Gripping. . . . Sabic-El-Rayess's visual imagination is a slipstream. Amra's words have a subtle, relentless force, creating a world where life is a danger, a demand, and a warm, calico presence. - Foreword Reviews (starred review)
Boldly tackles the rawness of human emotion in times of severe distress. . . . Unforgettable. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
An excellent discussion starter. - School Library Connection (starred review)
Her prose balances verve and gentleness as she discusses the horrors of war alongside moments of levity. . . . A must-read nonfiction addition.- School Library Journal (starred review)
Exceptional. . . . The author has an extraordinary ability to recreate both the beauty and brutality of these years. Booklist (starred review)
[A] memoir about the transformative power of love, connection, and education. . . . as timely as it is effective. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)