"It was a very enjoyable read which, not only made me laugh out loud, but also broke my heart from time to time. (His) voice is loud and clear throughout the book. It is well written, humorous, passionate, tender, enlightening and heartwarming."

"The emotional punch the reader feels at this moment, though a fraction of what Gillard experienced firsthand, is to carry forth through this highly engaging personal autobiography. His is a journey through deep hardship to discover the triumph of character of a young man born with a physical condition; one that would colour much of his worldly understanding throughout his lifetime, both inspirationally and tragically."

"The book made me laugh out loud, other times brought tears to my eyes and sometimes made me downright mad."

"I laughed, I cried and I laughed until I cried.” “Hugh seems to tell his story so honestly that you can’t help but like him, root for him, and be inspired by him. I will tell anyone who will to listen to read it!."

"This is an amazing book, written with a lot of heart and authenticity about an individual who shows admirable courage and resilience in the face of difficult circumstances. You can see where the character of the man stems from: a little boy who is determined to fit in and eventually succeed against major odds. The story will engage you (it's a page turner), and will also make you laugh out loud. What a sense of humor the author has!"

"The book shares tender moments of the author's humiliation as a child and young adult but shows that those moments never deterred him from achieving his goals. His humor and ability to laugh at himself is a gift we all would be blessed with."

I don’t know how familiar you are with Mr. Gillard’s book, but I would recommend it to anyone including children, family or friends with cleft palate difficulties. Bob Jones (Cleft Affected Adult)