just got this email from my editor…
From: myeditor@hbgusa.com
To: me@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:03:17 -0400
Subject: random question–
Was just wondering… how does it feel to be a New York Times bestselling author??????????? Like, on the print list AND on the eBook list?
#24 and #11 respectively on the 5/1 list. HOLY SHIT.
I am going to have a drink now, and you should also. But then you should send me the essay that was due 12 hours ago 
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i don’t know what to say. i never, ever imagined i’d be here.
thank you all.
and i wouldn’t be a new york times bestselling author without you.
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oh, and just a reminder i, along with my editor and publicist, will answer your questions on tomorrow blog talk radio. it should be fun, so i hope you can tune in!
and tomorrow night i’ll be doing another reading. details below. i really hope you can make it.
thursday, april 21st, 2011 – 7:00pm
vromans bookstore
695 east colorado boulevard
pasadena, ca 91101
tel: 626.449.5320
310 Comments
Congratulations! I wish the book didn’t end. I really enjoyed your heartfelt story.
Come to Colorado for a book signing!
And HUGE congratulations, how awesome!
Congratulations!!!! You definitely deserve it!
So I’m beginning to feel like a total creeper, but I’m coming to vroman’s tomorrow. Missed scripps because of the rain & my sleeping bean.
Congrats on the bestseller! I neer doubted you for a second!
I haven’t purchased your book, yet (i’m a poor grad student waiting for both the time and measly paycheck to do so!), but I’ve been a follower of your blog for a while- you most certainly deserve it. So have a drink for yourself and then another with all of your readers in mind.
And then get on your essay!
HOLY SHITMYPANTS CONGRATS!
Wow Matt. So proud of you! Cheers to ya! See ya next week in mpls. Connorsmom4 here!! And ps. Loved the interview with Brooke. Made me cry…more.
Congratulations! A drink is definitely in order.
Pardon my French, but that is FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!! I’m in the middle of reading your book right now. On chapter 6. Love it so far!!!
Congratulations on being a NYT best seller! I finished your book last night and was so moved. It is a beautiful tribute and so well done. I have been a long time reader of your blog and I am thrilled that you book is being so well received.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah! How exciting. Well done. Haven’t gotten to read the book yet, but this makes me even more excited to read it!
No way! That is awesome!!! You’ll be signing my four books in the MN at your May reading.
Awesome!! I had it read in half a day! Congrats Matt!
I’ve been checking the NYTimes bestseller website since your book was released, wondering when you’d be on there (not kidding!)!
Congratulations to you, Maddie, Brooke, and your extended family! Liz would be so proud!
Congrats!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us, the book was truly amazing to read! Also thanks for tweeting about Brooke’s interview, it was great to learn a little bit about her. You have been blessed with some phenomenal girls in your life
Best wishes to you and Maddy – JW from TX
Congrats!! You absolutely deserve it. I’ve been up way past my bedtime all week trying to finish it, which will probably be tonight. Thank you for sharing your story and for keeping it fucking real, it makes it that easier to not put down. I hope Maddy always realizes what an amazing father/person she has in her life.
OMG, I thought the sales would be awesome but this is fantastic, I see a second printing in the works. I’m so happy for you. What essay is due? Will we get to read it?
Congratulations Matt, It wouldn’t have been possible without Liz!Thanks for Sharing!!
This is INCREDIBLY AMAZING!! Congratulations on this huge success! Relish the excitement and revel in the joy! You deserve it!
Not surprised. Congratulations. Here’s to making it to number #1.
Congratulations! No one deserves it more than you guys! Hope to make it to the Pasadena signing tomorrow!
I am WAY excited for you. WOW! I live in a small town but with a little luck maybe the bookstore has your book. I am on my way out the door to find it now. This blows my mind,love you all,deb
I got your book about two weeks ago from Amazon – started and finished over the two days. I felt VERY strongly we’d see you on the NYT list. Ca’t wait til Sunday when their SUnday Book Review supplent comes out.
Hurray for you!!
That is really exciting! Congrats to you! I am working through the book that was sent to me. I have to read it when no one is around so I can have a good cry by myself. Because sometimes, a good cry feels so relieving. Thanks Matt for sharing you life with us.
CONGRATULATIONS MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I purchased and read the book earlier this month…Liz would be so fucking proud!!! You deserve everything good…
DUDE!! that is rad. so so rad!
HOLY CRAP!
AWESOME.
Wahoo! Congratulations! Fantastic news!
Congrats! I was checking over the weekend wondering when you’d crack the list. Liz would be sooooo proud of you I’m sure.
Congratulations Matt!!! I loved your book – it was so real and it really is hard to find that level of honesty in anything. I read your book in one afternoon and I am not a big reader – I just couldn’t put it down! You deserve the NYT Bestseller honor!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! Wonderful news! I started to read the book last night (I must admit, the tears have already started to fall). So happy for your news!
(PS I made sure to move the books around at my local B&N in CT to face yours out so everyone could see it!)
I’m not surprised a bit!!! I’ve placed my order at Amazon and look forward to receiving the book.
CONGRATS!
Kelli
Congratulations Matt!
Never doubted it for a second! Congratulations!
Awesome! You deserve this so much more than you realize!! Congratulations!!!
Well deserved. It is an excellent book. Hearty congrats on a job well done.
Should be packaged with kleenex, though.
To quote you (it’s one of my favorite swears now): “Holymotherfuckingshitballs!”
Congrats my friend. Im not suprised though. It’s just how you roll.
Love to you all! xoxo
Congratulations, that is wonderful! We all knew it would be a best seller as soon as you announced the project. Those suspicions were confirmed after reading the book. So sorry that you experienced so much to get to this point. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
Congratulations!! So happy for you, you deserve every little bit of success.
Also, I loved Brooke’s interview, she seems like such a wonderful woman. Keep a tight hold of her and never let her go, she’s a real treasure.
WOW Congratulations!!! Although I have to say I am not surprised at all.
I hope to make it to the Gaithersburg Book Festival in May, I would love to hear you speak!
Congratulations Matt! That’s such brilliant news. I”ve been reading your blog forever and ordered your book as soon as Amazon here in the UK started stocking it. It arrived today. I started reading about four hours ago and I just finished it. It is a wonderful tribute to Liz and such a precious gift for Madeline. I might even have to splash out on the audiobook! Congratulations again!
Amazing, awesome, fan-freaking-tastic news!!!! So happy for you!!!!!!!!!
Congratlations!! You do great work, and you truly deserve this.
Congratulations!!
hot fricken diggity dog!! awesome! oh and awesome work brooke on her interview. i loved it.
A big congrats on a job well done.
PS, I love your editor’s email address.
your book is on that list because it really is well written and anyone can read it and relate! I saw a man on the train the other day reading it…on his kindle mind you. I read it instead of studying for my mid-terms (whoops) but it was well worth it. I can’t wait for your post when it reaches #1. Hoping to make it to your Brookline signing!
You are the SHIT, Matt. I’m gonna go grab a mid-week shot ‘o Jameson cuz you, Brookie AND the Littlest Drummer are making me smile today.
Loved the book, Matt. And Brooke’s interview was great as well. Hope you’ll post that link for the folks who aren’t friends with her on FB. Please, please, please come to the Bay Area. Preferably South Bay
So happy for your success.
