"Philip is an extremely gifted writer who doesn’t skirt somber emotional notes. She has created a brave, eloquent, and beautifully constructed memoir of a remarkable place and the remarkable family that belongs to it." — Chronogram"Author Leila Philip presents a tribute to her family's long and illustrious history, revealing a piece of Americana that is hard to replicate. A Family Place is … recommended reading for anyone who wants to see the evolution of the American family first hand." — Reviewer's Bookwatch"Philip grafts history, natural history, and autobiography into a stunning performance." — Maureen Howard, author of Big as Life"Mesmerizing … Both narrative threads are profoundly personal. Braided together with insight, they pay homage to the ideals of home and family with a resonance that should extend beyond her home region." — Publishers Weekly"…an unpretentious, subtly shaded story of the importance of understanding the ghosts and heroes that reside in every ancestral home." — New York Times"An exquisite rendering of a Hudson Valley family farm, as detailed and colored as a Persian miniature. Philip’s family history is alarmingly transporting, and her sense of place so rich you can taste it." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Riveting … one of the most finely written family histories available." — Library Journal
