Comments for Stephen Amidon

Comment on You Deserve Nothing by Alexander Maksik, Sunday Times Sept. 18th, 2011 by Genevieve Koloditch (@gkoloditch)

Genevieve Koloditch (@gkoloditch) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:33:20 +0000

Jezebel is running an exclusive story about Alexander Maksik and his very real relationship with a high school student while he was a teacher at the American School of Paris. It’s interesting that he never alluded to that coincidence. As a graduate of ASP and a former student of Maksik’s, I’m shocked that he had the nerve to write this “novel”

http://jezebel.com/Alexander-maksik/

Comment on The Sublime Engine by MaryKelly Sutton MD

MaryKelly Sutton MD — Mon, 23 May 2011 04:12:39 +0000

From the NPR interview through reading the novel eagerly, I have been educated and delighted.

I want to share with you a creative look at the heart (its geometry in relation to vortical flow and the spiritual science of Rudolf Steiner) at http://www.FrankChester.com. The Physicians Study Group of San Francisco will present a conference July 8-10, 2011, demonstrating findings. Anyone interested may contact me at (916) 671 1780. Maybe this exciting new work is another step in the evolving story of the view of the heart!

Comment on The Sublime Engine by Jim Comey

Jim Comey — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:33:23 +0000

I always new you guys would turn out okay. It was wonderful to see both you and Tom in the news. Please give him my best. Jim Comey

Comment on The Sublime Engine by cavc

cavc — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:27:31 +0000

Thank you for those kind words, and I hope your father makes a full and speedy recovery.

Comment on The Sublime Engine by Debra JH Conway

Debra JH Conway — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:36:31 +0000

Heart writers,
After hearing you being interviewed on NPR, I was inspired to write to an extensive list of friends and family members urging them to gift themselves with a copy of your book in honor of Valentine’s Day–instead of chocolates or flowers.
It seems especially significant since my father had a major heart attack on Jan. 29th and underwent bypass surgery. His post-op course has been longer and more difficult than anticipated, but he finally became fully cognizant on Saturday, the day of your interview. My sister, mother and his nurses attribute that to the arrival of two of his grandsons at his bedside Friday evening. I have been driven nearly mad not to have been able to be at his bedside since I had contracted a nasty viral cold. My sons felt compelled to be there and despite two feet of snow which shut the airport down in Rogers Arkansas, they finally overcame all obstacles to be there. So it to me is another story of the heart that is a miracle.
I agree with Mr McClelland’s observations about the swans and the heart symbols.(Swans mate for life BTW.) And if you have ever gotten in the way of a swan and its goslings, be apprised that it is you who will flee in terror as the parent swans will scare you to death in their protection of their young.

Comment on The Sublime Engine by Helen Rodgers

Helen Rodgers — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:38:02 +0000

Dear brothers Amadon,

I was delighted to view your interview on CBS Sunday Morning’s show earlier today and I look forward to reading your book.

I enjoyed your essay on the Black Hills area, Stephen, and have sent a copy to one of our adult sons whose response years ago mirrored yours. We found the area’s geography and the Little Bighorn Battlefield site particularly moving.

The debt is all on my side of the ledger, Dr. A., when you consider that you saved my life almost exactly a year ago. You met my son afterwards in your office. Would it be presumptious to expect, if I sent you a copy of your book along with return postage, that you’d inscribe it and send it back to me?

It was apparent from the interview that this colaboration was interesting to both of you, and I send my best wishes for success in all aspects of your lives,

Gratefully,

Helen Rodgers
hhrodgers@aol.com

Comment on The Sublime Engine by Gazelle Zeya

Gazelle Zeya — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:08:56 +0000

Dear Stephen,
Imagine my surprise when I turned on the radio Saturday morning (while driving to a conference in Sarasota, FL) to hear you and your brother being interviewed on NPR! Congratulations on the publication of your new book, The Sublime Engine! The book sounds fantastic — a thoughtful blend of science, technology, humanity and storytelling on the marvels of the human heart! After listening to the interview I was anxious to get my hands on a copy (perhaps autographed?) and just ordered the book online. Congratulations again, and I wish you and Tom much success!

Best regards,
Gazelle

Comment on The Sublime Engine by Mariya

Mariya — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 04:44:16 +0000

So excited to buy your book!

Comment on The Sublime Engine by Richard McClelland

Richard McClelland — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:51:56 +0000

I received this response from a person who most likely would not like this attributed to him:

“But you are wrong, Mr. McClelland. It is well documented in the archeological record of Neolithic Europe that the heart is a view from behind of a woman bending over.”

Comment on The Sublime Engine by Richard McClelland

Richard McClelland — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:31:19 +0000

I’m flattered. Thank you very much.