“NAKED IN THE SPOTLIGHT”

“NAKED IN THE SPOTLIGHT”
READER REVIEWS
J.H. – Washington, D.C.
“Wow and wow, again. I read “Naked In The Spotlight” and I am truly amazed at your
journey. It's a fascinating book and definitely deserves U.S. publication. So many thoughts
and questions have been going through my mind concerning our responsibility to our
causes and to ourselves.
It's such a universal story. You find yourself debating, "Did he do the right thing?" I really
hope it makes it to the screen, as well. It's a great story about idealism, trust and survival.
Thanks, again for sharing it. I was truly impressed.”
A. S. – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
“I just read your book and I find it fascinating stuff to read. It's a rollercoaster ride and well
written. The time flys by like a speeding train. What you've been through is enough for
seven lives! You must be a strong person to survive all this. I hope the climate in the
German speaking countries will change enough to reopen the market a little more for you.
God must have had a plan with you, Mr Mark. This was a test :-) Like he did with Job. ...But
you survived after all and you started performing again. Personally, I also found it exciting
to read about the theatre world and how it works. May your voice be with you all times.”
G.L.- Zurich, Switzerland
"Ich habe Dein Buch fertig gelesen. Es ist wirklich „der Hammer“ was Du alles erlebt hast.
Trotz Allem hast Du Deine Zuversicht und Deinen Humor nicht verloren und ich bin sicher,
dass Dich Dein Gefühl „am Anfang zu stehen“ nicht täuscht.
Ein ganz grosses Kompliment für Deinen flüssigen Schreibstil, das Lesen des Buches war
sehr spannend und aufregend. Ich bewundere Deine Kraft und Dein
Erinnerungsvermögen..."
"I finished reading your book. Your experiences are truly 'astounding.' Despite everything
that you went through, you never lost your self-confidence or your humor -- and I am sure
that your feeling that you "are just beginning" will prove to be true.
A very big compliment for your fluid writing style. Reading your book was both very
interesting and exciting. I truly admire your strength and your memory!"
S.G. Munich, Germany
“Ihr Buch hat mich sehr beeindruckt, mich sehr berührt, mir Gänsehaut gemacht, mich zum
grinsen und zum Weinen gebracht, mir einen Stich verpasst......Es ist wunderbar
geschrieben, so kann man sich hineinfühlen (wie sie über ihre Gefühle bei allem Erlebten
geschrieben haben) wie und was sie alles erlebt haben und bei all den Turbulenzen nicht
untergegangen sind!!
Der Titel hat mir auch sehr gut gefallen und ich war einfach nur neugierig..... Um so mehr
ich in ihnen gelesen hatte, hatte ich das Gefühl, es ist ein sehr wichtiges Buch, für Sie und
für Andere und es erreicht die Menschen....."
"Your book impressed me. It moved me. It gave me goose bumps. It made me smile and
it made me cry. I even had to laugh out loud. It's wonderfully written, so that I could
identify with all the feelings you described by all the comings and goings in your life. And
despite everything, you never quit!!

