Dear Cherie Carter-Scott,

I read your wonderful book and I have never read such common sense in my life. Not only have you helped me to think in a different perspective, but I can actually apply your methods, and they are so realistic. The book is written with compassion and hope, and remedies. Bless you, and I have never been so touched by this much important information and deep insight before.
I felt you should know you have touched my life, and I am on a campaign talking about your book to my friends, as if it were the Bible.

I am sure you enjoy hearing your success, and that you have helped someone like me who is a borderline Neg. I get caught in the neg thinking and think I am worthless due to someone else’s behavior. I have panic disorder, believe me; your book relaxes me, which is really hard work for me. But somehow the way you simply explain things in a beautiful way and use love and compassion, and I do not learn from tough love at all. Your book helps me to slow down and get a grip, and Quickly.

This letter is to thank you so much for reaching out to the world and helping people like me to have self worth, and see things in a different light, as coming from a dysfunctional family it is conditioning behavior and thoughts, and how wonderful to have the chance to hang on to your courage and open another door that offers an answer, or even a question. Thank you for being the leader, and guide that I needed, and right now in my life where it can be applied and gives me relief.

It has been a miracle for me, and negs don’t believe in miracles unless they are willing to try. I am willing. I even read your book over, and over if I get caught up in a panic attack and negative thinking, and it is usually about something not even there. Although I do have psychic abilities, but your book is useful to help me act on those DNA instincts. Bless you, and Thank you again.

Most Sincere,
Patty Frank

September 17, 1990

I am very interested in your theory and concept of “Negaholism.”
I have just been through a decade out of which I can list a long and awful series of woes: I ended a marriage which was not satisfying, but a marriage in which I was wealthy and comfortable physically; was thoroughly financially ripped off and lost almost all of my personal possessions because of a careless divorce attorney and a rich and powerful louse of a former husband; naively got into business, was defrauded and lost my ability to recover through the carelessness of another attorney; lost my only son in a tragic accident; lost my mother, who had lived with me for 15 years and who was my best friends and support system; and so on and so on.
Also during that same decade, I met and married a wonderful man; went back to college and to law school; graduated, passed the bar and have an interesting job in a good law firm; moved into a lovely house on a lake; and drive a Cadillac.

I tell you all of this just as a bit of background. My point is that I have had every reason in the world to just flat lay down and give up. Yet, I have managed to do some pretty astounding things. I have gained weight, drink too much, and have had a real struggle with what you call “negaholism.”
Granted it is no wonder! However, I have recently had a real strong sense of my need to stop living the pain of the past and to focus my energy onto trying to regain some of my lost wealth through my own efforts, and rebuilding my place in the world. Loss is not fun! Nor is anger and self blame. And I really do blame myself for letting it all happen to me and for letting “them” have such power over the events in my life.

Enter your book. Driving home the other day at an hour that is unusual for me to be in my car, I heard about your book on a local radio program. I bought it and read it. Hallelujah! I think I understand what I need to do to regain my “self.”

Please send any and all information about available seminars, lectures, etc.
Thank you for a wonderful book.

Arlene L. Pfankuch

Dear Cherie,

First of all, thank you for your wonderful book, the information is so helpful for those of us who are into personal growth.

I would like any other information you have available. And I would like to be on your mailing list if you have a newsletter going out.

I was born and raised in Kansas and stayed there until the age of 34. The mentality in that area is quite different from this area, as you well know. Kansas is likely the capital of Negaholism and we just don’t know it yet!
So today in my life is full what with Al-Anon, ACA and keeping a positive attitude. It takes a conscious effort everyday. This autumn I intend to start college and am very excited about all the options it has for me. I think the best thing I’ll get out of college, besides some education, is what it will do for my self-esteem.

Thank you again for your book and your contribution to my recovery process. Any further information will be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Jane Campanile

April 16, 1990

Dear Cherie Carter-Scott,

I have so much to say and I don’t know where to start. So I won’t worry about it and I’ll just do it.

Your book has opened up so many doors in my mind/feelings, I’m not real sure where, I just like what I’m feeling. It seemed like it took an eternity to read the book. I would read a chapter then come back a day or two later and read on till I finished tonight. The plan is to re-read with a highlighter and make notes.