Congratulations! I also really enjoyed Brooke’s interview. It was great to get her perspective on everything.
Congratulations, Matt! That’s such great news. I don’t want to say I enjoyed the book because honestly it was heartbreaking and in that regard it sucked! Or if I was Matt Logelin I might said that it fucking sucked, but damn it was well written. I guess that’s how you know the good ones, they make you feel what they feel. So thanks for the depression, brother!
Anyway, I’m really happy for you. That’s fantastic news. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. Many well wishes to you, Maddy and Brooke.
Congrats! You deserve it and more!
WooHoo!! Congrats! But really, none of us are surprised. =)
Just read Brookke’s interview. She is a very special lady. You all are so blessed to have each other. She understands the possible bumps in the road but seems to handle them with grace and love. I’m so happy for you guys.
*smiles* why the surprise?!
I am so happy for you! I smell #1
congrats matt!! you deserve it. it’s a beautifully written book. such an amazing tribute to liz and a priceless gift to maddy. so happy for this achievement for you.
You have paid the ultimate price for your success…many blessings and continued happiness to you and those surrounding you. You deserve all the best! Be proud.
As well you should be, sir! I feel famous by association–even though the only association we have is me following your blog and tweets.
Anyway, this is definitely well-deserved. I found your blog and book at a time in my life in which I really needed to hear someone else’s story of survival. And I know I’m not alone. Thank you!
This is all you, my man…all you! Your blood, sweat and tears….all you! Soak it in…
xo,
Chantelle
Pretty fucking amazing – congratulations!!
So happy for you all!!
This isn’t a surprise to me at all… it was one of the most well-written and heartfelt books that I’ve ever read. Congratulations… no one deserves it more than you!!
Matt, that is fantastic news! I’m so happy for you and proud of you! I just reserved both the audio and print book at my library and I can’t wait to read/listen (whichever is available first)!
PLEASE come to Colorado!!!
I just got done reading this on my Nook…and I absolutely LOVED it!! It was the best! I was sad it ended. You are so amazing!!
That is FANFREAKINGTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So wonderful!! Congratulations Matt and Maddy! I am picking up your book this weekend and can’t wait to read this masterpiece. I just read the interview with Brooke as well and she is such a sweet person and I’m so happy you and Maddy found her and she the two of you. As a long time reader of your blog it makes my heart happy to see how far you have come and how proud Liz would be of you. Much love to all of you!
OF COURSE!
OF COURSE!
and congrats to you. This is awesome. I love it.
Congratulations. Obviously many people are buying your book, I did, I read it in two days. It was heartfelt and beautiful, I cried thru most of it. I read parts of it to my husband tonight. As every marriage does we have our ups and downs, and as we consider adding once again to our family your story has reminded us just how blessed we are.
So so awesome! Congratulations!
Kick ass and congrats! I see this going all the way to the #1 bestseller slot.
congrats matt that is amazing news! i’m really hoping i can make tomorrow’s reading, can’t wait to get the book.
so happy for you and maddy!
this is amazing. congratulations! absolutely deserved. cheers!!!
CONGRATS Matt!!! I hope my soon to be purchase will help get you to #1!! If anyone deserves it, it’s you
Congratulations! Wish I had been apart of that number but unfortunately money is an issue.
I am however currently reading your story, gotten through my local library! I am about half way through and just like your blog, I love it!
AHHHHHHHH I am so excited!!
Just finished the book over the weekend! It was such a beautiful tribute. You deserve every bit of success you’ve earned!
WOW!! I bought your book as an eBook while on vacation Monday and finished reading it by Tuesday afternoon. At one point I know I was getting glances while reading at the pool because it brought tears to my eyes many times!! What a wonderful tribute to Maddy’s mom!! She is one very lucky little girl!!
FANTASTIC!!! Congrats!
Matt-I’ve been reading your blog since I saw you on Oprah and downloaded the e-book as soon as it was available. While at moments I found myself sobbing (much to the entertainment of my fellow train travelers), it was fantastic! I look forward to reading more from you. Congrats on your writing successes!
Congrats!!! So happy for you!!
p.s. please come to oregon!
Yay! I read the email/post to my husband and was getting choked up-I’m so happy for you guys!
so very happy for you! I just love your book. Congrats.
HOLY SHIT!!!! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see you in the St. Louis!
Awesome!
Next up, Oprah’s book club!
Have read it once, but will be reading it again.
Congrats and enjoy!
Congrats Matt &Maddy !!!!!!!!! U have shown us all that if we set our mind to something it can be… U R a great Dad & from what I can tell from Ur blogging, Twitter party etc.. a great guy! Brooke Ur a lucky lady ; ) Seriously, looking back at how unsure U were about so much. U & Maddy will always have that special bond. U have done all I left in the wind 13 yrs ago when I stopped writing my journal for my daughter while I was pregnant. So much has happened since then. I think the main was her biological father dying 18 days after she first met him. She has no answers for questions. Maddy has many memories U & family & friends can share. Kiersten doesn’t. Nothing. So raised glass (ok so its coffee) to U for.sticking to it & giving Maddy this gift from Ur heart!!!
Holy Crap!
Congratulations!
Wooohoooo! You deserve it Matt!
Read the book in 1 day!! Congrats but I know you would trade the NYT best selling author title any day to have Liz back. At least you don’t have to worry about paying for Maddy’s college.
you are the poster boy for a “real man” Liz would be so fucking proud!
I adore the fact that your editor used so many question marks! AWESOME. The book was awesome, too. It was the first I’ve read (besides board books, I suppose) since my son was born 11 months ago and I read it in less than 12 hours. Yes, with a nursing 11 month old AND packing for a vacation I read it in less than 12 hours. It was that good.
Congrats on being a Big Time Author!
Congratulations!
It’s your Taj Mahal to Liz. UnFUCKING believable.
Godspeed………….
Ann
Congrats!! I bought the e-book the day it came out! Maddie will love it.
Yeah well – that was predictable Matt! It’s a good read so what did you expect really?! Clip the list and frame it baby – you deserve it!
Proud to “know” ya! Glad to have ya in my web-world!
Enjoy the fruits of your labor and I’m with your editor. Go have a drink! LOL I’m workin, SOMEBODY should relax and celebrate!
I was at my local Target today and it was completely sold out. Congrats!
I bought the book on my kindle and finished it in 1 sitting…great job!
I haven’t bought my copy yet! Thought I would shoot for the second wave that keeps you on the New York Times List!
We are all so proud of your Matt!
Congratulations, Matt! I know you wish you never had to have written this book, but it’s a very beautiful tribute to Liz. I’m currently reading your book on my Kindle with a big box of kleenex! Thanks for sharing your story with us!
That is awesome, congrats!! I bought it on my Kindle and read it within two days. Loved it. You are an amazing daddy and doing a wonderful job.
I knew you would be. It is a beautifully written book about beautiful people.
Maddie has an awesome dad who loves her so very much. And you love Maddie so very much. I know Liz is smiling down and giving high 5′s.
Kuddos….
I wonder if the publishing company has stock in klennex.
After reading it, I can understand why! Congratulations, Matt. You deserve it, and I am sure Liz would be proud.
Cant wait to see what you do next!
Not to be one to rub it in your face …. but I did inadvertently buy 3 copies of your book. Two books, one audio book. I am definitely looking forward to some free alcohol in August.
