TESTIMONIALS

Pat Boone, Celebrity, Entertainer, Recording Artist Minister, TV, Movies, Radio

“Annie Baker Farris’ story is one of the most powerful testimonies I’ve read in a long, long time. It’s a story of overcoming and victory in this sad and broken world.”

Scott Grooms, Ph.D., LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (21 years), and ordained pastor (20 Years), Graduate Professor at Hope International University (17 years)

“Annie shows in her memoir that life is all about relationships, and that one relationship (one person) can change the course of a life. She shares the healing power that God has built into relationships, to mend and heal our broken hearts and lives.” ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Bill Nelson, Pastoral Care Minister, Founder Of Fresh Beginnings Ministries

Annie Farris has created a memoir that is more than a story. It is an inspiring work that will captivate you from the first page. It can make you laugh, cry and wonder how she became the incredible woman she is. The events in her life would have led most people to a life of depression, blaming others and giving up to the point of contemplating suicide. “That One Person” will give new strength to people suffering from a life of heartache and depression. It will enlighten and encourage the hearts of all who read it. As a Pastoral Care Minister, I will be giving this book to clients who need to understand how God cares for all broken-hearted people who call on His mighty name.

Stacey O’Brien, NY Times and International Best-Selling Author

“It’s a great read, with pearls of wisdom on every page. I couldn’t put it down. Annie Farris’ book, “That One Person” inspired me to be more pro-active in reaching out to others with the confident expectation that while I might not be able to single-handedly change the world, I can be that one person for someone. It can even be something as simple as sponsoring a child.”

Dee Ransom, Retired Assistant Principal, Santa Ana High School, CA

“In my thirty-year career as a teacher, counselor, and assistant principal, I have counseled hundreds of students who needed the kind of encouragement that THAT ONE PERSON offers. Many came from difficult backgrounds who felt helpless as Annie did, but can be encouraged to rise above their circumstances. I believe that Annie’s message is a beacon of hope for anyone who may have lived with hurt. In addition to inspiring those who are going through rough times, the story encourages all of us that we can be “that one person” to others if we will only look for the opportunity.

Dr. Cindy Olson, Huntington Beach, CA

“THAT ONE PERSON” is a powerful reminder that God puts people in our lives at the exact right moment to not only help us get through adversity but also to encourage us to be the best we can be. The scriptures Annie uses throughout her book insure us that God loves us and has a plan for each of us. My son battled a rare form of eye cancer for 9 years and then at age 12 was told he would lose both of his eyes and be blind. During this dark time, God provided a mentor to my son that encouraged him to never give up and to always pursue his dreams. This “One Person” gave Jake the confidence to persevere through the cancer and blindness and to live a life he loves. Jake has a favorite saying,’ God has a plan for us, it may not be our plan, but it is the BEST plan.

Scott Martin, Lead Pastor

“Annie has an incredible heart for people and it shows through in her memoir ‘That One Person.’ It’s a beautiful story about the healing power of love and how each and every one of us matters more than we know. This book will encourage and inspire you in your relationships to become that one person that might change everything for those around you.”

Diane Shaw, Senior Case Manager, Cornerstone Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center of Southern California.

“Annie’s story is awe inspiring. As a case manager at a drug and alcohol treatment center for ten years, I have experienced how one person’s belief in another’s broken life can make the difference between life and death.”

Marina and Scott Miller, Deputy Governor of the State of California of the Mayflower Descendants Co-Chair of the 400th Anniversary of The Voyage of Hope: Mayflower 1620 -2020. Pasadena Rose Parade, 2020.

“That One Person,” multiplies the impact of a life-changing story whose time has come to be told. Pilgrim Governor William Bradford once declared that “One small candle can light a thousand.” Through this memoir, the candle Mrs. T lit in Annie’s life, sets Annie on a trajectory to light thousands more. This tribute is a powerful example of faith, hope, and love, that readers will be inspired to recognize and act upon, in their own multiple circles of influence.”

