Testimonials

Idaho State University

Dear Susan:

On behalf of myself and the ISU Human Rights Celebration Committee, we deeply appreciate and want to thank you for your participation in the 2007 Idaho State University Human Rights Celebration.

We value the time and commitment you put into making your presentation on polygamy. it was fascinating, educational, and thoroughly enjoyed by many.

Thank you again for sharing your time, talent, and expertise with us. Your participation in the ISU Human Rights Celebration helped make it a great success.

Sincerely,

ISU Human Rights Celebration Committee

Presbyterian Women of Boise, ID

Susan,

On behalf of the Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of Boise, I would personally like to thank you for your contributions to making our Spring gathering such a success! Your story is so very compelling and I don’t think I’ve ever heard a more beautiful tribute to our God and Christianity.

May you continue to share God’s blessings in such a remarkable way!

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Alpha Nu State Convention

Dear Susan,

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Alpha Nu State Convention members wish to thank you for you Inspirational Speech given this morning. It blessed us immensely!

Calvary Chapel, Buhl ID

Susan,

Thank you for blessing us with your awesome testimony. I know that God is going to raise you up to bring many hearts to Jesus! We love and appreciate you sharing with us at Calvary Chapel, Buhl. Please have a very Merry Christmas! We appreciate your support to our Orphanage in Malawi, Africa!

River Christian Fellowship, Twin Falls, ID

Susan,

Thank you for being God’s willing Servant! Your ministry is in our prayers.

The Ladies from River Christian Fellowship

First Christian Church, Twin Falls, ID

Dear Susan,

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”. I think this sentiment summarizes what you have done. Thank you so much for sharing with our group. You absolutely held us spellbound! I appreciated your challenging each of us to share our testimonies about Jesus with others. I’m so glad I got to meet you!

The Ladies from First Christian Church

Reformed Church, Twin Falls, ID

Susan,

What an awesome story you have told! You are such a blessing, and your testimony will bring freedom and show God’s love to so many who feel lost, trapped, and depressed because of their circumstances. You have inspired us that it’s “OK” to talk about the “not so good stuff”, to show what God has done, and to glorify Jesus. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

May God continue to bless you every day!

The Ladies at Twin Falls Reformed Church

Rocky Mountain Dist. Alliance Women’s Convention, Billings, MT

Susan,

Thank you so much for coming to speak to us. We feel so encouraged to share scripture with our Mormon friends! What a wonderful, stirring, informative testimony you have… You, Susan, are an inspiration! May God continue to bless you and your ministry.

From anonymous woman, CA

Susan,

This was a wonderfully written story that depicted the life as a polygamist. I read the book as part of a book club I participate in and enjoyed the experience. During our meetings we had very thought provoking discussion, and we still continue to discuss the book even though we have moved on. We were even able to get a hold of the author to answer some of our questions, and she responded to us almost immediately. It was a wonderful experience from which I learned so much.

From Cbenton, CA

Susan,

After reading this book…All I can say is wow! I feel as if I just received a historical lesson on the life of woman living in a polygamist family. Susan Schmidt did an excellent job with educating the reader about life as a sister wife in polygamy. Often the media paints a picture of women living this life as happy, participants who have little to no feeling or concern about having to share a husband. However, in this story, Ms. Schmidt very candidly demonstrated that these women were in fact human, with real feelings that were hurt and often felt betrayed by the men they shared. They were smart and very much like any woman next door. As a child, I saw Ms. Schmidt as a woman mature far beyond her years and at the conclusion of the story my views were only strengthen. I found what I always enjoyed about reading a good story; it has spawned my interest in the subject matter and instilled in me a quest to learn more. Even more fascinating about this very profound book was that she personally addressed the questions that intrigued me and the members of my book club that we asked during our discussion. Thank you for your story and the courage to share it! Awesome!