Books: Comments
Em-J Publishing
James T. Humberd
Burbank, CA 91501
818-846-1495
jimhum@sbcglobal.net
http://www.InvitationToTravel.com
http://www.travel-tidbits.com/
Comments on our books
ISBN: 096184051X, Invitation to France (second edition)
ISBN: 0961840536, Invitation to Italy (first edition)
ISBN: 0961840528, Invitation to Germany (first edition)
Alex D, -- N�rnberg, Germany: The skillful presentations of your personal experiences and impressions gave us a further understanding of Americans.
Bernice, A., -- Woodland Hills, CA: I think it's great the way you have mixed your opinions and observations along with the history, geography, and physical description of the cities, towns, and structures.
Betty H., -- York, PA: If this book doesn't make me want to go to France, nothing will!
Bookstore Manager, Beverly Hills: My home is in Italy, near Urbino. Your books are wonderful. You have a really different approach to the subject of my homeland.
Debbie C, -- Fair Oaks, CA: It was as if friends were telling me about their trip to Europe.
Don A., -- Woodland Hills, CA: Your book just exudes enthusiasm.
Dorothy S. -- W. Los Angeles, CA: Since a visit to France is not on my horizon at the moment, I'll take your trip vicariously.
Eleanor C., -- Hollywood, CA: As for interesting, a loud and enthusiastic YES!
Employees of a local book store: Each day the manager tells us more stories from your books. He really loves them. Has already tried to order a dozen each.
Ethelena W. , -- Palm Desert, CA: Very helpful in planning a trip to Europe.
French Tour bus driver: I now tell your stories to my passengers, while driving my tour bus.
German National Tourist Board in Frankfurt, Germany: It certainly is not an every-day guide � because it is so personal. It is first of all factual, believable in every sense. I found it great fun to read. A true travel companion.
Gian Franco, -- Lecce, Italy: I am amazed that Americans can visit my land, and write so much about it.
Granddaughter Christiana: Grandpa, you sure know how to put words together!
Head of the German National Tourist Board in Frankfurt: It certainly is not an every-day guide � because it is so personal. It is first of all factual, believable in every sense. I found it great fun to read. A true travel companion.
Head of the Italian Government Tourist Board, Los Angeles: Your book is so interesting, we love it. Please give me a copy to mail to my boss.
Jean C, -- Huntington Beach, CA: It made me feel like jumping in a plane and going to Europe!
Jesse H., -- College Professor, Winona Lake, IN: Congratulations -- You have a fascinating book.
John D., -- Berkeley, CA: I thought the book was exquisitely written and the descriptions of the places we both toured was handled well.
Lady and her daughter, planning a trip to Europe: This is my first trip to Europe. My reading assignment will be France, and Shannon's will be Italy. (Later) Our trip was just great. Everything went very smoothly -- no major glitches.
Lady from Montivilliers, France: I never really �saw� Paris until I visited with your book.
Librarian in a nearby Library: Your book is the greatest, and by far the best travel book in our library. (The first edition of Invitation to France was checked out so many times, it had to be replaced at several libraries in this area. The last time I looked, the copy at the Palm Springs Library had 50 date stamps.)
Loretta L., -- Kirkland, Wash: I love France which has so much to offer and you certainly succeeded in de�picting the country to it's best advantage.
Manager of Rizzoli Bookstore, Beverly Hills: My home is in Italy, near Urbino. Your books are wonderful. You have a really different approach to the subject of my homeland.
Manager, local book store: I lived in Florence, Italy for years. I love the book. Will order just as soon as they are available.
Manager, local Resort book store: Great books! Our visitors will love them.
Maria Grazia, Urbino, Italy: I am absolutely sure your books could be really interesting for the Italians. They can give them a chance to know their home country better.
Marjorie M. -- So. Whitley. IN: We enjoyed reading your books, after several trips to Europe.
Members of the Governments of France, Germany, and Italy (and citizens of each country) have expressed an interest in having our books published in those countries.
Michael D. Eisner, -- Chairman of the Board, Walt Disney Productions: It is great to know that Disneyland and Disney are such international symbols.
Norma M. -- Woodland Hills: I love it, sounds just like I'm talking to you - so natural.
Nurse at local Doctor�s office: We are planning a trip to France and Germany, and your books are great. Tells us just what we need to know.
President of the Zamboni Company (makers of ice smoothing equipment): Appreciated your book for our trip to Italy. Highlights mentioned by you, were very enjoyable.
Press Attach� and Public Relations, French Government Tourist Office, Los Angeles: I really like your books. They make for very enjoyable reading: I feel like I'm on vacation myself while reading them. I use them as a referrence book.
Ruth T. -- Palm Desert, CA: Yes - A delightful Book.
Regional Manager, German National Tourist Office: I am very pleased with your book about our country. It is an excellent presentation. I need to send a copy to my boss.
Sarilyn B. -- Midland, Texas: What a delightful experience. You've done a lovely job of capturing the fun of free spirited wandering in Europe.
Secretary at the Italian Government Tourist Board, Los Angeles: Florence, Italy is my hometown. Your chapter on Florence is excellent, outstanding.
Secretary of State, Ministry of Tourism of France, in Paris: I have well received your book, and thank you for it. Your book gives a very good impression of France, which is a very good encouragement to Americans to visit our country. The way you tell the story, giving your personal impressions � makes it even more interesting.
Teller at local Bank: Love your book. I�ve lived in Germany, and you describe it so very well.
The late Mr. Larry Boodry, Editor, Op-Ed Column, The Desert Sun. They just tell us about the towns and the sights and the sounds and the people. They share their enthusiasm. Their book is not a guide book or a �how to� book. The day after I returned last week, Jim brought me a copy. It�s fun. I wish that I had it earlier.
Vice Consul, Press- and Media Affairs, Federal Republic of Germany Thank you very much for informing us about your book "Invitation to Germany". I was very pleased to read about your travel anecdotes and impressions of Germany and was truly surprised of the amount of information you provide in the book
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