"Moving and inspiring . . . Readers can discover through this memoir the inner strength to face their inevitable challenges, a renewed understanding of what others would say on their invisible sandwich boards, and a deeper well of compassion and kindness." --Steven Petrow, The Washington Post

"Frank Bruni is one of my favorite people in the world. . . . Man, he can write . . . The Beauty of Dusk is a positive message, a powerful reminder that with great vulnerability also comes great reward." --Oprah

"Bruni's beautifully written, reflective memoir is riveting." --Good Morning America, Must-Reads for March

"In this eloquent meditation on aging and resilience, journalist Bruni recounts his journey to acceptance after a stroke robbed him of much of his vision in the right eye. Instead of despairing, he sets out to learn how others navigate sight-impaired worlds--and rediscovers the gifts in his own life." --People

"A book about vision loss that becomes testimony to human courage, a moving memoir that offers perspective, comfort, and hope." --Booklist (starred review)

"Exquisitely written--smart and funny and a joy to read. I love this book!" --Ina Garten

"[An] affecting, illuminating memoir . . . With compassion and grace, Bruni guides us along a literal pilgrimage between light and darkness, a tender meld of science reporting and philosophical investigation." --Oprah Daily Most Anticipated Books of 2022

"Weaving together his own story of diminished eyesight with the stories of many other people, Frank Bruni constructs a philosophical narrative of resilience: how we can discover it in ourselves and how we can recognize and support it in others. His writing is lively and intimate, and his message is powerful and lucid." --Andrew Solomon

"Frank Bruni lost sight in one eye and turned that experience into a life-changing journey of empathy, discovery and renewal. Once again he has enlightened us all." --Tom Brokaw

"A masterful storyteller. A wonderful book. Honest. Poetic. Uplifting." --Lesley Stahl

"In this wonderful book, Frank Bruni offers insight and inspiration as he grapples with a daunting medical crisis. Beautifully written and bracing in its honesty, this book rewards its reader with the precious gift of learning how we all may seek resilience and ultimately recreate a meaningful life." --Jerome Groopman

"Uplifting and beautiful." --Katie Couric Media

"With the same precise clarity and melodic wit he layers in his New York Times op-eds . . . The Beauty of Dusk transcends memoir. Bruni's sharing creates a beacon, reminding us that often in life's cruelties there can be the opportunity to stretch beyond our measure." --Maria Shriver's The Sunday Papers newsletter

"A compassionate take on growing older [that] illustrates Bruni's knack for writing about the unpredictable beauty of the human condition. Smartly mixing memoir and cultural criticism, this movingly speaks to an entire generation." --Publishers Weekly

"In this memoir, Frank Bruni gives an ultimately hopeful account of his sudden illness and confrontation with mortality ... a welcome reminder, despite the inevitability of dusk in each person's life, of how 'enriching and beautiful that dusk can be' when one examines it closely." --Shelf Awareness

"An uplifting exploration of human potential . . . [A] poignant, often wise look at how nearly everything bad that happens to us can actually be good." --Kirkus Reviews