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Donna on February 7, 2010 at 04:02 PM said:

Hi Rita, My name is Madonna Abbott (Critch) orig. from the Gaskiers and I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed your book very much. I just couldn't put it out of my hands. I can certainly relate to just about everything you wrote. I know Cecil and Val. As a matter of fact, I stood to Bernice and Val's wedding with Cecil in Labrador City. I will be sending a copy of your book to my older sister in Texas. Keep up the good work.
All the best.
Madonna

A.M.'s comment on R.E.A.L. by Rita Stamp on October 27, 2009 at 10:18 AM said:

Thank you, thank you, thank you Rita. I am a 70 yr.old male living in NS.,formerly of Corner Brook(1959).

Just could not put your book down once I started it. It was as if I was reading my own biography in a lot of ways. The strict nuns, brothers, priests, and father has helped me(finally)to understand that I wasn't the only one who lived the agony.

As the eldest of 11 (4 boys and 7 sisters),there were times that I didn't like my dad a lot. I guess he wanted to make me the "good example" for the rest! I never did feel that I lived up to it until latter years. And as you, I now understand his intentions were all he knew! He, too, had returned from the USA in 1935 to look after his ailing parents.

Couple this with the trauma of being a Catholic and all its ramifications, the mocking at school by more affluent kids,the jostling by "protestant" neighbours, and my own feelings of insecurity flourished.

Not to say that our poverty in any way measured up to your difficulties, dad had a good job at the mill always. We were poor only in relation to others in our surroundings, or as you mother would say "There's always somebody worse off!!"

At any rate, I couldn't wait to get out of Corner Brook ASAP! And like you, I entered a world where I once again felt inferior. Consequently, in every venture I entered, extra effort was made to just measure up to others!

Then Alas! I surprisingly found that I had indeed succeeded in leaving, what I deemed to be my competition, behind.

Your life appears to have taken a similar route. Maybe our fathers did leave us with something?

I wish you all success in the future .
Sincerely,
Al.M.

Annette - resident of St. Mary's Bay on July 12, 2009 at 08:08 PM said:

Rita, I thoroughly enjoyed your book and plan to use it for our children and grandchildren, as it carries so many similarities of our early years living in St. Mary's. It will give them a good insight into how we lived.
Thanks for the memories!

Cyril - resident of St. Mary's Bay on July 12, 2009 at 08:07 PM said:

Dear Rita:

Finished your book two days after I got it. I am so very proud of you for having the guts to do this. I have to say that it brought back a lot of memories. To keep this short, you wrote for a lot of us who bear the scars of our childhood. I would recommend your book to anyone and promote it at every opportunity. I hope you sell lots of books. I know that having a big sister helps.

Theresa - resident of St. Vincent's on July 2, 2009 at 08:33 PM said:

RITA....IT WAS NICE MEETING YOU TONIGHT, AND CONGRATS ON YOUR BOOK LAUNCH...REAL GOOD BOOK..NO ONE WILL READ A PAGE AND PUT IT DOWN, I'M SURE. VERY INTERESTING. GOOD JOB!..WELL DONE!
HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY IN NEWFOUNDLAND!

Theresa - Resident of St. Vincent's on July 1, 2009 at 09:38 PM said:

Hi Rita, yes I've arrived, and the temps are just like home(ha...ha). Really, I'm cooked!! I'm so happy for your success with your book. I've enjoyed it so much, many memories came flooding back, and I heard about the comments on the "Good" Reverent, too bad people still can't accept the truth about it all. You only told the truth, nothing is wrong with that. With every good wish for continued success and can't wait for #2. Take Care!

Betty - St. John's on July 1, 2009 at 09:35 PM said:

Hi Rita . Finished your book today. What a great book! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to remember how the fifties and sixties were for a lot of not only Newfoundlanders but many in rural communities around the western world. It brought back a lot of memories for me as I'm sure for thousands more. I'm proud of your accomplishment and very proud to call you cuz. Love to you and your family. It was great catching up at the book launch. Hope I'll see you again soon.

Mary on June 27, 2009 at 07:40 PM said:

Rita, Don't mind the one comment by the former resident of St. Vincent's who believes your book is a tall tale. As a friend of your family I know your story is all true. Rita has not insinuated that “all” men were tyrants or treated their women badly. Her book is HER memoir ---a report or record of important events based on Rita’s own personal observation or special knowledge, not anyone else’s. There are hundreds of others out there who are impressed that this story has been told, and are now relating their own stories.

Linda Walls on June 10, 2009 at 05:15 PM said:

Good Luck On Saturday Rita! I hope all goes well for you :) Cheers!

Linda

Ginny on June 9, 2009 at 08:09 AM said:

Hope you are gearing up for the big splash on Saturday.

June Handrigan on March 21, 2009 at 03:02 PM said:

Hi Rita, was talking to Ginny a couple of days ago. I am soooooo thrilled that your book is finally finished. Now all we have to do is get you to NL. in the Spring, for one heck of a launch. Ginny said that she will definitely come to NL when you come to promote your book. Once again Congrats and hope to see you soon. My invitation is still open for you and Ginny. Cheers

June Bug

Virginia Houston on February 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM said:

About 40 more pages of editing left to do. Getting closer now. Ginny

Kim Finlay on February 18, 2009 at 09:09 AM said:

Aunt Rita,

I have just read through your website , Your Writing is wonderful , The Pictures Are great Can't wait to get a copy of your book , when will it be out ?

June Handrigan C.B.S. NL on February 7, 2009 at 09:09 AM said:

Hi Rita Once again I a visited your site, and each time I find myself saying OMG I can't wait to read the finished product. You are a great writer. I can tell that your words are straight from the heart. Good Luck on the finished product (in the spring??) I hope. Keep up the good work

Cheers June Bug

Kerry Stamp on February 7, 2009 at 06:54 AM said:

Hi Aunt Rita,

I just stumbled onto your website... and I'm so glad I did. Since I never had the opportunity to meet My Grandparents.. It is beyound comforting to read about them, and learn what kind of characters they were.

I am very eager to read the entire book.

Take Care :)

xoxoxo

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