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Praise from Reviewers and Clients: Don't take my word for it. Here's what others have said.
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"Your sensitive writing illuminated the entire story of RCDS. I couldn't have asked for a better representation of the school than the collection of your words that now educates a whole new generation on the founding of Rye Seminary and Rye Country Day School. Susan Life, I am sure is smiling and would wholeheartedly approve and be immensely proud." --Rick Starr, Archivist
“The book offers not only an arresting remembrance, but also an inspirational one that’s filled with wisdom gained through difficult experience.” –Kirkus Reviews
“My thanks to Tom McCarthy, whose belief in the book and continual encouragement and high humor kept me going through the worst of it.” --Melinda Roth
“Thanks to Tom McCarthy, for being a great human being, a brilliant editor, and for making me look far better than I actually am.” --Sprague Theobald
"McCarthy shows a good sense for the interesting and gory detail, offering up plenty of blood-soaked action while keeping it appropriate. A breezy offering . . . " --Kirkus Reviews
Winner, The Goldsmith Award, Harvard University, Book of the Year
“Many, many thanks to Tom McCarthy, a true sounding board who made this possible.” --Bill Katovsky
"The interviews crackle with immediacy." -The New York Times
"Astonishing." -New York Daily News
"It is my hope that this outstanding piece of work will reach the widest possible distribution and readership." - Dan Rather
“So when Tom McCarthy of The Lyons Press called and told me he wanted to do an anthology of my boxing writing, I was not only flattered, I jumped at the chance.” --Bert Sugar
“I thank Tom McCarthy for the courage to go where others feared to tread. So far, none of our opponents has offered to buy stock in his company.” Jim Bouton
“My thanks to Tom McCarthy, without his faith this story would never have been published.” --Gene Cheek
“First and foremost, I acknowledge with deep gratitude the help and guidance of my editor, Tom McCarthy. His skill, unflagging enthusiasm, and constant encouragement made my task much easier.” --John Vigor, Award-Winning Author
“Thanks to editor Tom McCarthy for bringing it all home.” --S.L. Price
"The sports reportage in this gracefully written book is strong enough to make the sometimes-dated events seem timeless." - The New York Times
"Far Afield is mostly a journey of self-discovery, honest and true without any of the usual sun-dappled barf. It reminds us that sports can tell us more about one another than just about anything else we do, so long as someone as able as Price provides the translation." -Esquire
"Thank you very much for the great editing and writing. It was a great pleasure to work with you.” --Paul Vuolle
From One Legendary Basketball Coach to Another
“Digger was an outstanding basketball coach who cared greatly about both the game and his players. However, beyond that he is an extremely intelligent guy whose experiences with life and people go way beyond the dimensions of the basketball court. This in itself makes his book a great read for people in all walks of life.”
--Bob Knight
Terrible Angel: A Novel of Michael Collins in New York
“Thanks to Tom McCarthy, whose advice I treasured.” --Dermot McEvoy
"From 10,000 miles away, Tom McCarthy edited Hell Is Over, while I was attached to Kurdish counterterrorists taking down Al Qaeda in Northern Iraq in the spring and summer of 2004. Tom could not have been more professional, courteous, thoughtful and incisive. I cannot recommend him more strongly, and if you are fortunate to work with him, you are quite fortunate, indeed." --Mike Tucker, former deep cover mercenary, and professional lecturer on counterterrorism and special operations
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