Dear Yvonne: Thank you so much for the copy of "The Ditchdigger's Daughters," which Diane Linen Powell passed along to Hillary and me. We were delighted to receive your book, and we appreciate your continued thoughtfulness.

Dr. Thornton is a real jewel--extremely knowledgeable--superb speaker--engaging! She has the rare gift of being able to take technical information and present it in a clear fashion with appropriate humor.

Dr. Thornton shares the moving story of her life with a passionate, compelling delivery. And, it's a story certain to inspire all who hear it.