Letters From Heaven's Gateway 7
Stephen and Hoa30 total reviews
Comment from Sankey
A beautiful story. A great read as is always your stuff. Loved the romance, too. You know Chuck Norris is a believer I hope. Well done and thanks for making sure I read this. I was called up (you call it drafted) for Vietnam but I failed the medical.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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A beautiful story. A great read as is always your stuff. Loved the romance, too. You know Chuck Norris is a believer I hope. Well done and thanks for making sure I read this. I was called up (you call it drafted) for Vietnam but I failed the medical.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much for the lovely review, six star blast, and kind comments, dear Geoff. Yes, I believe Chuck Norris is a believer from what I can tell. He's very outspoken in these things. I am very grateful to him personally and also Find A Grave and Ancestry.com. Steve and I were separated after this last scene, and I heard of his death at a family funeral years later. I tracked him down and found his body buried with honors in Washington state. I heard that he spent time between Washington and Singapore during the last few years of his life. He and his wife are trying to find missing relatives. Sending my best today is always with many thanks, Sally xoxo
Comment from Liz O'Neill
What a great mental tactic: "His loved ones back home became the faces of the south Vietnamese, ravaged by this cruel war. " This line tells the reader already this is going to be a powerful account. One of my friend's huband has been affected by Agent Orange of course could get no compensation...not enough proof. I like this line. I am sure there are many readers who have thought something similar: "I wish I'd paid better attention in French class!" This is a lovely tribute to a remarkable man.
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What a great mental tactic: "His loved ones back home became the faces of the south Vietnamese, ravaged by this cruel war. " This line tells the reader already this is going to be a powerful account. One of my friend's huband has been affected by Agent Orange of course could get no compensation...not enough proof. I like this line. I am sure there are many readers who have thought something similar: "I wish I'd paid better attention in French class!" This is a lovely tribute to a remarkable man.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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He really was a remarkable man. When he was home he would entertain us on the piano with his brilliant talent. He was also amazingly kind. I'm so glad you enjoyed this and appreciate your review and kind comments so much. Sending you my best day as always, Sally xoxo
Comment from Margaret Bednar
I adore everything about this. I learned recently a lot about North and South Korea reading the book "Dear Leader". I desire to learn more about Vietnam. I will always think of this story in connection with that war. Thank you for sharing this wonderful writing. I feel it could be made into a larger book!
Wonderful character sketch in the same paragraph from the text I highlight just below...
"Like a mother of a newborn, he slept with one foot out of bed." Just excellent!
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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I adore everything about this. I learned recently a lot about North and South Korea reading the book "Dear Leader". I desire to learn more about Vietnam. I will always think of this story in connection with that war. Thank you for sharing this wonderful writing. I feel it could be made into a larger book!
Wonderful character sketch in the same paragraph from the text I highlight just below...
"Like a mother of a newborn, he slept with one foot out of bed." Just excellent!
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Ah, thank you so much, dear Margaret. I am deeply honored by your kindness and generous stars. This will be a book of published short stories and this is number seven in my series. I'm so glad you enjoyed this as I enjoyed the write. It was an emotional one though as it is close to my heart. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from Mia Twysted
This is a very beautiful story. I was captivated the whole way through. At first I was added that you were telling the story so outright. I would have liked maybe to experience this with them. However, the more I read the more my heart leaped with joy for them.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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This is a very beautiful story. I was captivated the whole way through. At first I was added that you were telling the story so outright. I would have liked maybe to experience this with them. However, the more I read the more my heart leaped with joy for them.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much, dear Mia. How kind you are! I'm glad you could appreciate this story and the good that came out of it. This is a very difficult write for me, probably the hardest thing I've ever had to write. However at the end of it, I was glad I did it.
Thank you again for the lovely review and six star rating. It means so much to me.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from lyenochka
It says this is "Romance Fiction" but it feels really like it happened. Wonderful story and great storytelling - could be a book in itself. It brings to mind the sacrifice of the Vietnam Vets as well as showing us real people in the war-stricken country. Virtual six!
