“A professional memoir written by a brilliant teacher and a compassionate traveler.”—Hilda Raz, editor of Prairie Schooner and the coauthor of What Becomes You
“An interesting travelog and an example of an alternative educational experience suitable for African collections as well as for education collections.”—Library Journal
“Levitov’s unique, lyrical memoir of three months in Africa leading a group of University of Nebraska students deserves a wide audience. English professor Levitov, a seasoned traveler, doesn’t simply know Africa well, she knows how to write about it, capturing an exquisite sense of place in just a few words. . . . Just as keen is her genius for capturing the personalities of her traveling companions and those they meet. . . . How pleasurable for readers that Levitov has managed to capture that beautiful African spirit in this fine travelogue.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This is more travelogue than educational epiphany. . . . Levitov’s writing entices; one could plan an inexpensive itinerary through southern Africa based on her experiences, good and bad. Her descriptions of place . . . leave one ready to rent out the house, buy a backpack and experience Africa firsthand.”—Rebecca J. Roberts, Lincoln Journal Star
"Levitov writes in a refreshingly down-to-earth voice, her insecurities and concern for her students plainly engaging."—National Geographic Traveler
"This is a jewel of a book, a testament to the idea that while some people may be worlds apart geographically there really are remarkable similarities if we but take the time to listen and learn."—Mike Nobles, Oklahoma Observer
