REVIEWS FOR SPIRITUAL ROOTS

"A moving collection of ruminations on life, death, nature, faith, and family. 'Time', 'Waterfall', 'Nature Calls' and 'Ten years ago' are some of my favorites, along with the closing 'And grass and that and things'. There is truly something here that will speak to everyone who reads it - young or old, whether you're well-versed in poetry or new to the genre." - A.D.

Emotional, spiritual, and thought provoking. Amazing book. SB

In truth, raw emotions, soulful explorations with words and tight writing, the rhythm of these words flow like an old friend's conversations late at night. Lyrically empowering poetry.  Peggy Mercer

Spiritual Roots is a blessing. Anyone who has lived very long on this planet can identify with the pain, joy, fear, and love expressed in these poems. They remind us to be grateful and live in the moment.  PT

"Just finished reading the new book from John Doriot, "I Hope It Snows For Oreo". 

I love all the illustrations. So heartfelt showing the whole family! Thanks for bringing it to us. It will be a great Christmas present to one lucky grandson!" Jen H.

"If you have young readers in your family, you and they will love I Hope It Snows For Oreo!" Barbara M. 

"A heartwarming reminder to all of us of the pure and simple magic of the holiday season." S.D.

"Felt like I was with John and Oreo on some of their walks. Enjoyed the personal touches explaining when and why some of the poems were written. Absolutely loved it!"  JK

"These poems are so relatable to those of us that love our pups as a member of the family. John writes from the heart and takes the reader along on his peaceful journey." Sondra 

"Well written, enveloping senses of surroundings and takes the reader on a "walk" and many paths into the power of solitary moments with a precious fur baby named Oreo, whose companionship is somewhat more valuable than his human! The power of nature is like surround sound as you read the lovely lyrical poems and prose of #JohnDoriot, Georgia award winning author and animal lover. I can see the green of the trees and feel the hard earth beneath my feet as my memories come to life while I read this great work." Peggy Mercer

"Slowly, I Grow was a book of poems that took you on a journey with the author through his descriptive words and spiritual references. His telling of past memories and future hopes are ones that bring peace and inspiration. Truly enjoyed reading the book." SB

"I loved it! A perfect expression of the seasons of life. The poems are beautifully written and I highly recommend everyone picking up a copy!" PT

"A collection not simply of poetry, but of inspiration and hope that will encourage the heart of any reader. I took my time reading through it to really take in the words and the wisdom of John's walks through nature with his beloved dog Oreo. I look forward to reading it again!" AD

"Eli and I just finished 'What Would Oreo Say, If She Could Talk Today?' We LOVED it! I can't wait to read it to my other grandbabies!" - Marsha S.

"A beautiful and touching addition to the 'Oreo' series. As Oreo grows older, her thoughts and her message grow wiser as well." S.D.

I got the book for my little girl. She loves Oreo Doriot!   Jessica

Bought this for my grandson. He loved the other Oreo books but this was even more special this year because he got his first dog as a Christmas present. John knows how to write from both a child's and a dog's perspective in a very special way.  Ted

"'From Sorrow To Tomorrow' is a collection of daily poetry that is real and raw. Through each day's journey it captures how our God and Creator can work both through his creation and tragedy alike to reveal himself to us, and draw us closer to Him." - E. Lamb

"Loved 'From Sorrow To Tomorrow'" - S.S.

"You did it again! 'From Sorrow To Tomorrow' touched my heart. Everyone can relate to those feelings. The book made me smile, cry and reflect...amazing!!!" - P.T.

"'From Sorrow To Tomorrow' was an excellent book of poetry!" - Sophia H. 

"Breaks my heart to know you all went through that sad valley, but grateful you found your mountaintop. I could fell the energy as you traveled that road and I enjoyed every bit of it." - J. Burris

"'From Sorrow To Tomorrow' is an amazing book that I have now read several times. It is a journey John and his dog, Oreo, took after Oreo and John's wife were attacked by another dog. It is a book about a man and his wife and dog and their journey to recovery after this tragic event. I have been so inspired by this book and it is so worth the read. I have it on the corner of my desk and every time I see it, I remember how strong the bond of love is and how that gift of love provides healing in many forms. John is an awesome writer and I highly recommend this book, just make sure you have a box of tissues available...you're going to need them." - B.G. 

"'From Sorrow To Tomorrow'" is a beautiful story." - Barbara

"I recommend 'From Sorrow To Tomorrow' by John Doriot. The author walks the reader to the very core of the stages of grief; emerging on the other side. Within the text he masterfully shares his own personal encounter with a catastrophic life changing event. Exquisitely written. Reminding this reader that healing comes and hope springs eternal." - S.M. 

