Readers Comments

"Elizabeth Lenci-Downs, we just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed I Heard My People Cry about Lise and her people. We found it very interesting - hard to put down. Knowing Louise, we could hear her telling it! We compliment you on a very good book." Paradise Valley, AZ

"...We couldn't put I Heard My People Cry down. It is amazing...you write with an artistry combining intense research, and devotion, to the subject material. Lise must be thrilled with the way you told her sad, but uplifting, story." New Jersey/Lady Lake, Florida

"...I Heard My People Cry is a fantastic story of courage and perseverance through incredible circumstances. Elizabeth Lenci-Downs, you have done a beautiful job of crafting the story with vivid images. It is also helpful to have the historical review as you deal with several generations of this family. I imagine Louise Huebert Toews Gerig is pleased. Your friendship must be rewarding for both of you." San Rafael, California

"Elizabeth Lenci-Downs, about your book, I Heard My People Cry. The Blue Hill librarian, Blue Hill, Maine, has thanked me for donating such a wonderful book to the library, and has said there have been very many favorable comments on it. She herself found it historically valuable and a very powerful story. You've given pleasure to many of the Blue Hill, Maine, library patrons." Jim -- Cambridge, MA

"I Heard My People Cry! It is a splendid book and I enjoyed reading it--the sorrow and paths of Lise's life are only equaled by the courage, determination and faith that shine through the pages--many of them wet with my tears. It was noble of Lise to share her story and wise of you to recognize both the humanity and non-humanity of it--and to write it. Thank you so much." Gilbert, AZ

"Elizabeth Lenci-Downs I am sending you this note to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your book. I Heard My People Cry interested me a lot because my father suffered so many of the same experiences. Your book helped draw me into a deeper understanding of his suffering and that was very meaningful for me. As well, in reading Lise's testimony, we who have not experienced this level of pain also realize the importance of faith that is "tried by fire" and emerges strengthened. It is an important book for my children to read and appreciate. Scottsdale, AZ