"A well-written, well-researched, and engaging introduction to contemporary Syria."Library Journal (starred review)

"American travel writing at its most generous and intrepid."Adam Kirsch

"A nuanced appreciation of the sights, sounds, and historical densities that make Syria one of the most rewarding countries on Earth. Like the great cities of Damascus and Aleppo, The Other Side of the Mirror is a thing of layered beauty and a source of endless surprise and stimulation."Ben Downing

"EngagingI can vouch for the accuracy of her descriptions."Malise Ruthven,...