Blurbs: What they’re saying about Brenda, My Darling (Nansens Siste Kjærlighet in the Norwegian edition):

Nansen’s granddaughter and biographer Marit Greve, “…I have read it and think it is well written… You treated Brenda and my grandfather well. I wish you all the best.”

Nansen biographer Carl Emil Vogt, “Congratulations with the publication! I have now read the letters and find them very interesting indeed! It is very helpful to have the letters available for everybody now.”

Nansen biographer Karin Berg, “… a very valuable contribution to the readings on Nansen.”

Nansen biographer Per Egil Hegge, “…compelling reading…Nansen’s fiery confessions are so earnest, so intense, and so beautifully written, it is more appropriate to classify them as literature–a true love song.”

And about the U.S. edition:

Jeri Maeve Reilly, historian, Minnesota Historical Society “Nansen and Ueland open up to each other… in trust and mutual encouragement and affection… they are trying to be fully human.

Merle Levin, teacher of writing, “Nansen ventured to the Arctic and faced huge dangers.  I think though, that this exploration of the soul was his greatest achievement.”