Reviews of Heart-Side Up

“Wonderfully engrossing and haunting…a timely look at violence, pathology, and the intersection of survival and redemption. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal, starred review

“An ode to the particular pleasure of a woman proving herself in an initially unyielding environment. it’s a hymn to discipline, to self-determination, to risk, to independence.” —Valley News, White River Junction, VT

“Dimmick’s prose is straightforward, evasive of melodrama and sentimentality, sometimes witty, and sometimes profound. Zoe’s struggle to overcome her fears reflects a process virtually all of us go through, regardless of what problems we encounter, and her stubborn tenacity in the face of overwhelming circumstances is inspiring.” —Booklist

“Matters of the heart, spirit, and life on the land converge nicely here.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Barbara Dimmick comes as close to precision as one can in a field that doesn’t allow it: love. Zoe faces her challenge with grace, fear, hard work, and a good dog. It was a pleasure and honor to stand by her for the length of the book.” —Joe Coomer