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"I just wanted to take a minute to give you much ‘kudos’ on the book. After reading it I realized that it is helping me to make a decision about moving based on some of the info I read. The book could be referenced about any city, not just Atlanta. It gives some terrific points about the life of ‘black folks’ in general, and how we really think or not think which was interesting and helpful to know that we do have some common experiences.
“Thanks for taking the time to write your book. Eventually people will wake up and see it as a very informative, time saving tool to help them in their lives.”
Cheshi Ashikaga /San Francisco, California
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“Hi, Dr. Marcia Riley,
I am reading your book. I had to stop a moment to connect with you. Before I go on I would love to thank you for the wonderful book... I will be going out today to purchase 3 more of your books to send back to friends in Chicago. Bless you for knowing who you are and sharing it with the rest of the world.”
Nanny Rose/Illinois
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“Thanks for doing hotlanta. I learned about other cities and countries while reading this book. Didn’t expect that added bonus.”
Romaine Givens/Georgia
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“Nice book on how Blacks think and live. This will be useful for students coming out of college. Good job Marcia!!”
Susan Morris/Kentucky
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“Your book is a much needed book. It is very informative, all newcomers can truly benifit and apreciate your book. It is a good surviver guide for transplanters relocating to another area. Keep up the good.”
Robin/Georgia
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“I know this is a good book for all people – not just people of color – but for all people. It’s a very motivational, inspiring reference book. Especially the back part of the book. It can help people from all walks of life, since it deals with important aspects of life like how we use our time, think, etc. The book shouldn’t be geared towards just Blacks. You don’t have to be Black to benefit and gain insight and you don’t have to be in Atlanta. You could benefit even if you were in Hong Kong. Anyone can apply those principles regardless of the city or country you’re based in.”
Ron Cole/Cedar Hill, Texas
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“It was good because it shows how different people perceive a place and that was good – I would like to see books like that for other cities/areas.”
LaQuita/Georgia
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“I like the words of wisdom. That give me hope. Does that really work? Read those quotes every day and it’ll help change your thinking – keep you on track? I never heard of doing anything like that before. Thank you for doing this book. It give me hope.”
Jackie/Shearith Israel Jewish Shelter for Women
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"I have read your book and it's a great book based on the truth!!!
“Many influential people want Atlanta to be seen as the Black Utopia not realizing that folks will still come just like they still move to other places. But your book helps to make the transition easier, since it shows the ups and downs of moving that's applicable to any city.
"Thanks for letting us hear both sides of the Black Utopia – the reality and the illusion.”
Debra Lazare/Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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“This book has the ‘mark’ on so many levels that I have sent copies to clients.”
Eric Tinch/New York
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Hey Doc,
“You named the book all wrong. If you want to have success, prosperity, opportunity and all that stuff, then you have to apply the wisdom in the back of your book. Your book has stuff that Doc Kimbro and Bro Les Brown talk about and we Black folks need this. But the focus of your book should be on that back section more…Nice job…I like the layout of countries.”
Charles/Birmingham, Alabama
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Marcia,
“The book is fantastic!! Every day I read a little bit more. It is really motivating me to make a change for the better in my life. Not a move to Atlanta, but a career change. Thank you.”
Acquanetta Williams/DeLand, Florida
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Dr. Riley,
“How could you go against the norm? What in the world made you decide to give African Americans a different view of Atlanta – showing the good, the bad, and the ugly? Whatever made you do it, thanks!! Our young people need to realize that success comes from within – not from a city.”
Shirley/New Orleans
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