"A beautifully crafted novel that lingers in the heart."
— Boston Globe

"A page-turner." 
— The Washington Post Book World

"A lovely debut novel." 
— Miami Herald

"Goldman's vivid sensory descriptions and psychological honesty mark her as a touching storyteller and an astute observer of human nature." 
— Publishers Weekly

"Her fictional debut is impressive, an engrossing tale told with warmth and a light but sure touch." 
— The Charlotte Observer

"Goldman uses her eye for the telling detail and her gift for rich figurative language to create many beautiful scenes and images.... There is so much on every page to admire and enthrall." 
— The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC

"An impressive first novel.... Its multigenerational conflicts, often funny, often heartbreaking, should echo in any woman's, or any person's life, regardless of faith." 
— Sunday Star-News, Wilmington, NC

"The wealth of humorous and poignant detail and stories of family members provide a compelling tapestry of generations.... a loving meditation on the ties that bind us, however prickly, and the unbreakable bonds of family love." 
— The Herald-Sun, Durham, NC

"The story is beautifully written and is intensely compelling with its family stories and hidden secrets, leading to a twist at the end that will make the journey well worth while." 
— Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, NC

"Goldman brings a poet's craft to her novel.... Her facility with image and her subtle use of language -- her sense of nuance and connotation -- lift her first novel far above the ordinary." 
— The Pilot, Southern Pines, NC