"A deeply moving and important book that bears witness to the vanishing of ancient Christian communities." - The New York Times

"Di Giovanni writes with urgency and anguish—determined to testify to what she has witnessed." - Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

"An intimate portrait of one of photography's most influential figures." - The Guardian

"A beautiful, haunting memoir that captures the cost of bearing witness to war." - The Times

"Brilliant dispatches from the world's most dangerous places." - The Washington Post

"Established, accomplished brilliance." - British Review of Journalism

"A powerful testament to the courage of those who lived through the siege." - The Independent

"A promising debut that announced the arrival of a major talent." - The Observer