“Matloff not only reconstructs a house, she helps restore a community . . . her writing is as brilliant as a crystal chandelier, her pacing as quick as a skip down her multistoried staircase.” —Christian Science Monitor

"A loving, stirring portrait of the American cultural mosaic.” —Kirkus Reviews  

"Delightful and humorous…Matloff is a superb storyteller.” —Rocky Mountain News

"Matloff's sense of humor, clear reportage and zest for adventure never fails. Home Girl is... totally delightful.” —Bob Drogin, author of Curveball