I've never felt the need to personally comment on a bad review before. We don't all like the same things and I understand that. But this one....wow....

First of all, Erin from South Carolina, let me apologize to you for the few hours of your life you will never get back while you were reading The Secret to Hummingbird Cake. I am monumentally sorry. After all, you could've spent that time, I don't know....killing puppies or something.

Secondly, this book is based on a true story. It was written as a love letter from me to my very real, lifelong, best friend who you knew as "Laine." I only told the story the way it happened. Again, I apologize for the "lack of depth." But I assure you, it was pretty deep around here. Oh, I did leave out the part where she had a stroke during her illness and struggled to talk. Perhaps you can "entertain" your husband with that little nugget, as well. I didn't include that in the book because I was wanted desperately to give her a little happier ending that she received on earth.

Again, I apologize for the agony you experienced from the constant eye rolling. It must have been terrible.