I hope you enjoy the tour, I hope my daughters don’t chicken out about meeting you and taking you out drinking afterwards (because if they do … I’m going to totally claim that they were adopted).
And by the way ….. thank you so much for adding my blog to your list. Yes, I noticed.
Enjoy Texas …. I look forward to your stories in August.
Whoot Whoot – You’re the Shiznit!! :0
Cognrats and enjoy that drink
Congratulations!! Pretty damn good for someone who’s not a writer!
I’m so happy for you…I loved the book and I loved Brooke’s interview with Chrissy. It was great to get to know her a little better.
You deserve all this great stuff and more.
oops that would be congrats. Surely i cant have mispellings on the blog of a NY Times Best Selling Author
Wow, Matt — holy shit is right! I wondered if you’d hit any of the lists and am very, very happy that you did! Gosh, Liz would be so proud! What an awesome legacy for Maddy! Hugs and congrats!!!!
Come to Colorado mutha effer, I want you to draw your name on my book. Have followed you from the beginning and are so proud of you and Maddie. Peace.
Wow – that is just amazing – but it couldn’t happen to a better person (& Maddy too!) – God Bless!
I preordered it on my Kindle… it downloaded a few days ago and the only reason it wasn’t finished in one day is because my hubby was overseas so I was alone with two kids. It was amazing, truly. Congratulations – you deserve it!
love love loved the book! I didn’t expect anything less! Here’s to much more success and lots of happiness for you and Maddy!
Congrats, what a heartwrenching read and tribute to Liz, Maddy, and yourself. It’s so sad that you had to write in the first place. I loved the pictures of Liz in the front and Maddy on the back. Where can I find the interview with Brooke that a blogger mentioned? I would love to hear what she said since I think she is an extraordinary and compassionate woman. Oh and I thoroughly enjoyed looking at Maddy’s birthday pictures. She is definitely a picture of Liz here on earth.
Loved the book!
What’s the next one going to be about
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Glad to have helped you out. I enjoyed the book very much!
I am so excited for you! I knew this day would come since you first announced that you were writing a book. Liz would be proud of all that you have accomplished. Not just with the book, but everything you have done to raise such an incredible kid in the wake of her death.
You have overcome so much to get to this point. But today Matt, I hope that you take your editors
Congrats Matt!!
I read your book on the weekend. It was beautifully written. I cried often and I laughed often.
I only wish you hadn’t had a reason to write it.
You deserve only really good things in your life-and it sounds like you have a lot.
Take care
I am so excited for you! I knew this day would come since you first announced that you were writing a book. Liz would be proud of all that you have accomplished. Not just with the book, but everything you have done to raise such an incredible kid in the wake of her death.
You have overcome so much to get to this point. But today Matt, I hope that you take your editors advice and have a drink. Here’s to what could have been, what is, and what will be…an incredible life for you and your (three) best girls.
Much love from the NC.
fantastic!
So HAPPY for you and everyone that loves you! It’s a wonderful tribute to love… and one amazing little miracle of life. Now you will have to consider a follow up sometime of your lives. You have so many of us hooked!!
I just found out about you 20 minutes ago.
And your book.
And your story.
It’s hard to find the right words, really. Liz would be so proud. Maddy will be someday.
I hope you are, too.
Of the book, sure, and your brand new best-selling author status. But mostly, you should be proud because of what you’ve done, what you do, everyday, for your daughter.
That’s your Taj Mahal for Liz.
You fucking rock!!
I don’t normally swear but I did it for you. I got your book tonight as a birthday gift. It’s been on my amazon wish list since it was available to be on the list last year. I simply read the forward tonight and I am already in tears. Been following you since about April 2008 and I just can’t seem to quit you.
I knew this post was coming! I’m not surprised it hit the NYT best sellers list! So awesome. Congrats.
Woot woot! I would be one proud owner of the e-book type
read it in 2 days on my new iPad!
Don’t know if you already know this: you know how Amazon has instant search suggestions right? If you type in the search box “two” it suggests “two kisses for maddy” right away!
truly amazing matt. I am so glad that you have allowed so many of us strangers to be apart of your life. To get to watch Maddy grow and to see into your little area of the world! It is amazing that your book is doing so well. AWESOME but i think most of us figured it would
Hell yeah! That’s awesome! Congrats! I have LOVED the book!
WOWZER! Incredible! It was a wonderful read! This explains why I cannot locate one in any book store I’ve been to this week. I want to buy it for a few friends-there is no way I am parting with my copy!
Congrats!
congratulations, Matt!! i made myself wait until i finished my senior history thesis before reading and have a feeling i’ll be up all night with 2k4m.
also, I loved Brooke’s candid interview– how gracious, real, and dignified she is!
Congratulations! That is awesome! Finished my copy on Monday. It was amazing. Thanks for being so open with all of us.
I’m starting 2k4m tonight!! Congratulations!! So happy for you!
holy schnikeys!
what an accomplishment! hope you have fun celebrating
see you next week, in minni
Very well deserved. Congratulations. I got my book Sunday and read it a single sitting. I cried , laughed, and cried some more…. Come to Kansas City for a reading! I’ve been reading your blog for a long time, but it is the first I comment. Our daughters are almost exact the same age. Lyla was born March 30th 2008. If you have time check out this link
http://cibele-hopeful1.blogspot.com/2009/03/class-of-2008.html>
Maybe you want to add Maddy to the “Class of 2008″
PS: I love the way you dress Maddy
Congratulations Matt! I’ve been talking up your book to everyone, read it in one sitting. You deserve it. XO Oh and keep up the LA signings, I want to make it to one of them!
WOW!!! Congrats Matt! you so deserve it!!!
Congrats on earning your best selling title – that’s awesome.
Just wanted to also let you know, after bawling through reading the interview with Brooke, on dating a widower, I think she is the greatest. I readily admit, when you first introduced her to us, I was leery but hopeful (more so just felt protective of you & Maddy). She has done nothing but amaze and awe – at the love she has for you and Maddy. I know you realize what a fabulous gal you’ve got and I’m just so happy for all three of you. It’s heartwarming!! You hang on to that girl !!!!
Matt, I just finished listening to the audio version of Two Kisses for Maddy… What an amazing, honest, heartfelt, funny, sad and joyful book. It truly touched me. It was even more meaningful to know that you were reading the story. Well done with your book and with that beautiful three year old!!!
How incredibly exciting! Congratulations!!
Enjoyed reading Brooke’s interview today…it was so interesting to hear the story from her point of view.
The book is great…your daughter is great….You were amazingly blessed by the Gods of Good Fortune with two women to love and be loved by. Wow. No wonder you believe in paying it forward.
Yay!!!!!!! Congrats
I finished the book this week and loved it! I laughed, i cried and it made me think a lot. I was almost sad when i finished it, i could of kept reading forever.
Thank you for sharing your inner most feelings with us all. I have been reading your blog since just after Liz past and only now have started posting here. Your book really made me feel like i knew you personally.
Liz had some spunk!!
THAT is awesome Matt!!! I feel excited to share your book with everyone I know like it’s my very own.
What an awesome accomplishment!!! Congrats! YOU deserve the honor!
I rarely ever read books. Mainly because I can’t find one to keep my attention long enough. I just read your book in 8 hours. Just a heartbreaking inspirational book. Congrats to you. I loved it.
