"It is interesting to follow along with Schumacher's notes as to what is being recorded and where it falls into The Fall of America. Having both books open and available is rewarding – the inspiration and the final product."–Evilcyclist's Bookshelf
"The Fall of America Journals, 1965-1971 is a book that describes America's beauty and its bloodshed; its glories and its shame. It is a history, a road journal, a poetic odyssey with islands of magic, mountains of snow, psychedelic elixirs inducing visions. And dreams. An odyssey and an omnibus, these journals are a work meant to live on a nearby shelf, to be opened if in need of inspiration or assurance. It serves as a road atlas in a universe with multiple dimensions and numerous points of entry."–CounterPunch
"This massive collection is another extremely valuable insight into the life and work of Allen Ginsberg and will soon become required reading for Ginsberg scholars. Michael Schumacher has done excellent work transcribing Ginsberg's tapes and chicken-scratch handwriting into an entertaining volume. His notes, occasionally inserted to fill a gap in Ginsberg's own journaling, are intelligent and informative."–Beatdom
"Yet more catnip for Ginsberg fans and students of 20th-century American literature."–Kirkus Reviews
"The Fall of America Journals, once again deftly edited by Michael Schumacher, presents us with the real-time results of Ginsberg's studies as we stand witness to the shape of the poet's bare mind in this epic travelogue that sired Ginsberg's classic collection of poems, The Fall of America."–Electric Review
"Anyone with an interest in Beat literature will find endless treasure here."–Elliptical Movements
"The Fall of America Journals–which contain a wealth of facsimile pages and photographs in addition to the poet's jottings–cement Ginsberg's status as a prophetic bard as well as both a historian and protector of democracy."–Rain Taxi Review of Books
"A fascinating look at the things that were on Ginsberg's mind under a wide variety of conditions."–Gay Lesbian Review
"Schumacher's footnotes and occasional contextual explanations are vital, as is his sorting out of nonessential material. Schumacher's greatest contribution may be rendering the handwriting into readable print."–CHOICE
"The Fall of America Journals is a fascinating look into the daily life and creative processes of a major American literary figure."–ALH Online Review