Here's what some people have said about It's the FINN in me.

• "My folks and I want to commend you on your beautiful poetry and your exquisite command of the Finnish language. We spent this afternoon reading your work aloud and marvelling. Not only are the vocabulary and flow beautiful in both languages; you've captured the same essence in both. I've never spent such quality time with Mom and Dad appreciating our culture before." (Elaine, Toronto, Ontario)

• "This books is not only beautiful poetry, capable of awakening buried feelings in many a soul, it is also a manifestation of extraordinary courage on your part." (Barbara, Beaverton, Ontario)

• "I experienced an aesthetic pleasure in the poetry, as well as in the illustrations and general layout." (Alan, Toronto, Ontario)

• "I really like your poems. They're much better than the ones published in the Star today, by Toronto's 'Poet Laureate'. Couldn't figure out most of what he was getting at!" (Maureen, Toronto, Ontario)

• "Here's a cheque for your beautiful poetry book. The ending lines are my favourite parts. I can feel them. I love them. This book is a treasure." (Lu, Moonstone, Ontario)

• "You have a lovely knack for recognizing the mythic aspect of your memories, and for balancing it with just the right amount of whimsy. Linda and I were very touched and moved by every piece. Lovely artwork, too. Bravo!" (Barb, Brampton, Ontario)

• "Kerttu, joka on paljon lausunut runoja, ihastui runoihisi kovasti." ("Kerttu, who has done many poetry recitals, greatly admired your poems.") (Liisa, Joroinen, Finland)

• "Minua alkaa itkettää kun luen sanojasi. Olisi mukava lukea niitä tuttaville ääneen, mutta en pysty." ("I start to cry when I read your words. It would be nice to read them aloud to friends, but I can't.") (Marjatta, Tampere, Finland)