Congratulations, Matt! Hard earned but well deserved.
I tried to buy the book on Monday at a Barnes and Nobel in Riverside and they hadn’t gotten any yet and would only be getting 4. Sinners!!!
PS A big congratulations! I knew it would happen though.
You absolutely deserve it. You’ve worked SO FUCKING HARD!
Matt- LOVED the book!!!
Congrats on the NY Bestsellers! yay!!
Now we wait for the Major Motion Picture
Congrats!!!!!!
congratulations! well deserved. yippee!
Congratulations, Matt!! That is totally awesome but I can’t say I’m surprised.
You deserve it.
Congrats! I just got it in the mail this afternoon and I have about 20 pages left. I read it while I was waiting for my plane and my entire flight from MSP to ATL. I laughed, I cried, and sometimes I just shook my head. My neighbor on the plane must have thought I was crazy. Great book!!!! This will be one that I will recommend to my friends, but I won’t give it to them, because I will reread it many times! Well, maybe they can borrow it…
On Friday, the 28th of March, 2008 I read an obituary, quite by accident, which haunted me. I somehow found your blog and have been following you ever since. Within a week of reading your blog, I even contacted Oprah and several other media sources because I knew that this story and the way you expressed the raw emotion was meant to be heard. Matt, I just read your book and then had to get the CD because I wanted to hear you read your story. You have touched me and given me hope; this is not an easy task. I am a cynical, pessimistic creature. Now, as a family I know suffers through the loss of a mother, leaving behind a 26 year old who is dying of cancer, I can only repeat to myself that there is a way through the darkest of times. You are inspiring and I thank you. Debra
Wonderful!
I’m not a fan of hardback books– too bulky too read or something? But tonight i bought your book…I love the cover and the inside pages full of pictures. I knew I had to have it- not on kindle- but a hard back copy I could hold onto along with my Kleenex box. I can’t wait to read it! Congratulations!
That’s amazing!!!!!!! Congrats!
AHHHH! SO excited for you! You deserve it! Your book is amazing. I’m buying my second copy this weekend to send to a friend.
That is AWESOME!! Please come to the SF Bay Area for a signing!!
We want you here!
Congrats on the NY Times Best Seller list!
Beautiful book, I read it in under 24hrs. You made me laugh and cry and be thankful all at the same time. Thank you….Keep up the great work and come to the S.F bay area soon!!
I would say Im surprised but I am not. You do everything in over the top miode just by being you and doing your best. You are amazing! I hope that you write again. I love your writing style. Thanks for sharing your story with us all. I bought the book and read it in one setting. Ive told everyone I know about your book. Keep up the good work.
Congrats!! And celebrate! So happy for you!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
woo hoo! Congrats, Cheers
Congrats! I just finished your book this morning before heading out to my classroom…AMAZING! You completely deserve the recognition you are receiving. Thank you so very much for sharing your life with all of us, such a poignant & profound statement.
Best wishes to you and Maddy!!!
Bask in the Glory Matt!! You are a very talented writer!!
If you travel the country you should stop in NH! I just bought your book. Can’t wait to start reading it! Thank you for sharing your personal story. That must be so hard. It’s going to touch so many lives! I thought of something when I bought it that’d I’d like to share with you. I hope you don’t mind.
My husband and I are just beginning to start a family. I was pregnant a few months ago and had an ectopic pregnancy. It was the hardest thing we’ve ever been through together…and we’ve been through a lot(including my husband going to war while in the Army in 2003 just 10 months after we got married) After the miscarriage, I began thinking what if something ever happened to one of us especially after we had a child? I don’t know what I’d do and I really don’t know what my husband would do. Your book has really made me think a lot. One reason I bought it (in the midst of a million reasons) was because if something ever happened to me I would want my husband to know that someone else has survived and thrived an ordeal this devastating.
Thank you for sharing your story. While writing did you think about putting in a table of contents? I thought it’d be neat for someone who has been through this and is devastated to be able to flip right to a page that is going to let them know they are going to be okay and read how you survived. Maybe a list of how you survived for them to read before they started at the beginning of the book. I don’t know, I was just thinking…
Robin
Well done, Matt. Your book was a great read, you deserve it!
Yay! Awesome news Matt! Finished your book last weekend and it was amazing. Love to you, Maddie and Brooke!
Your book finally arrived in the mail yesterday and I couldn’t put it down. Thank you for sharing Liz with all of us. Lots of love and special congratulations to both you and Maddy!
Congratulations Matt! I finished the book in two days. It was unbelievable. I don’t think I will be able to read your blog in the same way again. Maddy is so lucky to have you as a dad.
You deserve to be #1. The book is amazing!
Congratulations, Matt! I’m so happy for you! I can’t wait to read it.
Congrats! That is great news. Just got my copy yesterday. Can’t wait to read it!
AWESOME! Congratulations, Matt!
I love the fact that you noted your success (bestselling author) along with your penchant for missing deadlines. Your self effacing tendencies definitely adds to your charm. Although…perhaps you could start scoring some mint concernt tickets since you’re such a rock star.
Liz would be SO proud of you. Amazing. How can I catch the interview with Brooke?
YAY!!!
Congrats matt!!!!
Read brooke’s interview and she seems awesome! Best wishes to you, brooke and maddy!
Downloaded the book to my Kindle and wanted to save it for my upcoming vacation next week. Cheated and read the first chapter and was hooked. Already finished the book – now I have to find another book for my vacation reading. And, I’m bummed that you’re in the Twin Cities next week when I’m gone. Will have to wait until your next appearances here in May.
Congratulations, Matt. Very inspiring story.
Congratulations, Matt!!
I’ve been a reader of yours from the very beginning… I honestly don’t even remember how I came about your blog.
You are truly an inspiration, and a wonderful writer. The book is amazing… I finished it in 2 days flat.
Perhaps your publisher could get you to stop by Philly for your paperback book tour
Congrats again on all your amazing accomplishments!
This is the first time I am writing, but have been following you for some time (I believe it was way back when Maddy was a baby and you were on the Rachel Ray show). I have been following your blog faithfully and wanted to take a minute to tell you that I received your book Monday afternoon (4/18) and finished it last night – what a wonderful writer you are and thank you so very much for sharing your story with the world! You are doing a fantastic job raising such a precious little girl!!! Thanks again for sharing!!
I am not surprised one bit. I just knew it would happen!
I knew this would turn out to be something fantastic. Madeline is going to be amazed one day when she realises the magnitude of what you’ve done to honour her and her mother.
Best wishes and Happy Easter my friend
Holy shit is right! Congrats matt thats awesome! It was a great read, so you deserve it!
Love, love, love your book. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Congratulations!! A new mom friend of mine, picked up the book because of what I had posted on FB about it. She then posted about it – she wrote something along the lines of spending a day holding her new baby crying and feeling blessed all at the same time. Thank you again for your honesty and allowing so many of us into you, Maddy, and Liz’s lives. It was truly an honor to read 2KFM. I feel like Liz lives on in all of us – those who have never met her, but know the greatness of what could have been and what is.
Congratulations! You deserve it. I’ve followed you for a long time, but have never commented. I bought your book on Monday and thought, because of the emotions, I might have to take breaks from reading. I was wrong. I read 111 pages Monday night and finished the book yesterday. The book is amazing (as are you, Maddy and everyone in your life). Congrats again!
