"Simply delightful. Vignettes from a simpler by-gone era are told with authenticity and humour. I love the personal flavour of this little gem." ~ Tracy Krauss, author & playwright

 

"Mereline takes us back to her life with its ups and down, joys and sorrows, but always that deep connection to the rugged but beautiful place where she grew up, and the amazing characters she knew and the friendships she made." ~ Hugh McLennan, the voice of the Spirit of the West radio show

 

"Mereline, your book was a good read. You did a great job, and I hope you gained as much pleasure writing it as I did reading it. Valley Girl is a well-written and pleasant journey into the past, and I enjoyed it immensely. If there is ever a sequel, I will look forward to reading it." ~ Dave Griffith (no relation to Mereline), cattle rancher and award-winning author of the Border Crossing series. 

 

"I have just finished reading Mereline Griffith's book Valley Girl. I savored every page, and wanted to express to her how captivating her book was to me. In the past 32 years of being married to someone from that area and making many trips to the beautiful places in her book she speaks of, I can only imagine actually living in Salmon Valley and experiencing firsthand what it was like. Your style, Mereline, of sharing your memoirs was absolutely wonderful. I almost felt I was there with you. This book holds a special spot on our family bookshelf and will be passed down to our daughter and enjoyed for generations to come." ~ Sherry Baird-Shields

 

"I’ve been looking at your book and it is absolutely beautiful. I’m really impressed with the publishing part of it too. The appearance and layout of the book is just lovely. Your writing goes without saying, although I have read most of your (draft) stories, rereading them, I am finding new bits and pieces, this is so good compared with so many memoirs I have read. It could easily have been picked up by a traditional publisher, it is that perfect." ~ Suzanne Wood

 

"Last night, we had the honour of hosting the book launch party for Mereline Griffith's Valley Girl. This beautifully written book shares her memories growing up in Salmon Valley. What a gift she has given us. Stories of those who have helped make Salmon Valley the incredible community we call home. Thank you, Mereline Griffith, for this incredible book, I cannot wait to start reading it!" ~ Bobbi Campino, Salmon Valley Campground

 

"The book has lovely memories! It makes me want to go back again and feel those feelings of true contentment. Thank you so much for being a very important part of that precious time of loving horses and being partners in cowgirl exploits and adventures." ~ Nancy (Harris) Mossop

 

“WOW! Beautiful. Couldn’t stop reading. It is the best non-bullshit book I ever read. I could feel it, see it, I need to share it. You touched me." ~ Don Wilson