"It is a reviewer's greatest pleasure to ring the gong for a species of masterpiece." –Edward Hoagland, The New York Times Book Review
"Justly celebrated...By showing us what Alaska is like, McPhee reminds us of what we have become." –
The Washington Post Book World "What is really in view in Coming into the Country is a matter not usually met in works of reportage . . . nothing less than the nature Of the human condition." –
Benjamin De Mott, The Atlantic Monthly "McPhee has acted as an antenna in a far-off place that few will see. He has brought back a wholly satisfying voyage of spirit and mind." –
Paul Grey, Time "With this book McPhee proves to be the most versatile journalist in America." –
Editor's Choice, The New York Times