Reader Reviews
"The Hex of Hemlock is a powerful expose of the effects of the school board, teachers’ union, and students on Dr. Joe Bloom and his family. Ging’s thoughtful, wise, and tell-all account of the Bloom family’s struggle against ignorance and hatred is heartbreaking."
Mary Mayer, Madison, WI
"At last the failure of the deeply flawed school board system is exposed in a novel rich with detailed characterization. . . . Ging's rich prose style is juxtaposed against impoverished mentality of a school board unable or unwilling to put students' needs before their own agendas. It is little wonder that in this twenty-first century, students are dropping out at alarming rates. At last I understand why superintendents in struggling school districts are hard to get and to keep."
Elizabeth Edmonds, Overland Park, KS
"Bravo! Ging’s first novel establishes her as a gifted story-teller. . ."
Anne Browning, Nashville, TN
" Ging’s engaging and fast-paced narrative reveals the frightening power of small-minded men (and women) who advocate the worse kind of bullying of . . . [educators] whose example and vision are threats to their own limited inner resources."
Steve Lindsey, Chicago, IL
". . .You should write a sequel!"
H. Stein, Wright, KS
"I found your book, The Hex of Hemlock, to be very enlightening. It gave me a new appreciation for the supreme dedication of our public education system’s educators and administrators. More importantly, it gave me reason to question those who have no dedication. Thank you."
J. R. Broscovak, Author of Call Me Joseph, Centennial, CO
"An absolutely intriguing story. . . "
Mary Creger, Norman, OK