“…bighearted and inviting … highlights the hopefulness, hard work, and sense of community that immigrants bring to America. It’s a loving spotlight on people who have become political targets.”
“…certain to entertain and educate tennis fans along with readers drawn to sports and art history. A captivating and intellectual breath of fresh air in contrast to conventional sports writing.”
“Amidst a torrent of rhetoric about who immigrants are and how their presence might shape America for better or worse, it can be easy to lose sight of our basic shared humanity. This frank, moving collection oral histories brings that humanity back into sharp and undeniable focus.”
“…each narrative is thoughtfully edited to convey a specific emotional trajectory and to reflect the resilience of each interviewee. …A touching collection of immigrant life stories.”
“[A] lively history … Drawing on extensive research, including memoirs and letters, Ms. Dasal paints a vivid picture of daily life for the Club’s young artists.”
“The crowning surprise of “Cooler Than Cool” is that it stirs the heart.”
“Consistently engrossing.”
“Writing for all readers as a warner, not a doomsayer, Barrat aims to dispel widespread ignorance about AI at a time of exponentially decreasing chances to control its impact on the shape of human society.”
“A welcome addition to the growing body of literature about American women artists that will also appeal to readers interested in women’s history and the history of Western European culture.”
“A gripping, unsettling critique of artificial intelligence carries a stark warning: control or be controlled.”