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We'd love to hear your comments about Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson! Please send them to me at authorkeqm@aol.com and I'll be glad to post them here and pass them on to Mayme!

Karen E. Quinones Miller

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Hi, I have just finished harlem godfather and i would like to thank you and Mrs. johnson for a book that was long overdue.I enjoyed it very much.Mrs.johnson seemed very honest and candid about her story of a man that very little is known because other people trying to take away from bumpy what is his for good or bad.

Thank you both.

Jack Buckles.

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Hello,

I pre-ordered yours and Mrs. Johnson's book "Harlem Godfather" and received it last week. I couldn't get to read it right away but started reading it yesterday and completed it late this afternoon. What a book! It was so interesting I hated to put it down when it was time for bed. I actually started to read a little slower towards the end of the book because I didn't want to finish it! I wanted to read more and more.

Is Mrs. Johnson planning to write a book about her life after Bumpy? That would be an interesting read also. I'd like to know more about Ruthie, Elease and Margaret and how they survived after Bumpy's death. I am wondering if Junie kept his promise to Bumpy to take care of Mrs. Johnson - I'm sure he did.

This is one of the best books I've read in a long, long time. Mrs. Johnson is an amazing woman to be able to remember all those details. When I get older, I want to be just like her (smile).

Thank you and Mrs. Johnson for giving us insight and the truth about Bumpy's life and also for giving us a glimpse of the life styles of our people in Harlem during the early 1930's through the 40's.

Regards,

Renee P. Davis

Lanham, MD

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girl – i’m crying tears the last chapter – just finished …what a beautiful piece of work – the ancestors are truly smiling !

Makeda Smith - California

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Thank You Mrs. Johnson for sharing this true to heart story about Bumpy Johnson with alot of history intertwined. I looked at American Gangster and Hollywood have it all wrong. From reading this book about Bumpy's life, I feel that he helped pave the way and made Harlem what it is to this day, and his legend still lives thru Harlem. This story was told from his childhood years until his last days. I felt I truly knew Bumpy Johnson when I read the book, but while reading, I wished I had not only knew Mr. Johnson, but I wished only for a glimpse of The Harlem Godfather. This book is told thru his wife's voice, and it was no fairy tale, but it was told from the heart of a woman who loved him the most. I not only learned about Bumpy, but I learned about others such as Lena Horne, Bill "Bojangles", Lucky Luciano, Flash Walker (who Frank Lucas so wanted his life to be) and Billie Holiday. I was the most amazed at how a young little boy from the south that came to Harlem and took over. I also have to give Bumpy his credit whatever he went thru or did, he still loved his people and did his time like a true man and snitching wasn't even in his vocabulary.

Thanks Mrs. Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones from setting the record straight for all of America. Thanks for educating me on a part of American History of Bumpy Johnson, and telling me a story that I will will always know who the real Bumpy Johnson really was from his start until that last tear from my eyes to the end of the book!! Bumpy Johnson, Harlem's and America's True Gangster R.I.P. !!

Toka Waters - Ohio

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Beloved Sistah Karen...

I read the book yesterday! It is so one-derful.

Is there anyway I can get my copy autographed by Mrs. Johnson?

Sistah Q

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Hello Karen:

I just wanted to congratulate you and Mrs. Johnson on writing such an excellent book and thank you for including my name in the book and autographing it as well. I felt so special that I read the book in one day and put it away sealed in a clear plastic zip lock bag so that I can keep it book in excellent condition.

I knew it was going to be a good book...but this book was AWESOME! I've read articles and documentaries about Bumpy before, but the details Mrs. Johnson included in this book were so clear...I felt I saw a movie live motion picture. Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for speaking up on behalf of her late husband! A true lady in all essence of the word! Worthy of admiration from all her ever have the pleasure of hearing of her and knowing her.

Thanks again for the autographed copy!

My regards to both you and Mayme!

Sincerely,

Liza Galarza

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Hey Karen

Just letting you know that I received my book today.
Already, I can tell that this book will be a joy to
read ! :) Again...thank you and Mayme Johnson for
the opportunity of being able to read a GOOD BOOK !
GOD BLESS you BOTH ! :)

Eric M. Hare

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Dear Karen,

The book was great I really enjoyed reading it and was sorry to see it end. Mayme is a real live legend from a legendary time. You all have got to do a speaking engagment so the public can meet her. If you do let me know I'll fly to NY to have a chance to meet her.
By the way did she ever mention if Bumpy cross paths with West Indian Archie? I read that he also worked for Schultz. Also to your knowledge did most of the muscle during the take over of Harlem come from the white's who worked for Schultz or was that left for the Black hoods like Bub?

Mike Roe - Atlanta

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Thank you for the book .I received it on Tuesday. Have not put it down yet. Once again, Thank You.

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Dear Karen
I just wanted to say Thank you, I received the 2 books I ordered yesterday. I got in from work very late last night but I still read about 1/3 of the book already. I don't want to put it down.

I wish I could attend your event on the 15th, but my son is singing the national anthem for the Albany River Rats hockey team.

If your going to have an event with Mrs Johnson I would kill to be there. Again Congratulations

Foster Madonna - New York, NY

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The book is very informative foremost, and somewhat entertaining.
Mrs. Johnson is correct when she states on page 145: "...that's why we need more black people writing books to tell the real history..." of our people.

No, I wasn't at all disappointed. I used the wrong word "somewhat". I didn't expect it to be entertaining at all. When I read works like this, my foremost objective is ascertaining facts; and, your book fulfilled that objective. I'm pleased you wrote it, and I wish more black writers will follow suit in documenting life histories of our prominent people; and, not leave it to the fictitious, and usually malevolent portrayal by hollywood, and writers of other races. Now, I can't get more truthful than this, (smile).

Thanks again.

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Hey, Karen!

I received the book the day before yesterday. You know I read it already!

Damn good read. I may have seen him (Bumpy) when I was a kid. I was born on Madison and 120th Street. 1835 Madison Avenue.

I have a question though. There are no photos of Dickie Wells. Ms. Johnson in the book spoke about him extensively. Also, what happened to the rest of Mr. Johnson's posse? Nat Pettigrew, etc?

Dianne aka Mothership

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I am writing to tell you how much I have enjoyed reading your book Harlem Godfather. For many years I have searched for information on Bumpy Johnson and found very little besides second hand information. You made Bumpy come alive for me and for that I am grateful.

Your book was very well written and one that I found extremely hard to put down. Please thank Mrs. Mayme Johnson for sharing her story with those who have long admired Bumpy. I am quite sure that Bumpy is smiling down on both of you and saying Well-Done!!.

Once again Ms.Quinones I congratulate you on the wonderful job that you have done and wish you continued sucess.

Very Truly Yours,

James Louis Bacon

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