Book
Reviews
My Santamental Journey
Jill
Brown, Reporter and Magazine Columnist
Uplifting, heartwarming, and heart-tugging at times, Grover's stories behind his
letters from Santa are just a part of his extraordianry ministry to over 100,000 children,
their families and countless others. Let him share his examples of humor and
tenderness with you, and you'll not only believe in Santa Claus...you'll believe in
yourself.
Anne Beiler,
Founder of Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels, Author and Speaker
Children are our most cherished gifts. Pouring our lives into our children will
ensure that our world will be a better place to live. As you read Grover Goukers book you
will see the passion he had for children. The fact the he accomplished his goal to write
this book at age 86 is astounding and commendable. I would recommend this book to anyone
who values children.
J.
Calvin Wenger, D. C.
In a world today that blows to our senses the inhumanities and meanness of persons
to persons, this publication by Grover C. Gouker brings to us a hurricane of fresh
examples of goodness and kindness to humankind and especially to our beloved children.
Written by a living legend in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and by one who has dedicated
nearly seven decades to expressing the best in speeches, writing and deeds to and for more
than a million people, this book is an enormous testimony to how tremendously one life can
impact an entire society. This is a must read for all who want to witness the best
of human servant hood.
Tim
Barley Sr., Executive Director of Finance and Support Services, LCBC Church.
I laughed…I cried…I looked at life through the honest, innocent eyes of a
child once more. And as a 55-year-old grandpa, I wrote a letter to Santa, for I
believe again. I urge you to take the “Santamental Journey” as
well. Great praises for a friend and former mentor.
I Don't Want NO Soap!
John
C. Boyer
My wife and I have two daughters, Jayne & Whitney, that were blessed to receive
personal responses to their letters to Santa for several years. One of my
fondest memories of our daughters’ childhoods was witnessing their excitement as
Santa spoke to them about what was important in their lives. "I Don't Want NO
Soap" captures the ingenuity and positive spirit of Santa (a.k.a. Grover C Gouker).
You will certainly want your children to enjoy this fantasy along with the very real life
lessons shared by Santa.
Charles
Lohin, Ph.D., Professional Educator
Grover Gouker was a unique individual. For over fifty years he had
been communicating with adults as a much sought after public speaker. Happily, he has also
used his talents to connect with thousands of children as a real live Santa who answers
each child's letter personally. I have known Grover for over twenty-six years and
have worked with him first hand as a Dale Carnegie representative. His outgoing
personality, his intense listening skills and his love for simple expressions are
admirably reflected in his delightful new book, I Don't Want NO Soap.Not only will
children find this beautifully illustrated book appealing, parents will too.
Especially, as a tool for teaching values that all parents desire for their
youngsters. Grover has once again displayed his love for children by
becoming the author of a book that children will read again and
again. I recommend it highly. |
