"Mulukan, child of Africa, orphaned without mother, father, and left without siblings, triumphs over the rocky terrain of her solo journey. Long Walk Up is a poignant story of survival."
Dr. Maxine Thompson, Butterfly Press

"Starting with her first book, Portia, and continuing with her latest effort, Long Walk Up, Denise Turney's literary expressiveness and dedication to the written word is evident. Long Walk Up is sure to be a bestseller."
Ron Kavanaugh, Mosaicbooks.com

"Denise Turney writes from her soul. Her style, the way she digs deep inside herself to create moving stories, sets her apart and makes the books that she writes unforgettable."
Patricia Heath, Dayton, Ohio

"Long Walk Up makes me think about how Africans and African Americans have overcome great challenges over the years. I found this book very inspirational and motivational. It's a book about not quitting."
Beverly, Book Reader and Radio Personality, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Your books could be made into Hallmark movie specials. They fit that mold."
Mrs. Johnson, Burlington County, New Jersey