'Funny, moving essays on topics from crazy golf to rehab. Ross has a keen eye, ear and turn of phrase.'
-- Ian Rankin
'Peter Ross is one of the finest feature writers working in Britain today. His new collection is terrific.'
-- Alex Massie
'An entertaining and essential read... Few writers are as good at holding a mirror up to life in today's Scotland.'
* Books from Scotland *
'An incredible picture of a nation and its psyche, expressed through the stories of the quirky but convincing groups of people who make up the country... Ross has a deep compassion for and interest in the people he's talking to... He's the sort of journalist other journalists would like to be.'
-- Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue
'It takes a writer of uncommon class to extract the tales he's gathered here and to retell them with such fondness and respect for the subjects.'
* The Courier & Advertiser *
'Tales of the Sikh Pipe Band and grouse shooting in Stirling bring home the real life and true colours of Scotland in the 21st Century.'
* 5 Star Review, Scottish Field *
'Meticulous yet fiercely readable...'
-- David Pollock, The List
'This is newspaper reporting at its most distinctive - engaging, quirky, amusing and moving.'
* Scottish Island Explorer *
'By focusing on individual experiences Ross manages to say more than any straightforward reportage could manage, looking beyond cliches and stereotypes where others use them too readily to score easy points.'
* Scots Whay Hae! *
'His books really are fascinating, beautifully written... a wonderful reminder of the positive benefits of company and community.'
-- Red Szell, RNIB Connect Radio's 'Read On' book programme
