"A splendid book. . . . Lucid, highly readable. . . . Relevant to a world still embroiled in military conflict and sectarian hatreds." –
The New York Times "Masterful. . . . Stimulating. . . . A tour de force."–
The Christian Science Monitor "
The Great Transformation is Armstrong at her best–translating and distilling complex history into lucid prose. . . . Her call to rededicate our religious selves to compassion, other-directed love and service is downright rousing." –
The Washington Post
"Remarkable and persuasive." –
The Independent "Perhaps her most ambitious work to date. . . . Thoroughly researched and readable." –
The San Francisco Chronicle