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“An amazing story that was so incredibly vividly told. Thank you BR for making sure your mom's courageous life was put in print for others to enjoy. What a strong woman she must have been. I wish I could have said I knew her. You must be so proud. Loved the book.” -Kathy, Hixson, TN

“I learned so much and felt so many emotions reading Treasures of Sadness. It is truly amazing what one person goes through in a lifetime. Corrie's story is inspiring and heartrending. The amount of dedication, devotion, and love she had was so transparent throughout the entire book. She really does have an unbroken spirit. It is one of those books where you start and can't put it down. I'm very grateful to B.R. Smith and the many others who followed through to publish and make this book possible. I would definitely recommend anyone to read Treasures of Sadness. May Corrie's story continue on for generations to come.” -Jennifer, St. Cloud, MN

“IT IS ONE THING TO HAVE A COMPELLING STORY TO TELL. QUITE ANOTHER TO PUT IT ON PAPER SO IT FLOWS FOR THE READER! IN THIS CASE , BOTH APPLY. OPEN THE COVER, TURN THE PAGES AND RECEIVE A GIFT.” - Mark, Hixson, TN

“An amazing story of a lady whose spirit could not be broken.Through a life of hard times she had the courage to challenge them and keep going.Truly an excellent book.” Linda, Rossville Ga.

“This was such a beautiful book. An insight into the life of someone that might have been my friend had I known her. What a brave and passionate woman. I would recommend this to any age. Loved the book and the woman.” -Rebecca, Rising Fawn, GA

“Poignantly written by a woman with extraordinary courage, providing the reader with a phenomenal sense of what life was like for those displaced by the war in Europe. It is heartwarming to see that her legacy continues to be lived through her son and grandchildren each day.” -Charlie, Rising Fawn, GA

“An absolutely amazing book and best weekend read ever! I loved the history and the story of her strength throughout her life. This book needs to be in every shop in Chattanooga for both tourists and locals to buy. Thank you for the hard work in putting this together and sharing it with us.” -Clarissa, Destin, FL

“Upon my retirement the end of 2018, I received a copy of this book from good friends, Kathy and Mark Skomp. Once I started it I could not put it down. So much insight and courage was presented in her story. What an inspiration to anyone reading her story. I thank you so much for having your mother’s story published and shared with us. She would be so proud to know so many will be touched and inspired by her.” -Kathy

“It is my sincere hope that this book reaches as many readers as possible. It touches on what comes of humanity when stretched to the breaking point and how different individuals respond to it. There are so many books out there about WWII and the lives of soldiers but very few touch on the every day citizens that are left in it's wake. I myself have read many WWII books but I had never viewed it through the eyes of a citizen the way this book allowed me to do. It is an easy yet powerful read that is hard to put down that allows you to view the best and worst of humanity.” -David Melton Cleveland, TN

“An inspirational story of a young woman's struggle for survival during the German occupation of Europe in WWII. The details of the hardships and challenges she faced in those difficult times would be hard for most of us to imagine just 75 years later. Her character and fortitude is a great role model for today’s youth. Well done.” -Paul Jolley Decatur, TN