“A beautiful, gracious act of connection with a man who kept his secrets.” — Kirkus Reviews
Readers will not only find absorbing narratives but also the early signs of America’s now highly contentious culture wars. — Booklist
An exceptional work … about a man … whose family album is pasted into a book of American history. — Baltimore Sun
A passionately researched and engaging memoir…poignantly distanced. — New York Times Book Review