"The author's memorable style and strong character development weave a heartfelt story that will be remembered by all readers." – Library Journal
"Walley knows her territory. She knows alcoholics; she knows how difficult it is to love, and endure love, after a broken childhood. In the end what stays with the reader is the loyalty of the damaged child to the equally damaged parent." – Margaret Diehl, The New York Times Book Review
"An intelligent and uncommonly sensitive first novel describing a young woman's slow and painful coming of age... a quiet and unassuming debut all the more moving for its modesty." – Kirkus
"An engaging and persuasive novel, a difficult life shaped into a configuration of wisdom and grace. Gay Walley is a writer of uncommon perception and extraordinary poise. Her gift for maintaining perfect balance between delicacy and depth will take the reader's breath away." – Susan Dodd Author of The Mourner's Bench and O Careless Love: Stories and a Novella