"Arresting and provocative... A joy to read"–
The Washington Post "Ackerman's glimpses of the Delaware shore are full of the kind of fascinating detail that makes good nature writing as engaging as any fiction."–
Smithsonian Magazine "Like walking along an ocean beach with a knowledgeable, articulate friend, reading this personalized natural history is a restorative experience."–
Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review
"A lyrical meditation on the scientific and philosophical meaning to be found in one short stretch of Delaware coastline... Poetic, precise, intelligent, thoughtful. A lovely book."–Kirkus
"Serene and loving, Ackerman's deeply personal take on the world around her constitutes nature writing at its best."–
The Philadelphia Inquirer
"A celebration of finding a home, wherever that may be."–
People