"...Pollack's absurd quest seems not merely charming but heroic."
- The New Yorker

"…a surprisingly charming memoir..."
- Esquire

"A Quixotic tale that made me chuckle-and brought a lump to my throat."
- Witold Rybczynski, author of Home

"What can be more fun than a childhood fantasy realized and beautifully told? An absolute delight for sailors; for landspeople; for people like ourselves who delight in the simple, noble, and amusing cork, often the best part of the wine."
- David and Daniel Hays, authors of My Old Man and the Sea

"…an engaging story well-told."
- Kirkus Reviews

"...'Cork Boat' is a great story of adventure and imagination."
- The Oregonian

"This adventurous memoir is the perfect post-holiday escape. It is a hearty affirmation that dreams can - and sometimes do - come true."
- Tucson Citizen

"...fascinating and extraordinary."
- San Francisco Chronicle

"...his story is hard to resist."
-- Arizona Republic

"...written in a style of singular grace and impact..."
-- The Washington Times

"...fun-loving and oddly inspirational..."
-- Roll Call

"...his breezy writing and witty asides go well with a comfy armchair and a bottle of wine."
-- Washingtonian