A good friend of mine as been gently beating me over the head every time I would act negative. When I saw your book, it just jumped out at me and I said this is what he’s talking about. At the check-out counter the voice said “your wasting your money, you’ll never read or finish or take the advice.” A real bad attack, but I’m glad I ignored it.

I am a 39 year old well adjusted gay male (ha!), white, Catholic, college degree, technical employment, HIV + (5 1/2 yrs.), AA(1 1/2 yrs.). Boy that’s a mouthful, but I felt it would you to know just where this person is coming from. I have a lot of voices and my work is really cut out for me and I’m going to do it. There were times I would just stop and cry or laugh. I’ve wanted to call my mother and tell her it’s ok but I’m afraid she would think I’m crazy.
Besides telling you how much I’m loving this book, I would like to know if you have any lectures and when/where? Also, if you produced and sold pocket cards that went with the book. These could be kept in shirt pockets or wallets as helpers when we need to read a list or remind ourselves.

I could go on and on and I hope I get the chance to personally thank you for opening these doors. I’m truly excited about the prospects for tomorrow and…
Please place me on your mailing list. By the way, my friend Adolphus, thanks you for writing the book. I’ve been told recently by another friend, that I have a sparkle in my eyes now. I listened to the inner voice and called a friend, it was her birthday and I didn’t know. But she was just happy that I thought of her and I was glad that I had listened to my voice. I’m eating less because of the tone. I made my normal list of projects for the weekend, and I completed all of them! Because I approached the list and the tasks as constructive and not hurdles. My goal was just to work on whatever I completed and whatever I completed would be GREAT. Thank you for telling me about having many voices. I thought I wad indecisive and couldn’t make a decision. Now that I know that I have the “Family Feud” in my head, I can take the advise of anyone of them or go out on my own feelings.

The bottom line is that your advice works and I really love myself for the first time. Adolphus said now you know what they mean when they say that life begins at 40. It takes you that long to figure out what makes John O’Connell tick. The book is giving you a road map to that goal.

As I read the book I kept thinking I need to write to her and let her know how much this helping. But, where do you write her? There was the add at the end. So I’m not worrying about spelling etc. I just had to unload to you like writing a book you mentioned.

Thank you and keep up the good work.
John O’Connell

Dear Ms. Carter-Scott,

I recently read, or perhaps should say I devoured your book Negaholics. Besides the information the insights I found beneficial to my personal life, I found much information applicable to my ministry. As senior pastor of Ebenezer Bible Church, it is my responsibility to deal with people and their problems from behind the pulpit and in counseling sessions. One of the ministries with which I am involved in the church is in dealing with mixed couples (inter-racial, interfaith, etc.) and their families. The principles in your book will be most beneficial to my ministry.

In the back of your book, you mentioned a negaholic mailing list, which informs people concerning lectures, presentations, seminars, etc. I would welcome being added to your mailing list, and any further information or advice you can offer in using your book to help others.

Thank you for your cooperation, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Rev. R.E. Isreal

Dear Ms. Carter-Scott,

I am in the process of re-reading your book that I purchased a couple of days ago. It has been a revelation, a gut truth telling time for me. It not only is going to save and rebuild my self-esteem, but it is also going to save a marriage. I thank you so much for the book.

Sincerely,
Juliet C. Simpson

Dear Sirs,

Thanks a million times over and again to Cherie Carter-Scott! What an excellent book. When I come across things like this I want to share it with the world. I want everyone to have the issue.

This book has become my daily diary and bible. Amen! Again, thanks over and over again.

Sincerely,
Sally Boismier

Dear Cherie,

Thank you for writing about Negaholics! What a wonderful, insightful, direct, optimistic book! I really got a lot out of it.

-Susan Klebanoff

Dear Cherie,

Your new book Negaholics is a treasure! I’m almost to the end, and don’t want it to end. Reading about Laurel, Rose and Mehetibel, I felt as if it were me exactly. The organization is very good and the chapters flow so nicely, one into the other (you could even read it backwards and it would flow). You deserve to be very proud of yourself. How lucky we all are that you listened to God telling you what to write.

Thanks.
-Alannah