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“Anna Quindlen's appearance and speech at our 75th Anniversary event helped make the evening a true success. Her speech blew the crowd away. Put simply, the crowd of 800 loved our event from beginning to end and Ms. Quindlen's appearance was the key.”
- Planned Parenthood of Indiana

“Anna was very well received and did a great job, as I heard from all the ladies.”
- The Mechanical Contractors Association

“...Her speech blew the crowd away. Put simply, the crowd loved our event from beginning to end and Ms. Quindlen's appearance was the key.”
- Planned Parenthood of Indiana

“Your insights into the changing role of women, from the unrealized dreams of your own mother to the unassuming expectations of your daughter were provocative and insightful.”
- Consumer Healthcare Products Association

“Fabulous! We were extremely impressed with Anna Quindlen and her speech was right on target. Things could not have been better.”
- Jewish Family & Children's Services Boston

“As a speaker, she received a standing ovation from our audience of over 2,200. She was very friendly to everyone and gave one hundred plus percent of herself at each phase of our event.”
- Maryville University

“Her speech was tremendous and brought a great response from the crowd of 8,000 despite the steady rain. Even more than that, however, she impressed everyone she met, from students to trustees, with her friendliness and good humor. All in all, what could have turned out to be a literal washout, was a great success, thanks in no little part to Anna.”
- Southern Connecticut State University

“We were honored to have you as the Anne Healy Lecturer”
- Roland Park Country School

“Your presentation added valuable and personal insights on issues of great importance to our members.”
- ASHRM

“On behalf of The Business Women's Forum, THANK YOU! You were a huge hit!”
- The Business Women

“You inspired us with humor and honesty about your personal journey, and provided insight into how we as business women, wives, daughters and mothers can find both balance and personal happiness in our lives.”
- Women's Student Association

“You made a tremendous impression on everyone and your comments were certainly well received.”
- National Association of Chain Drug Stores

“Thank you again for your wonderful talk. I don't believe that any speaker since the inception of our series has received such an enthusiastic response.”
- The Free Library of Philadelphia

“...Anna Quindlen was a huge hit!...she was truly inspirational.”
- National Hockey League

“...Everyone loved your presentation. Guests truly were moved by your eloquent remarks about your experiences with family members who fought cancer and your observations about their care and caregivers. Your speech, so personal and heartfelt, served as the perfect keynote for a warm evening...You gave each of the thousand-plus people in that room something to think about. On behalf of the Schwartz folks, thanks for such an inspiring presentation.”
- Massachusetts General Hospital

“...Her talk on evolving family and professional roles in the 1990's was an artful blend of humor and insight...Please know how happy we were with this wonderful presentation.”
- Suffolk University

“...Her wit, charm, warmth and insight won the hearts of everyone there.”
- Family Service of Philadelphia

“...Anna Quindlen was marvelous, everything worked like clockwork - her speech was like watching Fred Astaire dance; effortless and just perfect!”
- Women's Haven of Tarrant County, TX

“A presentation which exceeded our expectations on every count...In both content and style, the warmth of your personal and incisive commentary brought a meaningful focus to "The Human Agenda in Health Care" issues which demand attention.”
- NY Citizens Committee On Health Care Decisions

“This was the most successful Women and Girls' luncheon we have ever had, all thanks to Anna. What a kind and warm woman she was. Her remarks were excellent, and we are still hearing from people how much they loved her and what a great event it was!”
- Fairfield County Community Foundation

“...Thank you for your powerful key note at our annual fund-raising event on May 2. We have had over 75 calls from women just wanting to let us know how much that day meant to them...Again, many thanks, Anna, for your memorable contribution to an amazing day for us.”
- Women Helping Women Fund

“...You were an inspiration !...What a thrill it was to see so many hands held high in the queue for questions. You truly helped us achieve the underlying objectives of our Take Our Daughters To Work program, by touching our daughters' lives in a symbolic way no parent can. Thank You!”
- Johnson & Johnson

“...Over 1,000 turned out to hear her...Anna was warm, charming and informative. She is a special lady.”
- National Council of Jewish Women

“...audience related to you and your writing in a profound way. Your insights about your life and the lives of those around you were inspiring and thought provoking.”
- Preston Road Literary Society

“..I am confident I speak for the entire audience when I congratulate you on an inspiring presentation...Your humorous insights, charm, and above all, approachability, won the hearts of everyone present.”
- Central Suffolk Hospital

“...equally articulate speaking about family issues or intricate political situations...I have heard nothing but 'Bring her Back!'”
- Atlanta Historical Society

“I want to express thanks for speaking at the 2000 JUF Women's Board Spring Event. The event was attended by a record 750 women, who were as thrilled as I was to have you as their speaker.”
- Jewish United Fund

“Thank you for your keynote address " "A Short Guide to a Happy Life" ”
- American Society for Healthcare Risk Management

“...A magical evening! The best thing that's happened to Burke's...Our symposium committee realizes that it has a major challenge-filling Anna's shoes for next years event. She is an impossible 'act to follow' She got this year's symposium off to the strongest imaginable start.”
- Katherine Delmar Burke School

“The feedback from your visit had been fantastic...The benefits to the Parenting Center in terms of publicity, visibility and ultimate participation will be wonderful. Again, our thanks for coming and doing such a good job.”
- Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee