READER REVIEWS OF THE ISSUE-BASED BOOK • • • 

"S P E A K I N G  UP in Poetry & Prose"

"A powerful, insightful and highly original collection dealing with most of the  important issues facing thoughtful Americans today"                                              -  Adjunct Professor and published poet, Flat Rock NC.

"Your unique poetry is quite engaging and accessible, and the messages in your manuscript are certainly thought-provoking and insightful"                                    -  Editorial Assistant for major publisher, Boston MA..

"Take them on, Jack!  Your vehicles for poetry and prose are unique and fascinating.  Perfect timing, too.  What a great read."                                             - Former Chamber of Commerce President

"A great book for a high school or college class or unit to stir debate and discussion on ethics, philosophy, dissent, etc.  I plan to use it."                               - Teacher, Penn Yan NY. 

"I loved 'Drops of Dew'.  Powerful imagery of starvation in Africa."                          - Community Relations Manager, Sparta NJ               

"I will never look at flag-burning or recite The Pledge of Allegiance in the same way after reading 'Venting the Flames' and 'Under God'.  Thanks, Jack."                        - Nuclear Physicist, Cern Switzerland.

"Who pens poetry and prose about such stuff?  Only you, bro!"                           - Speculative comment from the author's late brother, Bob (see 'White and Black').

*Author's Note: In the interest of full disclosure, be advised these advance reviews emanated from unsolicited comments from acquaintances and friends.  If they are too kind, so be it, I just hope they're accurate.  I can't write about seeking truth, as I do in this book, without being truthful, even though I was a political adviser for 28 years.  Despite that handicap, I am not a politician and believe that everyone should practice what they preach.