Childhelp USA Chairman & CEO Sara O’Merara
“We are so grateful for so many things; for your compassionate support of Childhelp USA, for your incredible poetry expressing the hopes and frustrations of abuse victims, and especially for your continued healing as an adult survivor of abuse. Your book, Calling All Hearts, is a touching compilation of the many emotions, fears, and dreams abused children experience. We heard many familiar voices in those pages, echoes of stories we have heard throughout our years of service to suffering little ones."

State of Oklahoma, Governor Brad Henry
“The specter of child abuse is among the most tragic shames of a civilized society, but it is a topic that Rodney Timms approaches here with stark honesty and sensitivity. These remarkable poems can help shed light on this social ill.”

Elk City Community Church Pastor Judy Timms
“Rodney is a very successful businessman with too many jobs and not enough hours in each day. Yet, because of his love and ability to identify with abused children, Rodney has made time to act on his belief in children. I believe this book Rodney has written will make a difference in people’s lives, in those who have lived through abuse, and in those who continue to say child abuse does not exist. Thanks Rodney, for writing your heart.”

Former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champion Coach Barry Switzer
“During a recent personal visit and conversation with Rodney Timms, he gave me one of his books and shared some of his personal life story with me. I was extremely moved by our visit and enjoyed reading his work of art. I feel Rodney is a very gifted person with a great passion for abused children. His book is a gift to us all.”

Licensed Professional Counselor Donna Cunningham, M.Ed., LPC
“I would like to endorse the poetry written in this book by Mr. Rodney Timms. He has first-hand knowledge of the long-lasting pain of abused children. An abused child’s pain does not stop nor go away when an incident is over. It’s something that child will carry with them in their heart. Rodney has written from his heart and shared his knowledge and heartaches.”

The Child Care Center Former Director Ann Mundy, Oklahoma City
"Rodney Timms works tirelessly for abused children, and his book of poetry, Calling All Hearts, is just one more example. There is no one more determined to bring about justice for abused children; there is no one more vigilant in making their voices heard; there is no one more dedicated to the work of the CARE Center and to breaking the cycle of abuse than the author of this book. The pictures that he paints through his poetry are a blend of the ugliness of abuse, the lessons that have been learned the hard way, the hope that is in recovery, and the joy that can come from giving.”