"This story is told in a way that takes the reader on a journey of healing from the perspective of a loved one. It shows how the power of love and hope can guide you through the stages of grief." -  TF

"What a great book!!! John and Oreo put rhymes and beautiful pictures into 'A Dog I Know Called Oreo' for book to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. As a doggy parent, this book expresses what we all feel toward our dogs. The special bond and certain personality traits that exist between us. In a few pages, the book can span a lifetime between our loyal furry friend and our hearts that entangle for a lifetime. So the story goes...with Oreo!" - Shelly C.

"Just read this new children's book to my littlest and we thought it was GREAT! As good as the rhyming Dr. Seuss! Favorite. #keepitup" - Jen H. 

"My two grandsons loved it! My 5-year-old could read a lot of it and it really kept the interest of the 3-year-old - great book! - Susan S. 

"Excellent children's book. I will gift this to all children I know now and those to come. Can't wait to read Oreo's other adventures." - Cindy B. 

"Children will enjoy this story about John's pet dog, Oreo. They will love the colorful illustrations and rhyming words that show how devoted Oreo is to her family. I really loved this book and highly recommend it. Can't wait to share it with my grandchildren as they loved 'Doozy' which was John's first book for children." - Gail R. 

"It's great for toddlers to those learning to read. I love the illustrations. It would be a great Christmas gift for a child on your list." - Rhonda W. 

"Oreo's book is adorable. My grandchildren loved it!" - L.G. Taney

"Great books. Love them being signed by you and Oreo. The kids love that." - K.C. Branson

"My grandson loves your books!!" - Janet G. 

"Oh my goodness...I purchased this to read with my grandsons, and they love it! Such a down to earth, real life story of a man and a his dog. I love the adventure, realism, and love felt throughout the story. Thank you for another wonderful book." - Dona H.

"A sweet children's book about a man and his dog. I bought two to give as gifts to my grandchildren." - J. Burris

"Such a great read for my little girl!" - Jessica

"I bought this book for my granddaughter, and she loved for me to read it to her! She even read along with me! Such a sweet story!" - Rena H. 

"Bought this book for our 10 year old grandson because he loves his dog. He so much enjoyed it because it related to how much his love is for his own dog. 'This is not a hard book to read' is what he told us. He went on to say that it is simply a great book about a man who loves his dog. Because our grandson enjoyed it so much we bought one for our nephew who loves his dog so much too. Thank you John Doriot for this book." - Mr. Al

"Absolutely love this book. I am a retired elementary teacher and wish this book had been around when I was teaching. My kids would have loved it. I bought it for my 5 year old granddaughter for Christmas. Wanted to order early. This book will sell out. It is amazing!" - C.J.D.

"Great story with compelling illustrations! It kept my kids interest the entire time! In fact, my seven year old read the book right back to me after I read it to her. We can't recommend this book enough. Families and dog lovers will enjoy this sweet story." - The Popes

"What a charming tale of a dog and his owner! Just right for my 6-year-old grandson and 8-year-old granddaughter for Christmas. They will enjoy Oreo's adventures and that her favorite thing at the end of the day is to be at home with her family." - Rita G.

"Just finished reading a 'Doozy' of a bedtime story written by John Doriot. I can't wait to share this cleverly-written tale with my students as an introduction to the fabulous world of figurative language! I highly recommend adding this to your collection for any kiddos in your life." - F.D. Bryan

"'Doozy' is a sweet story with lovely illustrations. Children will love saying 'Dooooooozzy' along with the owl. Young children will enjoy the story. For older children and teachers, it's an excellent introduction to literal and figurative language in a way that's simple to grasp. Highly recommend!" - Greta B. 

"What a great kids book! The illustrations were brilliant at brining the story alive! Come for the story and be awed by the art! Will be buying several more copies for our local library and friends! Will be keeping track of the artist for sure. More please!" - A.C.

"The way that this story is written is great to keep kids engaged instead of losing interest. Love the use of the illustrations to emphasize the details of the story." - Trisha F. 

"What a great book to teach students figurative language! Well done Mr. Doriot! I will be sharing this with my ES teachers for sure!!" - Jennifer

"Great book for my grandchildren." - Christy

"Love 'Doozy'! One of the best children's books out there! I love the characters...especially the owl. I look forward to more books in the future."  - B.G. 

"Loved the story! Cannot wait to share with my friends and their kids!!" - Darylanne

"My granddaughter has three favorite books...'The Princess and the Pea', 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', and 'Doozy'!!!" - Phyllis L.