Below are some of the comments received from consumers.

I love your messages! January 2009 Sedona, AZ
Thank you for being so generous to my grandaughter. She cherished the bookmark and made sure it went into her house with her. The inscription to her in “Purple Puppy” is wonderful. She will appreciate it when she gets older. I read the book out loud on our ride home. It is a wonderful story and so beautifully illustrated.

Video is outstanding. December 2008 Sedona, AZ
I watched the video “Purple” with tears in my eyes. Absolutely excellent job. Absolutely excellent message. I hope this can get out around the world somehow. Get it in some other languages. It is truly well done! EVERY single child should see it EVERY year at school. Thank you for doing it.

July 2008 United Kingdom
Hello to Susan Faith ….I live in the UK and I have just found your book Purple Love which you so kindly signed for my baby grand-daughter in 2001. You wrote “Dear Amelia , wherever you travel always carry your most prized possession,your smile! much love and light in your Life” and signed it. I visited Sedona in 2001 just after 9/11 I was recovering from breast cancer at the time and had my last Chemo on 9/11!! What a beautiful place, the only place to go to recover eh? Anyway I just wanted to say hello and thank you for the book.

September 2007 San Diego, CA
Hello - we met at the hotel in San Diego last week and you generously shared your time with our boys, Andrew and Brian. What an incredible treat it was for us to spend some time with you to hear about your documentary and your books. We cannot express enough how impressed the boys were to have met an author and a filmmaker (they also loved the furry friends too). Thank you again for the special autographed books for the boys - it will be a treasured item in our home. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I am attaching a photo we took with you to share - it will definitely make it into our scrapbooks and as a “highlight” of our trip.

Extremely useful to parents and teachers. January 2006 San Diego, CA
After reading the first few pages of the heartwarming story, Purple Love, one of the main messages for the book became evident. Susan Faith emphasized the deep devotion a mother has for her daughter. It was truly beautiful to see the quality time Sarah’s mother shared with her. She not only was a teacher to Sarah, but a true friend. Because of their open relationship, it allowed mother and daughter to discuss a variety of difficult subjects such as life and death. As a retired educator, I saw many children suffer emotionally and academically due to the lack of parental devotion. Without such a relationship, life and death issues would have been difficult to approach.

Thank you for the wonderful work you are doing! Oct. 2004 Cottonwood, AZ
Saw the “story” in today’s Kudos on Purple Puppy …it was wonderful!!! (We have a golden retriever and so this book is special for us too!!)

I absoulutely love your book Purple Love… Feb. 2004 Chardon, OH
…and your soulfully integrated approach to life. Thank you for writing the book - it’s a gift to anyone who reads it. I plan to spend some time “wondering around” your website to see what else I can learn. But, I did want to drop a note and let you know how touched I am by your soul.

An Artist, Feb.17, 2004 Eugene, OR
I was so inspired by your website and have shared it with several people who have themselves become inspired. I have always been drawn to the color purple… I honor and join with you in our pursuit of universal peace and harmony. Thank you.

Thank you! June 10, 2003 Whittier, CA
I found your wonderful book shortly after my grandfather crossed-over. My son (4 at the time) was having a difficult time and I wanted to explain things in a way that he could understand. Your book jumped off the shelf and into his hands at the Dharma Center in California. It was perfect! It was real and dealt with death in a meaningful way. I was so sick of the trite, “happily-ever-after” stuff I had seen. The cycle of life, and the way you describe the energy in everything was amazing. The book was exactly what he needed to feel OK about still talking to Gramps and still feeling his energy.

Congratualtions Susan! May 15, 2003 Tucson, AZ
I did read Purple Love and enjoyed it - I wish I had read it when I was younger; it could have made a positive impact on how to view death and change.

I just read your article. Feb. 4, 2003 Michigan
How refreshing! You are right-making a difference in the lives we choose to lead makes a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for sharing of yourself…wishing you smiles for the continuing journey.

Purple Love is Wonderful! Jan 9, 2003 Omaha, NE
I got the book and your postcard. I think it will help children understand death. I was reading how you feel about the color purple and that made me realize that that was true about myself. I dyed my hair purple and ever since, I have been more positive about things and I have felt better and more confidant about myself and my work. Thank you again.

