Add a message There are now 1318 messages in Alice's guestbook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 132 >>> Viewing messages 1318 to 1309. Message 1318 - Victoria Smith Dear Alice Hoffman, I don't know if you will read this -- but if you do -- I need to tell you your books are keeping me alive. I have read your work since you began writing. I am a writer myself, and have a double masters in writing. I have published a few things, been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for a short story I wrote -- nominated by Wally Lamb. Your book, The Dovekeepers, is a major step up! You have, indeed, written a masterpiece. I am a teacher by day, and my principal calls me a "literary snob" So be it. Your books teach women to be strong, how to survive, how to love, even after devastating loss. I have not been able to pick up another book -- yet -- since finishing The Dovekeepers. I just ordered The Ice Queen. Thank you. Thank you for your great devotion to words, and to keep pushing yourself forward in language and depth. Your words resonate far beyond our written language. Sincerely, Victoria Smith Friday February 3, 2012 Message 1317 - Yvette Baeu Lovely website Thursday February 2, 2012 Message 1316 - Shelby Apple I have been to Masada several times as a college student - walking up both the Roman ramp and the snake path. I remember seeing the mosaic tiles of the bathhouse, the remains of the synagogue, etc. However, at the time, it was just more ruins to visit. I don't remember it having any significant meaning to me. I just finished reading The Dovekeepers. Your book brought memories of Masada back to me that I didn't even know I had! The language was so vivid, the characters so real. I could see the ramp the Romans were building and feel the winds blowing over the mountain. After reading this, I know I'll be taking a trip back to Israel and visiting Masada again - this time with an entirely new perspective! Thank you for such a soul touching book! Wednesday February 1, 2012 Message 1315 - Carol I have long been a fan of the writings of Alice Hoffman and have recommended The Dovekeepers to my book club. Tomorrow is selection day and I do hope my club members will vote positively. Tuesday January 31, 2012 Message 1314 - Charlene Needles I read The Foretelling in middle school and loved it. few books make my favorites list. I talk about it all the time. Tuesday January 31, 2012 Message 1313 - Carol There are no words to describe the enjoyment I received as I read The Dovekeepers. I am an avid reader but usually never read fiction.not sure how I heard about your book but so thrilled I did.Thank you Tuesday January 31, 2012 Message 1312 - Leonard Does anyone know if The Dovekeepers will be translated into Hebrew? I want to give this wonderful book to my Israeli mother. Considering the context, it would be quite fitting to be translated into Hebrew. Wouldn't you agree? Monday January 30, 2012 Message 1311 - Dr. Dorit Amikam Undoubtedly a tremendously gifted writer, Alice Hoffman with the dovekeepers has touched me so deeply as a woman and a scientist and inspired me as a painter. I wish I could have presented her the paintings of “Flaming Red Hair,Innocence and Beauty Reigning the Desert “ and “Reigning the Desert While Embracing New Life with Flaming Red Hair, Determination, Beauty and Grace.” describing Yael as my heart has perceived her from Hoffman`s so talented and capturing character building and descriptions. The latter can be viewed on my website should she wishes. The Dovekeepers is certainly one of the best books to be read! Dr. Dorit Amikam Molecular Oncologist Artist . Sunday January 29, 2012 Message 1310 - JAYDEN I love the book "the foretelling" It is my favorite book ever!!! It is the best book ever!!! Now Alice Hoffman is my favorite writer ever!!! Sunday January 29, 2012 Message 1309 - Nina Green angel was amazing, youre an incredible writer! Also my english teacher, Ms. Hall absolutely adores you and shes great just like you! Saturday January 28, 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 132 >>>