 at age 86.

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by Grant Noah http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-31 Grant Noah Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:18:43 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-31 Hi Jean-Marie! I met you today at the Pearl Harbor Surviors breakfast and spoke briefly with you giving a presentation to the Sons of the American Revolution here in Santa Rosa. I gave you my card. I am Grant Noah, President of the Redwood Empire Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. The card you gave me doesn't have your e-mail address. My e-mail: grantnoah@sbcglobal.net Sincerely, Grant Hi Jean-Marie!

I met you today at the Pearl Harbor Surviors breakfast and spoke briefly with you giving a presentation to the Sons of the American Revolution here in Santa Rosa. I gave you my card. I am Grant Noah, President of the Redwood Empire Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. The card you gave me doesn’t have your e-mail address.

My e-mail: grantnoah@sbcglobal.net

Sincerely,

Grant

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by Jannet http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-29 Jannet Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:12:41 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-29 Pearl Harbor Day happened on December 7, 1941. Sixty-eight years later we still remember Pearl Harbor Day and the events of December 7, 1941. My husband's father fought in World War II, which inspired my husband to join the Marines and fight in Vietnam. I found your nice website after searching Google Blog so now i bookmarked! - Jannet Pearl Harbor Day happened on December 7, 1941. Sixty-eight years later we still remember Pearl Harbor Day and the events of December 7, 1941. My husband’s father fought in World War II, which inspired my husband to join the Marines and fight in Vietnam. I found your nice website after searching Google Blog so now i bookmarked! – Jannet

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by Daryl Cleveland http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-26 Daryl Cleveland Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:15:33 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-26 My Uncle was a commander of a Japanese POW camp after the country was liberated in 1945. I am just sending out feelers as what might be the best course of research in the Philippines for gathering such information. Any input/information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime, I will look at your publication for purchase. My Uncle was a commander of a Japanese POW camp after the country was liberated in 1945. I am just sending out feelers as what might be the best course of research in the Philippines for gathering such information. Any input/information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

In the meantime, I will look at your publication for purchase.

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by Don Dillon http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-20 Don Dillon Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:34:42 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-20 Michael, Congratulations on writing this history of, and for, your mother. I look forward to reading it. You are one of those amazing individuals that will attack life, engage in all that it has to offer, and give back twice as much. I have enjoyed seeing you go through many of your adventures; Navy, rodeo, radio DJ, balloonist, business manager, magician, author, and others that I probably don't know about. Never stop, Michael, you a shining light. I can't wait to see what you accomplish next. Peace, Don Michael,
Congratulations on writing this history of, and for, your mother. I look forward to reading it.

You are one of those amazing individuals that will attack life, engage in all that it has to offer, and give back twice as much. I have enjoyed seeing you go through many of your adventures; Navy, rodeo, radio DJ, balloonist, business manager, magician, author, and others that I probably don’t know about. Never stop, Michael, you a shining light. I can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

Peace,
Don

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by Joie Seligsohn http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-14 Joie Seligsohn Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:30:43 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-14 While doing research about STIC I came across your website. Your book sounds great and I intend on getting it. My aunt was also a prisoner of war for 37 months. She was an american living in Manila. She had opened a women's clothing shop in 1930 at the Bayview Hotel. It was called "Rosie's Frock Shop" and she was known as "Little Rosie". In 1938 she erected her own building to house her clothing salon. She catered to dignitaries wives, including General McArthur's wife Jean McArthur. I have newspaper articles, internment camp newspapers, and pictures of her shop during high tea and fashion shows. She was a woman ahead of her time and I would love to find out if anyone knew of her. She did survive the camp and was liberated with all the other survivors. Warmest Regards, Joie While doing research about STIC I came across your website. Your book sounds great and I intend on getting it.

My aunt was also a prisoner of war for 37 months. She was an american living in Manila. She had opened a women’s clothing shop in 1930 at the Bayview Hotel. It was called “Rosie’s Frock Shop” and she was known as “Little Rosie”. In 1938 she erected her own building to house her clothing salon. She catered to dignitaries wives, including General McArthur’s wife Jean McArthur. I have newspaper articles, internment camp newspapers, and pictures of her shop during high tea and fashion shows. She was a woman ahead of her time and I would love to find out if anyone knew of her. She did survive the camp and was liberated with all the other survivors.

Warmest Regards,

Joie

]]> Comment on A young girl. A small doll. A world at war. by Suzanne Gene Courtney http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1865&cpage=1#comment-13 Suzanne Gene Courtney Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:50:18 +0000 http://throughmymotherseyes.com/?p=1#comment-13 Michael, I read your marketing thoughts sent to me by my marketing coach for Strategic/Eloquent Books. Thanks! Your book sounds like a sensitive, wonderful read. Congratulations for putting an extraordinary experience into a text that can be passed on and on. My first children's book has just been published: Ride to the Stars. The text centers around my son's brief life, and it teaches children that life does, indeed, continue after death. It seems you and I write through our heart-strings. Good luck with your sales! I'm just beginning. May God bless you and your Mom. Suzie Courtney Michael, I read your marketing thoughts sent to me by my marketing coach for Strategic/Eloquent Books. Thanks! Your book sounds like a sensitive, wonderful read. Congratulations for putting an extraordinary experience into a text that can be passed on and on. My first children’s book has just been published: Ride to the Stars. The text centers around my son’s brief life, and it teaches children that life does, indeed, continue after death. It seems you and I write through our heart-strings. Good luck with your sales! I’m just beginning. May God bless you and your Mom. Suzie Courtney

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