I’m a huge admirer of Colin Calloway’s outstanding work, and so receiving this sort of review from him means a great deal to me.
I also got the following e-mail a few minutes ago.
Just thank you for writing the book. Read it like a novel – fast and couldn’t put it down. Besides all the good things about it, the clincher and uniqueness is the balance. Not just the extraordinary balance, but the adeptness and depth within the balance. “Draw your own conclusion.”
Sincerely
Don XXXXXXXX
a 38 year Colorado resident
white working stiff lover of history Colorado facts
I suppose I’ve had better days professionally, but I can’t think of any offhand.

That is both an awesome and accurate response.
If you’re talking about Don’s response, I certainly agree that it’s awesome. I especially love that he wrote “white working stiff” with pride but without a hint of resentment.