Don Sewell, DMA, Pastor of Music and Worship, retired, Huntington Beach, CA

“It has been a wonderful thing to read this book! Over the years I have learned some of her story—enough to know that life didn’t always throw bouquets in her direction. I had no idea, however, just how many hardships and disappointments she experienced in her young life. This memoir is a stunning (and sometimes shocking) testimony to the life-changing impact of simple human kindness. ‘THAT ONE PERSON’ encourages all of us to recognize and honor the “Mrs. T’s” who have intersected our lives. Moreover, it challenges us to become a ‘Mrs. T’ to one or more persons in our lives who need lavish and unconditional love.

Milton Wright OCTD (Orange County Tres Dias, International) Historian

“Annie Farris’ story to captivating, informative, inspirational, and educational! The story reminds me how important being a friend can be! Friendships can have life changing impacts on others, often providing that desperately needed shoulder to lean on. Her story is full of important learning opportunities for all of us, including the importance of having God in our Lives!

Laurey Venn, Founder of Christian Women’s Luncheon, Fellowship, Orange County, CA

“This wonderful, uplifting book has so many great lessons to be learned about one person changing someone else’s ‘s life. It’s about facing adversity, and not only surviving but thriving. The entire time I was reading it, Jeremiah 29:11 kept running through my mind. ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘To give you a future and a hope.’ Some of us will know how we touched others. Most of the time, we never really know the “end of the story”. This is one where we do. Annie is a wonderful servant of God. She watches to see where she can help and follows through. I’m sure it’s all due to her own story of the one person that changed her life.

Ron Maurel, Southern CA Edison, Retired. Bible teacher for over 50 years, Orange County, CA

“An excellent read. Annie’s life was one filled with adversity, yet ever striving, she overcame the hand dealt to her from a dysfunctional home. “That One Person” changed everything for her and gave her the motivation to excel in life. Would that we all had someone like her ‘One Person’ in our lives.

Dan Moss, Retired Principal Oceanview School District, Huntington Beach, CA

“Interesting and attention holding! THAT ONE PERSON at the right time can have a very positive and powerful impact on our life. Annie Farris’ memoir makes this point beautifully. She reminds us of the life changing impact for good we can have on others as we take the opportunity to build them up in times of need.

Jeanne Zenk, Christ Follower, Women’s Bible Study Facilitator, Sister in Christ

“That One Person” by Annie Farris touched me in so many ways, reminding me of what can be accomplished through our belief in Jesus Christ, that it is not the world that defines us but rather God’s vision of us. All of us have gone through trials in life but Annie shows us that if we just persist and work hard, we can do so much more than we ever imagined. Thank you, Annie, for reminding me of that fact. I think Paul puts my sentiments towards Annie and her book beautifully in Philippians 1:3-6:‘I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’You are one of the ‘Victorious in Christ’

Jerald Hollobaugh, Police Department and Hospice Chaplain

“Packed with power and wisdom for those who might question the power of One. Clear and concise, yet sensitive to the emotional turmoil of those struggling. Annie’s story demonstrates how the help given to another in Christian love can make all the difference. Holds your interest!

Kelli Chandler, Owner/CEO, VIVIFY-Life Elevation & Solutions

“Useful and touching…this is a wonderful piece! Annie Farris’ book is a beautiful memoir of a human heart. As her story reveals, with God, we find the strength and peace to ‘grow through’ the pain and hardship. Too many humans survive…in silence.

Karen Ridge, Facilitator of ‘Hands of Sisterhood’, helping Women Move Forward.

“Thank you for sharing your soul-story…it was beautiful. I loved it! Annie’s book is a poignant storytelling of a girl many of us can relate to. With God at her side, her courage and lovability grew. Against all odds, she bravely leaned into life and by the grace of God, found That One Person! We all have lessons in these pages.