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Anne Wendel's avatar

I absolutely loved it and am inspired to do some research and writing of my own. The story itself is amazing. The plot twists! I love your catchy titles and the explanatory subheadings. I enjoyed the casual style of the writing with your own thoughts interspersed. I liked how every other chapter was informational. But my favorite part was the cliffhanger at the end of each chapter!

Lori Olson White's avatar

Thanks for your kind words and enthusiasm , @Anne, and also for your great comments and insight along the way - I love that part of Substack!

I’m so glad you found and enjoyed Aimee’s story!

radivoje adzemovic's avatar

Impressive. Thank you. Enjoyed the book a lot.

Lori Olson White's avatar

Thanks, Radi and thanks for coming along for the ride.

Melissa Howard's avatar

I have enjoyed reading your book in this format. I was surprised to see that Aimee looked nothing like what I had imagined! You are a great writer and I can’t wait for the next project. ♥️ It is hard to imagine that social standing would have so much influence in the decisions in one’s entire life.

Lori Olson White's avatar

Thanks, Melissa! I’m so glad you enjoyed the story! It was a different time, of course, but so many of the issues Aimee dealt with are still around, right? I think about how long it took Joe and Jill Biden to acknowledge their illegitimate granddaughter - four years - despite the relationship being confirmed in the press.

I’d seen a couple photo of Aimee fairly early in my research, but loved how she looked later when she was in Alaska with Frank! That big smile 😃

Kirsi Dahl's avatar

Thank you for sharing your processes, your tools, and your thoughts about everything that went into writing your great story! Don’t forget us little people when you hook up with Shonda and Netflix!

Lori Olson White's avatar

Gosh thanks, Kirsi, and thanks for your support and unbounded optimism 🤣

Lynn Taylor-Buccafuri's avatar

Amazing and so well written!! Loved this book, especially since it had so many twists and turns, and the fact that it was based on true people, someone’s ancestors made it even more of the type of book I would enjoy reading.