What a Wonderful Book! Dec. 21, 2001 Scottsdale, AZ
We look at purple with a wonderful, warm, admiring look because of you! Thank you. Love your book!

A Veterinarian’s View, Dec. 9, 2001 Boston, MA
Purple Love is a story that provides comfort to those in mourning by embracing death in the celebration of the circle of life. Susan Faith cultivates the concept of a perpetuating energy that transforms with the passing away of one life form, but dissipates to support and inspire many others. This is a concept deeply rooted in current scientific theory while incorporating Faith’s own healing and spiritual thought. A wonderful book that allows the reader to grieve, but also provides a spiritual outlet in which to proceed and prosper.

Helping Children Understand Loss and Death, Nov, 12, 2001 Boston,MA
Purple Love is a sensitive story about a loving relationship between a mother and child that allows open communication. It serves as an excellent basis for family discussions about life, death and memories. Death is a difficult subject, and this book would be very helpful as a beginning point. The illustrations are lovely. Faith and Sasaki make a good team.

Divine Energy and Purple Love, Nov. 11, 2001 Duluth, GA
In an age that is no longer gilded, Purple Love will become a classic. As families struggle through the destruction of the WTC and the loss of countless lives, Purple Love can step in and be a source of inspiration, closure and hope. The extraordinary illustrations of Goro Sasaki and the timeless message of Susan Faith will urge your family to take a new look at death . . . but more importantly, a closer look at the miracle of life itself. The loving, trusting relationship of Sarah and her Mother may cause parents to stop. Slow down. Think about teaching life’s true lessons. Love. Trust. And, a child’s place in the universe.
In Purple Love Sarah learns that the cycle of life does indeed go on. As adults, we learn to contemplate a different message to confront the inevitable task of helping our children understand death. Purple Love is just that refreshing vehicle to offer alternatives in discussing life’s most difficult subject, with hope and love at the center.

A Magical Story, that Speaks to the Heart of All, Oct. 18, 2001
What a rare gem that will inspire many of all ages. Susan’s peaceful words on such a touching topic opens up new doorways of communication within the parent/child relationship. Goro’s meditative artwork softens the mood and keeps one in a place of serenity throughout Sarah’s journey. I will recommend Purple Love to anyone & everyone that has experienced the loss of a loved one & to any teacher or parent seeking a way to discuss the recent events with their children. I’m looking forward to any future titles by the same author.

Honest, Thoughtful, Respectful, and Beautiful, Sept. 17, 2001 Oregon, WI
Sara is a young girl who embraces all that life has to offer as she and her mother walk through a magnificent meadow. Sarah encounters a family of bunnies whose mother has died. Sara’s beloved Grandmother had also died. What ensues is an enlightening, comforting, inspiring conversation with her mother about life, death, and the power of love and remembrance. Susan Faith’s text is lyrical, comforting, simple, gentle, honest, thoughtful, respectful, and beautiful as Purple Love answers questions many young readers have about death. Purple Love is a very highly recommended addition to any school and community library collections — and is especially recommended reading for children of all ages who have experienced the loss of a family member or beloved pet.

Perfect Book for a Child Suffering Loss, Aug, 10, 2001 Buena Vista, CO
This charming story addresses the subject of death with sensitivity and on a level children can understand — whether they have lost a pet, a friend, or a family member. This is a special, moving book that deals with a shattering experience in a positive, enlightened way. The lovely watercolor drawings give it appeal for toddlers up to pre-teens. The perfect gift for any child coping with loss.

A Wonderful Picture Book! May 23, 2001 Boston, MA
This is a warm, loving story that is wonderful to help young children deal with the concept of death, whether of a family member or a beloved pet. The love and respect between Sarah, the young girl in the story, and her mother is so clear that it makes it easy for young readers to talk with their parents or other adults about this difficult topic. The story is told in a gentle way that encourages kids to think and ask questions. The book is also beautifully illustrated, and the watercolor pictures really reinforce the bond between Sarah and her mother.