That is so FUCKING AWESOME I might cry again. Congratulations! It’s well-deserved. I bet it keeps moving up, too. Finished the book Saturday night with tears streaming down my face. My husband would have totally been making fun of me if he’d been home. Your love for Liz and Maddy emanates from the pages without being sappy or getting annoying. Also, I’ve never read a book with “fuck” used so frequently and eloquently. Kudos.
Congrats Matt!!! That is awesome news! I bought 3 copies of your book…Kindle,hardcover and audio! It was amazing (in all forms)!!
Also, LOVED LOVED LOVED the interview with Brooke. It was so awesome to get to know her and her heart through that interview. I think she should do some guest posts on your blog..she has mad writing skills!
Congratulations!!! Amazing.
This makes me so happy for you.
Richly deserved.
Holy shit is right!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is seriously awesome!!!!
I just got your book yesterday with a huge smile on my face! And I’m so glad i have a long weekend ahead so I can read it straight through!
Continue with the party!
Kathryn
Hi Matt!
I’m just wanted to let you know I was so moved by your book. I read it in 8 hours. 8 hours, Matt. And I’m 6 months pregnant with a 3 year old…so thats quite a feat in my life:) The whole time I was reading it, I just kept thinking what a treasure it would be for Maddy. I kind of hope there is another! Or a movie?! I’m so happy it is doing as well as we all knew it would. I live in Mpls and can’t wait to have you sign it when you come through town!
Congratulations! Your book is incredible! I picked it up yesterday and am almost half way through already! Looking forward to your book signing at SJU!
I KNEW you would be on the list!
I just bought my book in the MN yesterday. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pictures that were included. Congratulations to you!!!!
Long time reader but never comment im so excited for your book and have talked about your story for sooo long now… You deserve great things
AWESOME!! Congratulations!
Hi,
I just had to comment:
I just read your book,
and was so moved.
Crying with congestion is never a good thing,
but I would read it again knowing I was in for the worst head cold/congestion/sobbbing headache that followed.
I too am sorry you had to be in a position to write this book, but Liz would be so proud.
Blessings,
Lori
I knew it!!!!! As soon as I read your book, I knew it!!! Hooray for you. You so deserve it!
Melissa
Congratulations! Now go get started on your next book.
After a long wait and a lot of calls to Twin Cities bookstores I finally picked up the book, and of course 4 other stores called to tell me my book was in, on the same day I plan on giving the books as presents. Congratulations on your book!!
I’m reading your blog for the first time since I just finished your wonderful book.
I live in Chicago and commute on public transportation…the past couple of days have been very tearful while reading your book. Never a good idea to draw attention to yourself on the CTA.
Thanks for the book and for sharing. You’ve done a marvelous job. With everything.
Just bought the ebook on Monday night and devoured it in two days on the train. It was so beautiful, and made me do lots of crying in public on the NYC subway, so thanks for that! You, Maddy and Liz have been in my thoughts all week, and your words have echoed in my head. Thanks for a beautiful book….
Your faithful blog readers had no doubt you would be here. Your story is an inspiration to hundreds of people around our great country. Congratulations! Any chance you will be writing a follow up book any time soon?
Good news = started reading the book at Starbucks through the Digital Network.
Bad news = crying in a Starbucks.
Better news = could not put the book away. Gripping, compelling…. great work Matt!
Awesome Matt……. That is totally groovy!!!
I can’t wait to get the book on my payday which is tomorrow…….:)
I’M SO EXCITED!!!!!…………..:D
Read the book the day it came out and loved it. I’m currently reading it again and still crying just as much. It’s a beautiful gift for (all three of) your girls.
So happy for you Matt! Congratulations! You have a lot of support out in the world, and I am glad to have had a minor part by purchasing the book and the audiobook of 2K4M. I hope that you will continue to write in the future! Now go and celebrate!
Not surprised! It was great, I read it mostly with tears, but had plenty of smiles in there too, as you recalled stories of you and Liz. Having never met Liz, but your blog follower and now reading your book, I felt like I knew her, so the heartache of losing her, was felt all the way up here in North Dakota too. I also read the interview Brooke did, and she seems amazing! You and Maddy are lucky to have that lady in your life!
Congrats……never had a doudt you would make that list.
So proud & happy for you! Can’t wait to meet you in Cerritos next month.
The book only made me wish even more that I had known Liz personally. Maddy is such a shining example of your love. Congratulations for turning such a sad and devastating time in your life into such a memorable and touching tribute to your wife. Beautiful.
Congratulations!
Congrats Matt!! You did a great job on this!!
FAN-fucking-TASTIC! That is so cool that you got on BOTH lists! I’m so sad that the material for the book ever had to be, but totally LOVE what this will be for Maddy in the future. So, it turns out that you ARE a writer! Congratulatons!
Congrats, Matt! I received the book on Monday and finished it on Tuesday. I simply could not put it down. I so wish I could make it to a book signing. Much love to you, Maddy and Brooke from northern MN!
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! I’m considering giving away a few hardcover copies already!
Just got off the blogtalk radio. That was great! Grand Central and Amanda are fantastic. Don’t forget, I am a witness to the cupcake promise!
I read your book in less then a day, and cried my way through it. great job!
Congratulations, Matt (and Maddy, and Brooke, and Liz, and the entire Goodman and Logelin families!)
I heard your story the day Liz died (we have a mutual friend) and it broke my heart. I can’t say that I’ve followed your blog from the beginning because, to be honest, I couldn’t handle reading it in the beginning. I have kids not much older than Maddy, and in my hormonal, sleep-deprived state I couldn’t take reading about your pain and loss.
One day, several months later, I felt strong enough to read the entire blog. I’ve been following ever since and read the book in one sitting. Your grace, strength and resilience are remarkable. Maddy, despite suffering a loss that no child should, is a very lucky little girl.
Best wishes for continued success, healing and happiness to you and your lovely family.
The book is amazing, a true testament to a love so strong, pain so deep and the beautiful baby girl created by you & Liz. Congratulations on making the bestseller list – and for being one of the worlds’ greatest Dads.
I just got a chance to crack my book open last night and, despite the fatigue of pregnancy, I was up for hours reading. I have been following the blog for some time now and your love for Liz and Maddy keeps me reading. You may not consider yourself a writer but you are a great one and I am sure that Liz and Maddy are extremely proud of your many accomplishments in the recent years!
Carry on!
Congrats! Loved the book and I am thrilled for you on making the list!
Loving the book… not surprised at all that it made the best seller list. Congratulations!
This is amazing! I just got my copy in the mail! Already cried through the foreward! Very excited to join in your journey a little more and read this book!
It’s really a testament to your beautiful love story for both Liz and Maddy. Congratulations!
Hey Matt, Maddy Brooke and the entire Logelin/Goodman clan,
I never once doubted that your story would not be such a huge hit. Your story touched so many people’s hearts. I cried so much from the start and often got angry at how unfair it was for Liz! I am so very happy for you and all of your success. Today I read Brooke’s Q&A and it was wonderful. I felt so happy for all of you. SO happy for you to find happiness again. SO happy for Maddy and SO SO happy for Brooke.