I liked the title of your book and it simply made me curious to read it. ..Now, after having
read it, I truly believe that it is a very important book, not only for you, but for everyone,
and I hope you reach the masses with it..."
J.N. - Klagenfurt, Austria
"I finished your book this morning over breakfast and I’d like to say thank you – you took
me on a journey and I only stopped reading when I had to. I read a lot, and I love the feeling
where I almost fall asleep at night but still want to read the next page…"
S.K. - Cologne, Germany
"FELICIDADES!!!! Ich hab das Buch letzte Woche per Post bekommen und habe es gestern
zuende gelesen!!! Ich finde es ganz toll, dass du den Mut hattest zu schreiben! Wow! Was
für ein Leben!"
"Congratulations!!! I got the book last week in the mail, and yesterday I finished
reading it. I think it is amazing that you had the courage to write this book. Wow!
What a life!"
E.K. - Oldenburg, Germany
"...Dein Buch habe ich innerhalb 4 Tagen durchgelesen. Es hat mir sehr gefallen und mich
auch sehr bewegt. Es ist sehr interessant, und was mir sofort entgegen kam, ist
EHRLICHKEIT. Das schätze ich absolut. Ich hoffe so für dich, dass das Buch gut läuft und
ebenfalls die Single..."
"...I read your book over 4 days. I really enjoyed it and I was very MOVED by it. It is very
interesting, and what immediately impressed me was your HONESTY. That is the most
important thing for me. I truly hope that both your book and your single will be a great
success...
H. and M.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
“We just read "NAKED IN THE SPOTLIGHT." We have to say that you are very brave to put
that book out on the market. You confidently deal with your past, while speaking in the
present, and looking forward to your own future. We really enjoyed the honest and heartfelt
way you wrote your book, Mark.
We take off our hats to you for writing your book, the way you did -- for a wide audience. We
also know that you would like your "spotlight" to be on an international level, and we are
sure you will succeed.
Now, all you need is invitation from Oprah Winfrey and perhaps a guest appearance with
Andre Rieu, and everything would be complete. We raise a glass to you, and your book.
Hope you sell a LOT! We encourage everyone to buy this book and to read it..."
T.N. - Cologne, Germany
"Hi Mark, I just finished reading your book. Thank you very much for writing it and for your
openness and courage! I've been involved in Scientology from 1984-1992 and had much to
disentagle concerning the subject, too..."
P.K. - St. Gallen, Swizterland
"Guess what I did during the night? I read your book. ..In the car I started the first chapter
and then around midnight I continued ...and finished it.
There are many things I would or could say to you, ...instead, I will only say that I am proud
of you. We do what we want with our own lives. It is important that we don't hurt others and
we don't break the law... I understand you very well and your book will make people think...

I hope that you have found serenity. Never forget that you are special. It's not something
that I say often, so I do mean it. You didn't do anything wrong. You did what you thought
was good for you in a period of your life where you needed help and thought you could be
helped."
E.C. - Vienna, Austria
"Ich kenne Mark Janicello seit dem Mario Lanza Musical, (" Be My Love" 1999, Ed.) (bin ein
grosser Lanza Fan). Nun habe ich mir das Buch von Mark gekauft, dieses beinhaltet doch
auch seine neue CD. Das Buch ist sehr interessant und gut geschrieben. Ich möchte noch
sagen dass ich, nach lesen des Buches, mit grossem Respekt auf Mark blicke. Wie er diese
schweren jahre gemeistert hat, das ist bewundernswert. Grosse klasse!!!!!! Meine Tochter
hat auch Ihr Buch gelesen, und war genau so fasziniert wie ich. Hoffentlich sind damit Ihre
schweren Jahre vorüber. Wir wünschen es Ihn von Herzen."
"I know Mark Janicello since the Mario Lanza Musical ("Be My Love" 1999, Ed.) (I am a
huge Lanza fan. Now, I bought Mark's book, which also has a copy of his new CD in it.
The book is both very interesting and well-written. I must say, that after having read the
book, I have won the greatest respect for Mark. It is really admirable how he survived
those very difficult years. Very impressive!!! My daughter has also read his book, and
was as fascinated by his story as I was. Hopefully all those difficult years are finished.
We both wish that for him, with all our hearts."
K.K.- New York City
“Mark, your book is brilliant! If I personally didn 't know that it was all true, I would find it
hard to fathom all that happening to someone and then they survived it!! I loved especially
the part about your career singing in the Subway and then the Director's Theater. I have
laughed until I cried reading about your crazy/wonderful life. I see now where you get your
humor and verve for life. This is now my second time through. I usually will read a good
book twiice. The first time, I pick out salient points and then read the whole thing very
thoroughly.”
A.S. - Auburn, Washington
“Just finished reading the book, NAKED IN THE SPOTLIGHT by Mark Janicello. Awesome
book! Incredible man. Should be officially released in the US soon. All I can say is WOW! I
thoroughly enjoyed your book. You're such a good writer. I felt like I was standing next to
you throughout your experiences.”
Y.F. - Zürich, Switzerland
“Dein Buch ist spannend und interessant. Es liess sich prima lesen und stimmte aber auch
nachdenklich.”
“Your book is exciting and interesting. It is very easy to read and also quite thoughtprovoking.”
A.G. - Raleigh, NC
“The book was awesome. I can't wait to see the movie. I really got into the people in your
book. I was getting stressed and frustrated as you were trying to make it in New York. Just
the things people have to go through or do to get to the top is appalling. I'm glad you came
out of this situation a better person, a stronger person. I send you this quote from the
Bible, it must have been written for you!”
James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many
kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let
perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking
anything.”