Numerous readers have commented on how supportive, helpful and beneficial Phyllis And Me has been to them either before the death of loved ones by getting them closer, after the fact, as a way to help them heal and celebrate those special people as well as during the dying process.

Roger Zotti who writes book reviews for The Resident Newspaper wrote in his April 20-May 3, 2005 column about Phyllis and Me:

Thomas Mann once wrote, Very deep is the well of the past. Carol has dug into her past and in her book brought to life the experiences she and her mother shared. Written in lyrical, unaffected prose, Phyllis and Me deals with, as Carol writes, the many ways a maternal love is never lost even after death.' "

"It was very uplifting and moving. You were able to say in words what so many aren't able to."

Pauline W. - whose dear mother recently died.

"Thank you for writing such a wonderful book. My words and thoughts reflected by someone else's daughter."

Virginia U. - who is enjoying her daughter and her grandchildren.

"I appreciate my parents a lot - but Phyllis and Me really brought home to me the importance of spending time with my mother (and Dad) whenever I can.

Sue E. - whose aging parents are still alive.

"Your tribute to your mother is exquisitely written and beautifully moving."

Jackie F. - whose parents have both died.

" (Phyllis And Me) is at times, humorous, compelling and moving - but always intelligent, honest, interesting and to the point. I truly enjoyed it, tremendously."

Mary Anne J. - whose aging parents are experiencing health problems