I have read your blog from the start and cracked up at all of Maddy’s outfits.. I loved the pants UNDER the onesie look! Matt you have done such a great job with her. I am sure that your family and Liz’s family play a part but what a loving little girl!
BLESS you all and I will download your book tonight unto my Nook!
All my love and so many hugs
Kayla
CONGRATS Matt!! Of course, I am not surprised that your book made both bestselling lists!! My copy arrived on the 15th and I was sooo excited to put my 5 month old down for a nap so I could start your book while my 3 year old was at daycare and my 5 year old at school (how bad is that!!). I started that afternoon, and with a few interruptions, finished the book that night!! I LOVED it…laughed along with yours and Liz’s humor and cried along with your heartfelt words and emotions!! Definitely needed the Puffs!! It is an amazing testament of the love you and Liz shared and the love you BOTH have for Maddy!! You have done an amazing job raising your beautiful girl and I know Liz is so proud of you and the “monument” you created for her!! I will definitely be reading this book again…was sad to see it end..and buying the audio version too!! way to go Matt…you and Maddy deserve all the happiness in the world!! Hopefully you make it to Canada for a reading/signing, as I will definitely be there…as long as it is on the westcoast!!
Shannon
Asalamu Alaykom,
You are a wonderful man, father, and writer BUT you are a horrible prognosticator! Didn’t you guess how succesful this book would be?!
Mabrook! For yet another wonderful milestone.
Since you’re so BAD at guessing…why not start your readers guessing on which date your book will be the #1?
Inshahallah
I think Yosra’s on to something. A contest to guess the date that you hit #1 on the NY Times Best Seller list. You could do a contest for hardcover, e-book, combined. I’d look into my crystal ball for a chance to win a playlist CD or a drawing from Maddy. I’ll guess for a play date at Griffith Park with Brooke and Maddy while you’re gallivanting about on your book tour.
Loved your book. Read it in less than a week. I wish your life was different in feel sad sometimes that the reason why you wrote the book was because your life was turned upside down three years ago, but you did a great job and should be proud of yourself. Liz would be very proud of you I am sure…
Take care! Happy Easter!
The New York Times bestsellers list! WOW!!! Way to go! Woooooooohooooooo!!!!!!!
Congratulations! The book is just incredible and you deserve all of the praise you are receiving. Good luck with the rest of your book tour!
Your blog has moved me to tears so many times and this post brought tears of happiness for you and your family. You deserve so much happiness. Congratulations.
Congratulations!
Got my copy today! I will be finishing tonight. Way to go!!!
So I kept my promise to myself and let your book be the first book I downloaded on my nook that I got on Christmas. It was worth the wait! I read it in a few hours and craved for more! Congratulations on your success. By the way…..you proposed to Liz the same exact day my husband (also from highschool) proposed to me. We got married in Sept ’05 and had our first kid Nov ’07. Love to you and your family!
Congrats Matt! You are amazing and have been such a huge role model and help for me. Without your words I would be lost. You are amazing!
Congrats, Matt! Are you really surprised? I expected nothing less!
I was talking to one of our librarians last week–the one all the book purchases go through–and she hadn’t heard about your book! So I immediately put in a request that they get it. I expect to hear in about a week that they have done so.
So fuckin awesome… reading your book now..I remember living it live through your blog. Congrats Matt and Maddy. So so awesome
so fucking awesome! I am 1/2 way through the book but I have been here since shep was a pup, so I remember… awesome…so awesome..for you and Maddy… congrats Matt.. congrats.
You are a writer.
Silly me, I thought that since I’ve read your blog “forever” and knew the story I wouldn’t be surprised. Wrong! I sobbed as I read part one last, so loudly that I woke my 2 and a half year old at 10:42PM (so not good for me).
Your story is wonderful, your love for Liz clear, and the memory you leave Maddy just amazing.
Can’t wait to finish the book and watch you rise an author.
Big Fat CONGRATULATIONS!! I knew it would do well…but hot DAMN!! Freakin’ amazeballs!!
I’m about halfway through the book. I’m reading with different eyes now. A good friend of mine lost her husband in a bike/traffic accident last weekend. She has two small boys ages 3 and 8 months. I can’t stop thinking about her and we as her friends feel so helpless. Maybe one day I’ll give my copy of your book to her so she can read it, too. Thank you for sharing your story. I really think it will help many people get through the heartache of losing a spouse much much too early.
Congrats! Anxiously awaited the books release! Bought it the minute I could! Enjoyed every minute of it!
I downloaded your book on my ereader…gotta tell you that I read it in 2 days and was very sad when I got to the end. It is a wonderful book and you should be very proud!!!
Hi Matt, read about your story all the way here in Greece. As an American in Greece with new baby, I enjoyed your story about going to the Dodger game and using the water bottle to feed formula to her. Very MacGyver like!
But, my wife also read it and thought it irresponsible to bring a new baby to a Dodger game with all the virus’ that she could catch prior to being vaccinated.
So, what can I tell her to put her in “chill mode” so I can take my baby to a ballgame here in Greece.
I listened to you on blogtalkradio, you did great!
Are any of us actually surprised?! I think not. I really think this was inevitable. You are beyond talented. And we are so fortunate that you have shared your story.
Congratulations on an amazing and deserving designation!!!!!!
So excited for you guys! Congrats!!
Congratulations! I ordered it from my local bookstore (I like to support local small businesses) and it came in today! I can’t wait to read it, Matt!
Yay!!! Congrats!! I knew you were going to hit the NY times Best sellers list!!
I loved your Book!! Picture a 5 months pregnant and hormonal woman on the elliptical at the gym laughing and crying!!! I’m sure I got a ton of looks!! LOL!! Beautifully written!
Just got my copy today! Can’t wait to sit down and read it from start to finish.
So very proud of you!! I knew you could do it and you did it with awesomeness!
I wish this book never had to written, and I’m sure you would trade all of this success to have Maddie’s mom back. However, since it happened and there is no way to change that, I am SOO glad that you were able to write the book and that it has been so successful. You are awesome– an awesome dad, and awesome author, just all around awesome. Very happy for you!
A big congrats!!! You’re too legit. Too legit to quit.
wow, i can’t believe there are NYTimes Bestselling authors who still have hotmail…
Congratulations, Matt!
I loved the book. I had it preordered, and was ecstatic when I got the email saying it had been delivered to my kindle. Even though I’ve been following (silently) since the beginning (when I was 18, I can’t believe how long it’s been) I was still moved as though I was hearing it all for the first time. I cried big fat tears throughout the book, and was sad to see it end. You’re on the NYT Bestsellers lists because your words are moving, emotional, and appeal even to those of us who can’t always relate.
I read your book today, started crying as I read the foreword and didn’t stop until I finished reading the whole book. I loved it!
I finally got the book. Our little town has one book store. I didn’t see it anyplace and I just knew it wasn’t there. My daughter, who reads your blog over my shoulder actually asked a clerk to look it up. She asked me if the author was Matt Log,,something? Not that hard of a name is it? Anyhow, she went searching for the book and after what seemed like forever she found the only copy in the store and as far as she knows the only copy they ever had. It seems odd that only one copy would be sent. Maybe there was 2. As soon as everyone shuts up and goes to bed I can read. Thanks Matt.
Congratulations Matt;
I just finished the book, which by the way, I just bought this afternoon. I’m pretty sure I haven’t cried and laughed that hard in a very long time. You owe me a new pair of contacts. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman and daughter. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
I picked up the book yesterday.
