"[Gaddis''s] obvious love of the land, its creatures and his characters makes this book an endearing read."-- Publishers Weekly "Once I started, I had a heck of a time putting it down and a couple of times I found the print getting blurry."-- Flint, Mi, Journal "I got a great dog story, a fabulous dog story, indeed, one of the best dog stories I''ve ever read. Spun like poetry from the gifted pen of Mike Gaddis.the masterful writing of this book stands as a symbol, a testimony, to that most precious of relationships. It is a treasure, Jenny Willow, a rare find . one no self-respecting sporting library should be without."-- American Hunter "Jenny Willow covers a lot of country: the frontiers of human and canine courage; the mysterious geography of the heart; the high, lonely places where honor resides; and the steep paths that lead there.
Powerful and unforgettable, a stunning debut, and a remarkable achievement" -- The Pointing Dog Journal "A great and an unusually heartwarming novel no reader can ever forget. A warm, gentle tale."-- The Herald (Sanford, NC) "It is destined to become one of the classics of modern literature. It is one of the most beautifully written books I''ve read. I laughed, cried and reacted in horror andhappiness as I read the beautiful writing of Mike Gaddis. I felt i was sitting at the feet of a master storyteller as I gasped in wonder at the courage of one little tri-color English setter.and the indomitable spirit of an old man named Ben Willow as they struggled to realize the final dream of the old man. I sure hope Mike Gaddis writes another book, and I hope he does it soon.
" -- GOUPSTATE.COM "The novel resonates with the hunt, death, murder, rescue and the utmost importance of human integrity. Beautifully told, Jenny Willow, steeped in the natural wonders of West Virginia''s mountains, is about the relationship between a aman and a dog, one man''s transcendent love of freedom and the loyalty true friendship requires." -- Dog and Kennel "Every bird dog owner loves a good dog story, or at least they should. In the grand tradition of Big Red, Call of the Wild, and Where the Red Fern Grows, and lesser known classics such as Run, Rainey Run, we have here an entertaining and introspective novel from the pen of Mike Gaddis. Mike weaves a great story, detailed and moving with characters and places every bird hunter has known. This fast reading tome put me immediately in mind of many of the themes found in Norm McClean''s "A River Runs Through It"-- thecheckcord.com , also known as the Upland Hunting and Bird Dog Ezine .
"Destined to become one of the classics of modern literature." -- Spartanburg Herald-Journal "Few, if any, readers of Jenny Willow will soon forget this work by Mike Gaddis. One of the top 25 dog books of the last quarter century" -- The American Field "Gaddis stands up and looks both life and death straight in the face. An excellent story and excellent literature, a must read." -- Field Trial Magazine "Frankly, the best book I''ve ever read on how I feel about grouse hunting and grouse dogs. I guarantee you''ll feel the same - a different and must-book for every library." - -Grouse Tales "This is a heartwarming story that will have you laughing and crying as you follow the life path of Ben Willow, now 83, through the introduction of a new setter pup into his sometimes empty world, and the development of Jenny Willow into a champion cover dog. A story of strength, character and bonds among friends, human and canine.
I highly recommend this book to everyone." -- The Boykin Spaniel Society Newsletter "The only problem with this book is one encountered before, the inability to put it down for a moment before reaching the satisfying conclusion." -- The Discriminating Shooter "A commendable story, one that may even make you look forward to growing old." - -All Things Quail "A wonderful novel and moving tale. a Signature Series Selection,"-- Sporting Tales "A dog named Jenny Willow. A dog able to touch the hearts of those around her. But Jenny Willow is not just ''a dog story.'' .
"-- Asheboro Courier Tribune.