Did Multnomah Publishers drop Ezzo following an investigation of medical and character concerns?
We find it sad that this particular issue has been reported without giving all the facts and therefore leaving a false and biased impression against the Ezzos. When you read in media reports that the Ezzo’s publisher “dropped him” one is left with a negative feeling. But when you check with the publisher, no such negative language existed in any public or private statement concerning the Ezzos. Yes, Multnomah Publishing did return the rights to the On Becoming series (including Babywise) back to the Ezzos. This was according to Multnomah, a mutual decision between the publisher and author, done “in the spirit of cooperation”, and was a business decision that best served the needs of both parties. Nowhere has Multnomah made the claim or even suggested that this action was the result of any validation of character concerns with Mr. Ezzo or medical concerns with Babywise. What the critics neglect to report is that the publisher’s entire review of accusations against Gary Ezzo was triggere