There aren’t more words to say except its an amazing read.
Do you think you will come to South Florida for a book signing? Doesn’t look like it, but IDK.
Hi Matt. I have never commented, but I’ve been reading your blog since Maddy was a few months old. Reading you book was an amazing experience. The reason I am commenting for the first time is because I saw this and thought of you immediately:
http://www.amazon.com/Go-Fuck-Sleep-Adam-Mansbach/dp/1617750255/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1303577276&sr=8-1
I think you must get this book.
I just finished! I feared that after reading so much of the story through your blog the book would be anti-climatic, but it was not. You did an amazing job! (even if you dissed Bon Jovi…twice! lol)
Matt… after I lost out on the galley copies, I went to my neighborhood Borders and purchased a copy. I am reading it right now and it is so powerful. I started reading your blog just a few short weeks after your life changed forever in 2 ways. I still read you now. It’s not a Taj Mahal, but to make the NY Times bestseller list? Holy freaking cow! Wonderful. KLS
Just bought your book today….It was the LAST one on the shelf! So excited to dig in! Thanks for sharing your life with all of us! Give Maddy a kiss from all of us!
Done. What that means is that I am done catching up on the last three years of you and Maddy. I saw your interview on Fox and Friends on 4/16 and immediately began reading your blog, starting with when you started. I’ve skipped lunches, stayed up late, sacrificed work time, family time…just to see what happens. And what happened is life. For you and Maddy. You both are thriving and in a way I am sorry that I am caught up. So, I guess the next step is to buy the book. That is at the top of my list for next week. Which will probably also mean, lunches, work and family may be sacrificed again. No, seriously, you have made me rethink some of the things I do with my kids. I’m trying to let them really feel life now, with their hands, emotions and bare feet. I’m hugging them more and can’t wait to get home to them at night. My husband thinks I’m silly, but what can I say
Thank you for the story. The story of you, liz and maddy! (and now Brooke…so excited when I got to that part).
Hi Matt, I just finished your book (I completed it in less than 24 hours). I am married to my high school sweetheart and could not imagine going through what you did. I cried through that whole book and read some to my husband who also shed some tears. You are an amazing father and the thoughfullness you have put into making sure Maddy knows her mom as best she can is amazing. You should be extremely proud of yourself and the life you have created for her. Way to go and congrats on all of the success of your book so far. Well deserved!
I loved the book so much. I couldn’t put it down. I laughed, I cried – I felt just about every emotion possible. I truly felt what you were going through, and I’ve been through some of those emotions myself. Thank you.
Congratulations on the release of your book! I can’t believe I have been following you for the past few years (every since your Maddie was an infant), and now you have your own book!
I just wanted to bring to your attention a story about a widower I just read about here: http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/exclusive-young-mother-with-cancer-sacrifices-life-for-unborn-child?utm_source=LifeSiteNews.com+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2e7a65bb92-LifeSiteNews_com_US_Headlines04_20_2011&utm_medium=email
Here’s his blog: http://jessicacouncil.blogspot.com/
I hope Liz’s foundation can help Little Jessica.
Peace!
Congrats!
(I would’ve written something sooner, but I had a kidney stone).
Just got your book on my kindle…almost done and wondering if you have pictures in the book? I need to know if I am missing out by doing the kindle version. You have an amazing gift that has come out of a horrific tragedy. Thank you for sharing it with strangers…not sure I could ever be that brave. Amazing. Much love to you, your little girl, and Brooke. (where can I find the link with Brooke’s interview?)
Matt,
I have been a long time reader and was soooo excited when I heard you were writing a book. I patiently waited for its arrival and I must say your book was worth the wait!!! I loved every second of reading your book. ( I read it in one day) I cried, I laughed, and I was beyond inspired by your strength and spirit. You have made such a touching tribute to Liz with your words. I think she would be so proud of what you have accomplished in your life as well as the incredible impact your story has had on so many others. You are an amazing person and I thank you for sharing your life, as well as Maddy’s with your readers. Congrats!! You deserve it!
Yay! It really is an awesome book I finished it in just about 24 hours. Congrats on the NY Times Best Seller list! Maddy is adorable as ever.
I got your book from my Mom today as a birthday present. She was very surprised I asked for a book since I am so NOT a bookworm! I had to explain about the blog.
Yours could very well be the first book I read cover to cover in a while!
I love the book!
just finished the book. absolutely loved it and was sad when it ended! sequel perhaps??
Just finished your book last night. I think I read it in a matter of 2 days. Could not put it down. I loved your honesty, your memories, and loved the drive you have to keep strong for Maddy. She will love you for writing this for her.
Thanks!
Holy S-Bomb!!! Congrats!!!
I have just downloaded the book via iBooks, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing such a story with all of us! While I’ve not completed the book, your book has already made me rethink many priorities in my life.
Congratulations on a much deserved NYT recognition!
Matt, your book is SO FREAKING GOOD. Like, I overnighted it from Amazon and devoured it in two days, good. And I’ve got two toddlers. My reading time is limited, so it takes a reallllly good read to get me that hooked.
Thank you for your story. You inspire me in many ways.
Hi Matt,
Well, I’m on Chapter 15 now…….stayed up till midnight reading. today is my 12 hour day, I go to school right after work….. A little tired but well worth it!!!
I got the last copy at tarjay and too a pic…… I’d like to share it with you…….. Email me and I’ll me you the pics.
BTW…… I started reading your blog in The middle of April right after it happened……. Reading the book I can SO relate to you when you said you were dealing with inner turmoil and everybody was living life normally……. How it felt so unfair…… That’s exactly how I felt after my dad was killed……. Like couldn’t the world just fucking stop being so damn happy because my world was destroyed……
BTW…… I
My husband gave me your book for our anniversary this past weekend. He said it was the last one on the shelf at Barnes & Noble here in Alpharetta, GA. I’m halfway through and am loving it. Thanks for writing!!
Matt,
I have been a reader of your blog since 2008. I have wanted to comment so many times, but never found the right choice of words. I just finished your book and just wanted to let you know that your love for both Liz and Madeline is so incredibly inspiring. Your book is beautiful. I have made my entire family and office go out and buy a copy. Maddy is so incredibly lucky to have you as a father. Congratulations on the book becoming a Best Seller…very much deserved.
Matt,
Just finished reading part ii of the book. i love it! i have laughed and cried. i just especially enjoyed the “my daughter just shit herself” statement in the social security office. hilarious.
Keep Writing
jen
Any chance you’ll be adding Alaska to your book tour itinerary?
Wow. I just closed the final page and had to come on (with tears streaming, of course) to tell you what a beautiful, beautiful thing it is that you wrote for Madeline. For Liz. Wow.
Matt,
I have read your blog for over 2 years now – I bought the book to read on our 12 hour drive for vacation, however, yesterday I thought I’ll just read one chapter and save the rest for Thursday when we leave…I had a hard time putting the book down and ended up staying up reading the entire book! It was so touching and you did an awesome job writing the book, as I was reading it I remember parts of your blog of trips you were on and pictures of different things you talked about in the book. Great job!
Awesome! So happy for you! I bought 3 copies, 1 for me, 1 for my Mom, and 1 for my Mother In Law who is always looking for things to read over the summer. It will be a story she will never forget for sure. I’m 1/2 way through and I agree with the pp, should come with kleenex.
