posted Wednesday, September 28, 2006 12:04 pm
by Gwyn Smith
Teacher; Bay Minette Elementary School
Bay Minette, Alabama

posted Monday, September 25, 2006 2:26:25 pm
Darlene A Wyche-Alha-De
Atlanta, GA

Remarkably accurate. Enjoyed it from cover to cover. I encourage every family and educational organization to purchase and read this book. You will be highly enlightened and never disappointed.

posted Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:21:36 pm
Danielle Feliciano
Wellington, Florida

There are some books out there that say what truly needs to be said.  “When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Will Appear” is one of those books.  Calvin G. Sims has written a book that tells it like it is, and makes no apologies for what he says.  He forces us to examine and evaluate ourselves, and to truly see the impact we have (and can have) on the lives of our children.
 
In a world where parents and educators often feel powerless, Mr. Sims has given us back the power that we have lost.  He helps guide us in providing a safer, more stable world for our kids.  This is a book that is essential reading for every parent and teacher. Further, adolescents would benefit greatly from reading it themselves, then discussing it with their parents.

Calvin Sims has done society a great service in writing this book.  It really does help open your eyes to what is happening to today’s children, and helps you realize what you can do about it.  Bravo, Mr. Sims, on writing a book that is so necessary and pertinent to today’s society.

Danielle Feliciano is a Group Leader for
The Women's Book Club of Wellington, Florida

posted Wednesday, April 19, 2006 3:29:24 pm
Ginger Ware
Newborn, Georgia

Good morning Calvin. I just wanted you to know that I finished reading your book on Saturday April 15th as I lay in bed recuperating from foot surgery (which went well, by the way!). You wanted me to tell you what I thought so I will attempt to do so here. Please bear with me as I’ve never been known for my few words!

The caring you hold toward people, esp. troubled young people, and the goodness of your heart are both evident in your book. Though you did not specifically mention the Bible, it is obvious from your writing that you are filled with inspiration and perhaps you aren’t truly aware of it. You remind me a bit of Cornelius from the Scriptures, “a devout man, and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.” Acts 10: 1-48

Your very first chapter entitled “The Heart is a Container” brought to my mind this verse of Scripture: “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of his heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45

It is obvious also, that you must be a master storyteller and I would like one day to hear you tell a story like those you tell to young people.

Throughout your book, I was constantly reminded of verses of Scripture. When people live like the world lives they can expect nothing different from their children. I was happy to hear you denounce the immoral living of our young people or old people for that matter. When someone says they can do this or that because quote: “It’s my body” unquote I want to point out that NO it is not our body according to the Bible. 1 Corinthians 6:19 declares to us that we are not our own, we belong to God.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading “When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Will Appear”.

Because your book is so filled with thoughts and ideas that are good and wholesome, I want more than ever for you and your wife to come visit us for a worship service.

Thank you for the enjoyable read and I look forward to hearing from you soon. We are still planning on having a cookout here with a few couples, our kids and grandkids (as well as my nephew’s daughter Samantha whom you’ve met while performing at her school) as soon as I’m back on my feet good….hopefully within a couple of months.

Always,
Ginger Ware

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posted Saturday, April 15, 2006 9:08:14 pm
Eileen Slough
Hapeville, Georgia

"Some books need to have been written. These books say things that need to be said. Thank you, Calvin Sims, for taking a stand in the name of education. Thank you for writing a book whose time has come."
- Eileen Slough - Children's Librarian, Southwest Regional Library, Atlanta-Fulton Library System

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