Swimming to Chicago
"...I found myself unable to put it down..."Sara Power,Books Your Kids Will Love"With what has been happening with our gay youth, David-Matthew Barnes gives us a book that is so important...a combination of wonderfully drawn characters, a terrific plot and great writing...I found myself cheering our heroes on and wanting to take them by the hands and lead them through."Amos Lassen,Reviews by Amos Lassen"Is there a way to give a book six stars? Because this book is definitely 5-plus...David-Matthew Barnes writes beautifully, his characters are vivid and his plot is a winding road of twists and turns...This is a lovely, lovely read..."D. Jackson Leigh, Author ofCall Me SoftlyandLong Shot"This was a heartbreaking story...I enjoyed the book. It made me think once again about how we need to fight for acceptance...this book highlighted the need to stop bullying and the fears gay high school students have when deciding whether or not to reveal their sexuality."Lilly Road"A beautiful love story told from a host of different perspectives which allows us to truly appreciate the interconnectivity of our world."Carsen Taite, Author ofNothing but the TruthandDo Not Disturb