“Into the Wilderness “is a perfectly gratifying read.” Seven Days, Burlington’s Independent Weekly 09/10/2010 Amy Lily

“Luskin is convincing in translating the aural, physical and emotional power of music into words on the paper. The result is a wonderful novel.” –Addison Independent review

“Deborah Lee Luskin weaves together an enchanting tale of solitude, friendship and romance in her novel, Into the Wilderness.” The Jewish Advocate (Boston), 06/25/2010. Judith Maas

“This book is about survival.” Intrepid media” – Candy Green Gustavson

“Luskin creates characters about whom readers care, masterfully discusses music and brings to life a vivid small Vermont town.” Jewish Independent [Vancouver], 09/03/2010 – Cynthia Ramsay

“The book is a complex love letter to Vermont.” The Commons, April 2010 – Thelma O’Brien

“Vermont can be as transformative and euphoric as the seasons, and to it Deborah Luskin’s novel sings a delightful ode.” Deerfield Valley News, 07/08/2010 – Veronica Giannotta

“Author Deborah Lee Luskin has chutzpah.” Brattleboro Reformer 03/25/2010 – Joyce Marcel

“A guided tour of Into The Wilderness with Deborah Lee Luskin” Brattleboro Reformer, 05/22/2010 Christina Gibbons

“A woman born to write, rich in the fullness of her powers.” Brattleboro Reformer, 06/03/2010 – Becky Karush.

“Into The Wilderness winds themes of religion, tradition, grief . . . with an uncanny prowess for details that vibrate with nuance and explore the vast landscape of the human heart.” Vermont Maturity, May 2011 – Clara Rose Thornton.