“Fascinating, nostalgic, and outright entertaining. These are just a few of the many adjectives that come to mind as I read this book. I read it to my wife Nancy because of her diminished vision and she would not let me stop reading until two o’clock in the morning saying, “Please just one more page, just one more page.” We finished the book in two sittings as we could not put it down.”

— Bill & Nancy Bryant

  • “I am loving the book! Takes me back to a time when life was so simple, people had time to listen and enjoy each other.”

    - Mercedes Hayes Stevens

  • "The stories are so vivid and descriptive. It puts you right there in the moment and keeps you captivated. You just want to keep reading. I absolutely love these stories!!!! I hope you are working on “ That’s What I Thought, V2”. .”

    - Sylvia Sharp

  • “It’s a wonderful book that takes “us” back to the 60’s. Great memories and I just really fell in love with all Diane wrote in her book.”

    - Becky Brown Miller

“Diane came by the Whitley County Historical & Genealogical Society & Museum last week and donated one of these wonderful books. I also bought one for myself as well as one for my friend Pati Sears-Burnett. Let me tell you when I got home I could hardly lay it down after I started reading it. It brought back many memories from my youth. One of the best books I've read in years.”

— Mary Alice Siler

  • “Thank you so much for this wonderful book. I can only imagine how much this book means to all of you. That were born and raised here. So many things that I remember from my grandmother and my mother are coming back to my mind. What a truly wonderful book.”

    - Patty Sears Burnett

  • “My mom has wanted to write a book for as long as I can remember. Her ability to write and tell a story is unmatched. This book brings you back to a different era and when you read it, you feel completely immersed in each story. Mom grew up in Williamsburg Ky, a place that is near and dear to her heart. This book will no doubt leave the reader ready to visit this beautiful place she calls home. We are so proud of her and this awesome accomplishment! This is certainly an exciting journey for us all!”

    - Amber Roberts Kohlmeyer

  • “This book instantly transported me back to a time that was filled with change and engulfed me in the pride of a hometown that put it all in perspective.”

    — Kathy Lee Byrd

“I couldn't put this book down. The vivid expressions and volume of detail left me wanting to read story after story. It took my imagination to a simpler time and era.”

— Jon Sharp

  • “I loved reading about all your experiences in Williamsburg KY. I could imagine being right there with you seeing, feeling, smelling everything you did. I will definitely reread your book again..and probably again after that. Thank you for giving me some of your memories..I look forward to book number 2.”

    - Shirley Middleton

  • “I was so excited to purchase Diane Taylor Roberts’ book yesterday. So many memories of our local way of life during a different time period. Best of luck on this venture of love, Diane. May you have much success.”

    - Laurel Jeffries West

  • “I loved your book, Diane! Those were truly the days!! It was so enjoyable to read and be able to relate to the people and the times that you so vividly painted in my mind. I walked down memory lane many times through the pages of this book. Thanks for caring and sharing your heart.”

    - Jenny Huddleston Smith

“Famed author Harper Lee comes to mind.

If you have family roots in Appalachia, or, grew up in Kentucky-Tennessee border area or another rural place then ‘That’s What I Thought’, is a heartwarming and lovely string of anecdotes with which readers will identify.

I’m guessing that Harper Lee would say, “That’s what I thought” too!”

— Bob Waktins

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