'Authentic' - Medal of Honor recipient Bud Day
'Compelling' - Quarterback Peyton Manning
'Gripping' - The New York Times
'Excellent' - Jim Lovell, commander, Apollo 13
'Exhilarating' - Publishers Weekly
'Inspiring' - President Jimmy Carter
'Inspirational' - Defense Sec. Robert Gates
'Invaluable' - Mayor Michael Bloomberg
'Must-read' Defense Sec. Melvin Laird
'New American Classic' - Stephen Coonts
'Powerful' - POW Michael McGrath
'Riveting' - Senator John McCain
'Superb' - J. W. Marriott, Jr.
'Unforgettable' - President Jimmy Carter
Georgia Author of the Year (Defiant)
Four Emmy Awards including Best Historical Documentary (Jeremiah)