PRAISE FOR RECIPE FOR A MOUNTAIN:
This poetry strikes me as something that has the ability to strip people, to remind them of who they were before the wars of adolescence and adulthood. Everytime I hear it I wanna scream "VICTORY!" for our side, the gamblers betting on the heart.
-Nan Miller, musician
This collection of everythings is like alcohol that robs you.
-David Scott, poet
Shimmy Boyle is a tantrum of sudden and companionable reverence; he cuts our teeth in gold and leaves us young again, maoning like children with futures to look forward to, ready to live here beside this kind of beauty for the rest of our godforsaken lives.
-D.S Wright, artist
Gritty, like a sandwich with sand in it.
-Devin Roth, literary illuminary
This book is not for the faint of heart. The elation one can feel upon reading Shimmy's poetry may be too much for individuals with a preexisting condition. Not recommened for children or old people, because as with too much sugar, it gets them all worked up. Shimmy is not responsible for any thoughts that may occur while reading this book, nor is he responsible for any actions one might take against any institutions after reading this book. All rights reserved, even yours, unless you read this book.
-Logan Jensen, songwriter