"Colonel Li recommend he visit the nurse;" (recommended)
"From the nurse," said the boy in broken English. (it doesn't sound broken at all. But I don't know how you could display it with such a short phrase. Maybe: Nurse say give you. Vietnamese was influenced by French so they know articles but often don't pronounce the end of words.
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It says this is "Romance Fiction" but it feels really like it happened. Wonderful story and great storytelling - could be a book in itself. It brings to mind the sacrifice of the Vietnam Vets as well as showing us real people in the war-stricken country. Virtual six!
"Colonel Li recommend he visit the nurse;" (recommended)
"From the nurse," said the boy in broken English. (it doesn't sound broken at all. But I don't know how you could display it with such a short phrase. Maybe: Nurse say give you. Vietnamese was influenced by French so they know articles but often don't pronounce the end of words.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review and helpful critique, dear Helen. It is so appreciated. Are used your suggestions and it really reads so nice. Thank you for adding to my story.
Sending my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
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Thank you for your gracious response to my suggestions, Sal. I have always been around English as a second-language speakers so I'm sensitive to it. ♥
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
I like the stories from your family, about marriage and married life of Steve and Hoa, and letters to them and about an actor Chuck Norris; well said, well done; enjoyed the read; thanks for sharing this; keep writing. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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I like the stories from your family, about marriage and married life of Steve and Hoa, and letters to them and about an actor Chuck Norris; well said, well done; enjoyed the read; thanks for sharing this; keep writing. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you very much for the kind review and compliments. I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :))
Comment from BethShelby
I enjoyed reading this story. It is good this man was able to find a wonderful parson to love. it is sad that he lost his ability to speak due to throat cancer.
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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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I enjoyed reading this story. It is good this man was able to find a wonderful parson to love. it is sad that he lost his ability to speak due to throat cancer.
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Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you very much for the excellent review and personal comments, dear Beth. I'm glad you enjoyed my war/love story. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from Shirley McLain
What a wonderful love story that I enjoyed reading very much. You did a great job because I didn't spot any errors. I hope you have a wonderful day, my friend. Shirley
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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What a wonderful love story that I enjoyed reading very much. You did a great job because I didn't spot any errors. I hope you have a wonderful day, my friend. Shirley
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much for the lovely review and six star shower, dear Shirley. This means the world to me and I appreciate it so much. Sending you my best today as always, Sally xoxo!!!
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
Oh, what a beautiful story! It is so touching and human and hopeful, and sad as well. But he got his loving bride and could return with her and her brothers to the USA. A dream of happiness, after two stranded marriages, finally fulfilled.
Beautifully told, very well written. I found two little flaws:
...an unloved solider (soldier).
You explained the ARVN twice. I think the second time can be omitted.
Great story! I enjoyed reading it.
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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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Oh, what a beautiful story! It is so touching and human and hopeful, and sad as well. But he got his loving bride and could return with her and her brothers to the USA. A dream of happiness, after two stranded marriages, finally fulfilled.
Beautifully told, very well written. I found two little flaws:
...an unloved solider (soldier).
You explained the ARVN twice. I think the second time can be omitted.
Great story! I enjoyed reading it.
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Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind comments. I appreciate the critique as well and I have repaired them. I originally moved the ARVN and forgot to erase it from the second paragraph. Being blind, there's always something to keep me humble. LOL! I appreciate you so much.
Sending you my best today as always,
Salt xo
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this beautiful, but sad story with us. It is very well written. Parts of it caused goosebumps. I know many veterans from the Viet Nam War, and many who did not return.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful, but sad story with us. It is very well written. Parts of it caused goosebumps. I know many veterans from the Viet Nam War, and many who did not return.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much, Barbara dear. I am deeply honored by this and your kind, generous stars. This was a difficult ride because it was not an easy one. What a difficult time this was for a nation and for us all. I was glad for my brother that some good came out of it for him. He really did find himself quite a jewel.
Sending you my best today as always with many thanks,
Sally xoxoxo