Briefly Noted

“This is an intimate story of imagination, of personal transformation, of stillness and prayer.”

“A cautionary tale of the moral choices we face, this book should and indeed must be imperative reading for every US citizen.”

“In clear, compelling prose, Roessner explains the transformations in political journalism and campaign tactics that shaped Carter’s fortunes. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of campaign coverage.”

“What you find in Richard Jackson’s great heart and spirit is poetry of generosity and fearless attention you won’t find anywhere else.”

“This book will be of immense value to historians of the secession crisis and Civil War in the Upper South, and it will shed new light on the lives of women and families experiencing the trials of war and emancipation.” 

“A fine balance of integrating historical accuracy―including mid-twentieth-century sexism, racism, and technology―with speculative storytelling.”