"A gut-wrenchingly honest read."
The Telegram
"From the Ashes of My Dreams is a story of courage and hope
told by a man whose journey into darkness ultimately illuminated the
richness of his life."
The Chronicle Herald
"The story of Ed Smith's ordeal is without a doubt one of his best."
Downhome
"A testament to his delightful sense of humour .
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Canadian Press
"Compelling reading."
The Northeast Avalon Times
"[Ed Smith's] book moves the reader to both
tears and laughter and is hauntingly powerful."
The Executive Secretary's Page, Newfoundland
and Labrador Conference, The United Church of Canada
“In the nightmare of medical catastrophe, miracles are few. But after his own body-shattering experience, Ed Smith has created one. This book is at once painful and joyous, angry and tender, tremendously moving and uproariously funny.”
Karen Levine, Producer, CBC, Toronto
“This is a compelling story, told in a unique way from the perspective of the entire family. A worthwhile read, indeed.”
Barbara Turnbull, author of Looking in the Mirror
“From the Ashes of My Dreams is about where we go for comfort when we are hurt. Ed Smith went to family, the tribe, religion, writing, friends, and a sense of humour. It is a hymn of hope, a song of family and love."
Tom Moore, author of Angels Crying and Plains of Madness
“Throughout this whole tragic story, Ed’s inimitable sense of humour comes shining through.”
Ron Young, Publisher-Editor, Downhomer
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