“Enthralling...inspiring A moving, mesmerizing biography.” — Time magazine
“An admirable work, testament to the determination, resourcefulness, and skill of not only its subject, but also its author.” — Boston Globe
“Gives us a man who embraced wanderlust at a time when the continents and oceans were much, much bigger.” — New York Times
“Vibrant prose.” — Washington Post
“Through meticulous research…with intrigue and humor, Roberts brings Holman fully to life.” — Daily News
“Roberts has achieved much. His research is meticulous and…a person lost to history is now rediscovered.” — Denver Rocky Mountain News
“Vibrant...evok(es) with grace and wit the tale of this man once lionized as “The Blind Traveler.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Enthralling. A masterpiece of biography, travel writing and medical journalism.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Extraordinary…beautifully produced…Roberts made his hero one for the history books.” — Buffalo News
“Holman’s remarkable life story, coupled with Roberts’ extraordinary gifts as a storyteller, make this a fascinating read.” — Contra Costa Times
“A well-written popular history that will appeal to an audience interested in stories of individuals triumphing over physical difficulties.” — Library Journal
“A remarkable job of resurrecting Holman from obscurity, painting a portrait of a complex and compelling persona.” — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Roberts’s book is an excellent read.… An author with an enviable ability to tell the tale. — The Spectator
“(A) meticulous recreation of Holman’s world.” — Miami Herald
“Roberts is a beautifully assured writer.” — Seattle Times
“An imaginative journey (told with) enviable tact and skill.” — Daily Telegraph (London)
“(a) talented and committed writer.” — Raleigh News & Observer
“This warm-hearted and sensitive account should give Holman his due: a place in the pantheon of great travelers.” — The Guardian
“A tribute to an inspiring figure who, despite his blindness, was a far-sighted traveller.” — Bath Chronicle (UK)
“Paints a convincing and well-researched picture of Holman’s early life…Holman’s first trip, to Russia, is particularly well-drawn.” — The Economist
“Jason Roberts should be proud of his achievement in this sensitive and imaginative book.” — Times Literary Supplement (London)
“Roberts wisely tells this extraordinary story without embellishment. The tale will fill you with wonder. In a word: remarkable.” — Melbourne Herald Sun
“Holman’s life as told in this biography reads like a dare to get out of the house and live!” — NPR's Holiday Book Roundup
“Fascinating...rich...I don’t expect to read a better [book] soon.” — Weekend Australian
“Painstakingly researched. Worth reading.” — Irish Times
“This excellent biography owes much to the wonderful balance the author achieves between detail and evocative description.” — ABC Magazine (UK)
