"A landmark in West Virginia literaryhistory (and) also a model of poetic celebration." -- Gordon Simmons, Coordinator, Artists Services, West Virginia Cultural Center, Charleston, WV
"An ode to WestVirginia. . . . A wealth of knowledge, compassion, and inspiration." -- Charleston (WV) Gazette-Mail
"Clear and bright, enough light to read by. This is what we've been waiting for." -- Grace Cavalieri, Producer, "The Poet and the Poem" on National Public Radio