MixedThe Buffalo NewsRegrettably, the author is alternately halting and precipitate as she sorts out the material of life that so disturbs her. Her exposition is ragged. It may be that as a good visual arts teacher, she is permitting readers to fill in outcomes of her unfinished prose with their own experiences. This is a valuable approach but it’s not enough for 'distance learning,' i.e., reading a book. We’re not in class with her ... One value of Sentilles’ book is that it offers examples – from World War I and II to Rwanda, Iraq and Afghanistan more recently – which eloquently make the case for people turning away from violence ... Ultimately turning the tide against violence requires people pushing their governments to take concerted action against violence. As an entity, the United Nations hasn’t been very good at this. In addition, many world powers seem to be turning their backs as protectors to the dispossessed of the world. All the more reason for Draw Your Weapons to be read, thought about and acted upon as best one can.
Richard Fortey
RaveThe Buffalo NewsHad I seen this book earlier in 2016, I should have recommended it as my ‘best read’ of the year. It’s for everyone who ever had dirt under their fingernails ... One could write extensively on each of the month’s charms, they’re so beautifully described. But the sum of all the author’s observations shouldn’t be missed ... with 43 illustrations in text, 16 pages of illustrations and 1 map, The Wood becomes unforgettable to the reader. This is a book for everyone who ever stepped into a garden for the first time in wonderment. It’s an evocation of the Garden of Eden.
