Reviews
As Katherine Bond's eye loops around the emotional
and physical realities in her life, sketching her interior landscapes
and still lifes into poems, windows begin to open, mysteries blossom,
the real world shines with new colors. This is resonant and surprising
work.
— Luci Shaw, author
The Green Earth: Poems of Creation; writer in residence, Regent
College, Vancouver
The Legend Of The Valentine is at its
core a deeply powerful story about loving one's enemies.”
—Midwest Book Review
“An excellent book for teaching the historical
significance of Valentine’s Day along with the meaning of sacrificial
love.”
—CBA Marketplace
“Good choice for Christian schools, civil rights
collections, and everybody else. Not just for Valentine's Day.”
—Cynthia
Leitich Smith, author,
Rain is Not My Indian Name and Jingle Dancer
Tottenham Public School
lists this book on their Anti-Bullying Literature Web Page.
“This lovely book effectively combines Valentine’s
Day and African-American History Month. The true story of St. Valentine
is woven into a fictional story of a family involved in the civil-rights
movement in Alabama. Subtitled "An Inspirational Story of Love and
Reconciliation," its example of love and forgiveness helps kids
understand the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.”
—Ann
Applegarth,
Catholic Parent, Jan/Feb '03
“In February, St. Martin’s focused on
African-American history. To tie in with the month's theme, a wonderful
story by Katherine Grace Bond titled The Legend of the Valentine,
was shared with the students during the school liturgy… This is a
heart-warming book with a powerful message and well worth reading!”
—Chris Mendible, St.
Martin of Tours School ,San Jose, California, February 27, 2003