"A lyrical journey to a place where, it is probably safe to say, few Westerners have ventured. Stewart writes of his experiences with compassion and great charm. (The book) is also full of humor."--The Chicago Tribune "His observations of social and spiritual detail are supplemented with relevant historical background, and his more memorable encounters are often imbued with affable¿if not self-deprecating¿humor. An engaging travel memoir. Recommended for most public and academic libraries." --The Library Journal "The phone was ringing, deadlines were coming and going, but none of it mattered. I was lost in a book, this book, definitely the funniest travel book I¿ve read in years.

What¿s ¿ attractive is its light heart, its easygoing attitude. You¿ll find yourself impressed, moved without being able to tell how he got you to that point. And while he makes fun of the Mongolians, it¿s a friendly kind of fun; he also likes and respects them. The English loved it. You¿re going to love it, too. That¿s a guarantee."--National Geographic Adventure " A Stanley Stewart travel story about a walk to the nearest corner would be a page-turner. And that is because, unlike too many other travel writers, he takes his readers on the most important trip of all: the journey of a good sentence.

"--The Washington Post (Book World) "author Stewart writes of his experiences with compassion and great charm. It is full of humor." --the Washington Post "A highly enjoyable travelogue." --Time magazine "This is a modern picaresque, told with affection and verve. Never condescending or ethnocentric, Stewart's tale is vivid, evocative and compelling."-- Saudi Armaco World.