"Without books like "Following Their Westward Star" much of Arizona's rich and colorful history would be lost forever with the passing of these pioneers and settlers."
Marshall Trimble
Official Arizona State Historian

"I have read your book cover to cover. It makes my journey west all the more anticipated...You can be very proud of what you have memorialized for your family and the early history of Arizona."
Jim Schmitt
Retired executive and manager of the Standard Register Printing plant in York PA

"Ruth has met the first obligation to readers-to be clear and coherent as she leads them down the adventurous road of Sedona history. She has moved from one sentence to the next with clarity, blending them into a whole delightful story."
Dr. Dorothy A Shaffer, Ph.D
Author of several books including: Sound of Speech, Nonverbal Communications, From Bedroom to Boardroom

"We loved your book!! It's very readable and you accomplished a great feat for non-fiction....Such a wonderful legacy."
Donna H. B. Smith
(Wyoming's Erma Brombeck) author of ETC Firsthand Observations and Offhand Opinions, (A compilations of columns she wrote and published in Wyoming Tribune-Eagle's Sunday editions for 8 years) FEATHER A fanciful story regarding life for children

I have enjoyed reading it (your book) and dearly appreciate the 'labor of love' you gave it. ...I will treasure its history. Your notes on gramma and grandpa (Schneblys) are greatly appreciated!"
Paula Schnebly Hokanson
(granddaughter of Sedona Schnebly, Sedona's namesake)