My Leis upon the Water is a captivating work of inspiration, humor, family wisdom and nostalgia, all shared in brief autobiographical cameos. A Hawaiian lei s significance upon return to the beach is metaphor for the author s returning memories. Blossoms on her memory leis reveal a swath from angel moment encounters and singing tours abroad to a singular 1940s bureaucratic blip, and wise words from young and old alike. A great over-coffee read, evoking smiling My Leis upon the Water is a captivating work of inspiration, humor, family wisdom and nostalgia, all shared in brief autobiographical cameos. A Hawaiian lei s significance upon return to the beach is metaphor for the author s returning memories. Blossoms on her memory leis reveal a swath from angel moment encounters and singing tours abroad to a hilarious 1940s bureaucratic blip, and wise words from young and old alike. A great over-coffee read, evoking smiling memories, tears, and some laugh-out-loud fun Accept the Word Sleuth Challenge A singular editing feat has been accomplished in JoAnne's text, as noted at the end of her book. It involves an everyday language change she recommends to writers. However, the Word Sleuth has yet to hear a correct answer from a reader. What is missing from My Leis upon the Water text? A fun read for all the right reasons Pathos, hope, laughter and tears all crowd the brief encounters Jo Anne recalls. Read...feel...enjoy...and let your own Memories Return. - Dr. Paul T. Eckel Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, Bradenton, FL My Leis...invites you in, warms you, comforts you and reminds you of the wonders of God. You will be moved...but each story will also call to mind your own moments when the blessings of God fell on the waters of your life. - Dr. David D. Swanson, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Orlando, FL Jo Anne has fashioned wonderful stories that draw us all in. Some of her memories are funny, some poignant, and others are sentimental...all will brighten your day - Dr. Beck A. Taylor, President Whitworth University, Spokane, WA"