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“I love this book. I love it because Tom and his friends understand, at the deepest possible level, that everyone is disabled, at some time, in some way. It is clear the barriers Dreams for Kids remove have less to do with adaptive equipment than with the opportunity they give people to see themselves in a different way.”
John Kemp
Past President, United States
International Council on Disabilities
1991 Inductee, Horatio Alger
Association of Distinguished Americans
“Little did I know that when I was given Kiss of a Dolphin that it was a gift that would change my life. This book is so overwhelmingly beautiful, with so many profoundly moving stories that touched my heart deeply. Kiss of a Dolphin teaches us, with indomitable spirit, that we all can strive to new heights…and truly make a difference in others lives. What greater legacy would we want?”
Carol Hamblet Adams
Author, My Beautiful Broken Shell
“It is hard for me to remember when I read a book that hooked me from page one, and did not let me put it down until I devoured every word. This book touched me on so many levels. Kiss of a Dolphin is a book about the power of love...love that does not distinguish between giver and receiver…Tom Tuohy clearly knows that power and speaks about it with such unflinching honesty, I found myself unable to look way. As a culture, our attention drifts too often to what is wrong about the world. Reading this book will remind anyone about all that is right.”
Andrea Patten
Co-author, What Kids Need to Succeed
Four Foundations to Adult Achievement
"Kiss of a Dolphin captures the true embodiment of humanity. This book inspires people to seek out the ‘extraordinary in everyone they meet…to create a world, one community at a time, that embraces all races, economic classes, cultures, and abilities—realizing we are nothing without each other and that we all have value…Kiss of a Dolphin is a vision of beauty, conviction, and discipline...a way of life…This book brings honor, and character and chivalry back to a culture in desperate need of purpose and meaning.”
Shawna Egan
President/CEO
Children’s Autism Center
"In a world of great diversity, this amazing book will inspire you to truly make a lasting difference in our time and will provide a roadmap to personal fulfillment and true success."
David Herro
Chief Investment Officer of International Equities at Harris Associates
Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark International Fund
"Powerful. This is a book that forever re-frames your perspective on life and no matter how much you give, inspires you to do more. After reading this once you'll make time to re-read it at least once a year."
John P. Strelecky
Author, International Best Seller, The Why Café
“I often found myself reading through tears as I turned the pages of "Kiss of a Dolphin…Tom Tuohy provides a message of hope, inspiration, and the challenge to make your dreams a reality.”
Richard R. Blake
“This book should come with a warning label: CAUTION: READING THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER.”
James L. Hayhurst
“The Kiss of the Dolphin is an extraordinary portrait of the pure potential that exists within each of us. As you read the stories of courage, perseverance and unconditional acceptance your heart will never be the same. I highly recommend this book to both adults and young people as a touchstone of possibilities.”
Debbie Milam
Founder, The Best You Can Be Foundation