Messages from Readers

Every time a Reader sends a note about his or her experience reading An Agreement with Love, it’s like finding a message in a bottle with a note of love rolled up inside …

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As I read the very first page, I felt as if I were reading the story of my life. It seemed to me as if someone actually lived out my history and all the while, reading through the pages placing myself in every single word written. My favourite poem, that really touched me is “A way to live”. Thank you Kristina, for having the ability to put down on paper, your spirituality.”

— Rosemarie Albarelli, Italy

It’s impossible to read An Agreement With Love and not encounter passages that don’t bring back memories of love lost or our own quest to find love. This book captures the very essence of what it means to love. Kristina’s romantic spirit, love of nature, and her beautiful use of metaphors, make for a very pleasurable read. Thank you for letting us in Kristina! You have a beautiful heart.”

— Dana York Petty, California

I read your book on the plane yesterday. It’s lovely and sad and beautiful and insightful and quite wondrous. I am eager to read more of your work.”

— Randon Bosch Fritsch, Maryland

Everything about this work says commitment – to life, to expression, to love. The deep abiding passion is present at all times in your work and speaks loudly and forcefully. I love the focus of thought and expression…..you conjure up such great images and draws word pictures with precision. The essence of this book is the willingness of a woman who will take the bad, if it happens, to experience the joy and elegant feelings of those special times that life can offer. I was deeply moved, and impressed.”

— Mike Biehn, Florida

“So moving, so passionate, so real, I couldn’t put it down. It is so beautifully written, I keep referring back to it. I love the letters between Blue Morpho and Red. Everything about the story leaves me wanting to know more about Red and what happens … I await your sequel!”

—Jody Filasek, Louisiana

An Agreement with Love is like a collection of Russian nesting dolls; layer upon layer of life
lessons, themes of nature, and constant rebirth. You honor the life of a woman so exquisitely
and leave your reader wanting to continue following you. I want to paste quotes from it all
throughout my life’s daily spaces. Thank you for this book.”

— Heidi Craun, Michigan

This book was a blessing. It captured me right from the start and does not allow you to stop.
Within three pages I was pulled into your story. At the same time, it has triggered reflection
on my own story and having finally found love 10 years ago and not having to search for or
wondering if it will ever find me, I get to wake up knowing it’s there and wondering how it will
grow next. This was nothing short of brilliant. I can’t wait for the next one.”

— With Blessings, Tony Lipsky, Michigan

I read your book. It’s wonderful! What a blessing. Passion, perspective, and persistence – exactly what my soul needed! I passed it on to one of my best friends. She laughed, cried and wants her own copy and is getting one for a friend. Then I “loaned” it to another friend and I know she’s going to love it and want her own copy, too. Hang on tight Kristina! Every woman will want to read this book!”

— Gena Thompson Hopkins, Indiana

I sat down and read your book again today, and just wanted to tell you how much joy, tears and laughter it gives me to read your words. They are powerful, stirring, and touch the heart with their wisdom and inspiration. I feel softer and stronger at the same time after I have enjoyed the time between your pages. Sometimes life feels like we have to have walls around us, I know I do every day. But those walls melt away in your words and is very freeing and if allowed opens us up to the life around us.”

—Angela Trembley, Michigan

I read your book tonight. I am going to read it again tomorrow. I can’t believe how amazing it
was. It made me cry… I cried for you, I cried for “him”, I cried for me for all the times I felt the
pain of a lost love in such a profound way. You are courageous to share such a deeply personal
story. It is beautiful…”

— Dawn Knuth, North Carolina

Dear friends of mine encouraged me to read your exquisite writings. After thirty-five
years with my beloved husband, I was suddenly widowed. I wanted you to know that
your thoughts spoke to me. Regardless of how love ends, we all experience pain,
emptiness and longing. Those are the emotions of a widow, as well. If we are blessed,
in time we all eventually seek and find joy again. And so the cycle continues…”

— Fondly, Peggy Bicknese, Pennsylvania

I read your book over the weekend and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. Your words spoke to my own struggle to accept and trust the power and pleasure of pure love. I have many pages flagged that I know I will return to often. Sharing your heart takes courage, thank you for having the courage to share yours.”

— Mary Ann Vergith, Michigan

I read An Agreement With Love and I just wanted to give you a man’s opinion of it. I enjoyed the style it was written in and I also enjoyed the way the book was able to pull me in. I could feel all the character Red was going through and enjoyed Blue Morpho’s ability to watch Red’s Character grow through her difficult yet enjoyable experiences, in and with love. I am now having my wife read it and based on her opinions, my 16 year old daughter. I truly felt what Red was going through, her loneliness, but also the happiness for her wonderful life experiences.”

— Mike Sargent, Michigan

I loved AAWL. It was truly amazing. I actually could put myself in many the the pages throughout the book. We have all loved and lost and wondered if it really was all worth it … I believe it was.”

— Teresa Shimmons, Michigan

This exquisite book of threaded verses touches anyone who knows pain and has lived passed it. It is like seeing a great movie that makes you cry. Aren’t they the best kind anyway. “

— Ellen Hayes, Pennsylvania

I received your book. It was amazing. It was truly beautiful. Thank you so much for writing it. I
hope another one is in the future.”

— Tami Dorr, Colorado

Kristina, I just finished your book! I am all choked up and just wanted to tell you that I loved each and every word on every page! I think I am going to read it again….now!”

— Julie Fortier, Michigan

Thanks for your Book. I just finished it after receiving it just days ago. I found it to be very touching, truthful, and profound. It appeals to everyone, regardless if male or female, who thirst for some understanding of themselves and the lives we lead. I am happy to say I’ve lived most of my life by these virtues, and wish more of my friends would read your book & realize the true potential they already possess inside:) Thanks again for writing and sharing your talent for the written word and prose. You truly have a gift! I will be sharing your gift with as many people I know.”

— Much Love and Happiness, Dale Gerheart, Pennsylvania

I received your book yesterday. I poured myself a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, let the kids watch the Disney channel, so I could read. I wasn’t sure what I would think of reading a story in poetry. I loved it and read the whole thing in one sitting. It made me cry, and laugh, and made me want to feel, which is something I don’t think people do enough of in this world. Thank you so much for sharing this story in such a beautiful way.”

— Always, Bethany MacGee, Kansas

You have moved me yet again, dear sister. I have read your book from the perspective of someone who knows you, and again from someone who does not. Either way, I am touched at how you are able to verbalize the depth of feeling, your vulnerability, your joy and sorrow. I relate as a woman in so many ways. Bravo, Kristina, you inspire me.”

—Jennifer Mercier, Michigan

What a gem … you have let us follow you as you captured the glowing moments in life that can glisten on a mountain top, as well as letting us in on the murky depths we all can feel. You have honored life, and especially the flow of love.”

— Rebecca Grabiel, Florida

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