Just read your book last week…I loved it…I laughed, I cried, and I’m recommending it to my book club! I’m so sorry that you had the experiences needed to write this book, but you are a talented writer and this book is definitely your “Taj Mahal”!
just finished your book. beautiful.
I read Two Kisses for Maddy in two sittings! I bawled like a baby and am truly inspired by your love for Liz and Maddy. The book was beautifully written with just the right amount of “this fucking sucks!”. I’ll be honest, I didn’t know if I was going to read it, because I knew how sad it’d be. But I am glad I did, and Thank you for telling your story!
CONGRATS Matt!!!!
After reading your book, I had no doubt you would be on the best seller list!!!! 
I’ve been following your blog since Maddy was born, and my son was born only 4 days before her. I love the story and am now reading your book. It’s amazing to read about the details we didn’t know from here on your blog. It makes me appreciate every day with my son just a little more, and with my husband as well. Thanks for writing this book Matt, I appreciate it.
Matt,
Last week, I read your blog on Huffington Post. I’d seen you before on Oprah, but never remembered about your own blog. So, after reading your piece about your book, I came here and started at the beginning. In two weeks, I went through all your posts. It was definitely a sped-up version but it was amazing watching Maddie grow up and go along with you as you continued your path in life as a person, but also growing as a father. I’m a mother of two little boys, and seeing you do all that alone with the patience and sweetness, I was amazed. I never had that kind of patience and I have a husband to help me.
I’m happy you and Maddie have Brooke in your life. It’s wonderful that you’ve logged your story for your daughter. Hopefully now, you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of that labor (once all the touring is done, of course). I wish you three all the best in the world. It will be lovely to see how you three grow and enjoy future adventures. Good luck.
Your book was awesome. Truly. I have been reading your blog for a couple years now. What really drew me in was that Maddy was born 7 days after my daughter and that piqued my interest. And now, knowing the back story of you and Liz and reading of your love for her…wow. Not everyone is lucky enough to find love like that.
Matt – your book was one of the best books, if not the best, that I have read in a long time. I don’t think I have ever cried and laughed during a book – so that was a first. Your vivid memories and words made me feel like I was in the same place you were. You are an inspiration to me – so glad I found your blog so I can continue to keep up on you and Maddy! Take care!
Thank you for sharing such raw and real emotions with all of us. Your book is incredible – I just finished it (after starting it only two days ago) and have been telling everyone I know to go read it. Maddy is precious. Your love for her and Liz is truly inspirational.
I can’t wait to read it, I’ll order it today. I think it is so wonderful that you have been able to take a tragic situation and turn it into something so amazing. There are too many people that are just in or will be in your situation, and finding your book and the Liz Logelin Foundation will be so wonderful for them. It just might give a person the ounce of strength they need to get one foot in front of the other and try to live in a life they didn’t imagine.
Read the book in a matter of a few hours yesterday….I’ll never be able to drive by the Calhoun Beach Club without thinking of your story and you and Maddy and Liz. I hope you realize that this book is your Taj Mahal for Liz.
Congratulations!! I just bought your book today and can’t wait to get started on it:)
Dude!! You have totally ARRIVED! The book was so wonderful (bought the Kindle Edition for iPad). The way in which you describe your love for Liz is a really powerful thing.
Hugs to Maddie! And Daddy!
Congrats! I was given a Kindel over the weekend and yours was the first book I purchased. Last night I got to the funniest line in the book– I believe it was about the mountain man with a baby growing out of his chest. I think I woke up the kids laughing about that one…
I spent my afternoon reading your book instead of studying for exams.
I was introduced to your blog from Crisiti Coppa’s blog on parenting.com. I love your blog and I just started to read your book. So far it is beautiful. I am so sorry you had to go through such a loss. Maddy is beautiful and I also love her name.
Congratulations! Not sure if I have ever left a comment, but I had to tonight. I just received your book in the mail today (yippie!) and can’t put it down. I’ve read your blog since March 2008, and am reading your book right now. It’s wonderful – thank you for sharing your heart. What a great tribute to Liz. Best wishes – how about a book signing in good ‘ole Wisconsin?!
This is awesome news!!!!!!!!!!
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Are you guys getting married? if so that’s so awesome. Good for you guys!!!!!
Congratulations on your bestseller! I just had my second son a week and a half ago so it was finally safe for my husband to bring my book out of hiding. I finished it during a 2:30 am nursing session last night – fabulous. I can’t wait to have you sign my copy in St. Louis next Thursday night. You might be my first outing since my baby was born. . . if not, you will get to meet my husband, who is sure he will be the only man there:)
I am so happy for you. And proud of you. I just ordered the book and received it yesterday. I can’t wait to read it.
I royally screwed up. I thought you were in St Louis tomorrow, but it was tonight! I have been looking forward to meeting you since the dates were announced. I’m going to blame my error on the sleep deprivation and hormones that go along with having a brand new baby. I hope tonight was a success!
I read your book in four days (if you knew me you would be amazed by this.) I can’t stop thinking about your story. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your honesty totally blew me away.
What an amazing book! I have followed your blog since Maddy was born. My daughter played on the same soccer team as Liz’s cousin, Andrea Gagnon, at that time. Once we knew of their trip to Liz’s funeral, I starte reading and crying, laughing and cheering you on as you share your stories. Your book shares so much that I have no doubt it will be a source of comfort for many single parents who have lost their best friends. I have no doubt the book will becomes one of Maddy’s most treasured possessions. You have written, as well, an amazing tribute to Liz and your love for one another. Thank you for writing your story…Liz’s story…Maddy’s story.
Not surprising to me at all! I loved the book (read it in 2 days…probably could have done it in 1, but my rugrats made that impossible). It was a great book, and I’m so thrilled everyone is reading it. Congrats!
So, I’ve been stalking your blog for more than a year & only posted when you were giving out early copies, but didn’t say much other than “pick me”.
Now, I have something to say.
I’m not surprised at all that you’ve made it to the Best Seller list! I never buy new books (I wait until they are at my local used book store), but I couldn’t wait on this one. I’ve been saving my pennies for months & finally headed to my local Borders. I searched all the “New Release” tables to no avail. Finally went up to ask and discovered they had ONE copy in the ‘biography” section. I gave ‘em hell. I then went to our local book seller and asked them to order it.
It took me two days to read the book because (get ready for the crazy) I knew what was coming and quit reading repeatedly. A part of me felt like if I didn’t read it, Liz wouldn’t die. Oh, how I wish that were true and the book had just dissolved in my hands because it never had to be written.
Continued blessings to you & Maddy. You’re an amazing father.
Valerie
Hi Matt!
I work at Target HQ, Downtown Mpls and take the bus in. I was reading “Two Kisses for Maddy” on the bus this morning and the woman next to me said ” what is that book about? Everyone I see recently is reading it.” I thought you should know that. Good for you!!! The book is very good, very well written and I can’t wait to pick it up and continue reading it daily.
i am so sorry .i am done reading your book it is so good .i am so proud of you. keep up the good work. you can do it god is right by your side. i know how it feels to lose some one you love .i just lost my mom in march 2011. i miss her every day.so keep praying and i will be praying for you and your daughter. may god bless you.
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