Kirkus
In his nonfiction debut, Ellis is a direct and vivid writer and a highly relatable one, not only drawing on his own youth but also on his many deep conversations with his children. Readers will get a strong sense of his personality, and when Ellis writes about the innate human ability to rise above the seemingly impossible challenges, he’s at his best. His urgings to move beyond bias and engage in true listening will resonate with many readers.
