"You are either a Mildred Walker enthusiast or you are missing one of the best writers on the American scene."â<i>Philadelphia Inquirer</i>
"A moving and satisfying story that the reader will not soon forget."â<i>Christian Science Monitor</i>
"A warm-hearted book and one that is wise and tender. Without undue emphasis, with brevity; common sense, and a dash of humor Miss Walker has told a story that has meaning for all of us."â<i>Saturday Review of Literature</i>
"A choice bit of authentic New England lore."â<i>Library Journal</i>
"A gem of a story, which leaves the reader wishing it hadn't stopped when it did."â<i>Kirkus</i>
"Real and poignant, impressive and true."â<i>New York Herald Tribune</i>
"As a study in old age, it has dignity and restraint. Its sentiment rings true, and Mrs. Elder is very much a person. . . . a quiet, appealing little exploration of one woman's adjustment to her advancing years, of one woman's joy in her home place."â<i>Chicago Sunday Tribune</i>