December 15, 2017 - Israel21c: Uncovering Israel (www.Israel21C.org) recommends The Desert and the Cities Sing as the perfect gift for anyone who loves Israel. Their review explains that the publication "interview[s] some of the country’s most colorful characters" and "approach[es] Israel from a different angle, focusing on the country’s creative achievements and innovation in arts, design, science, technology, agriculture, education, wine, cuisine and fashion." The article quotes co-author Lin Arison as saying “Our hope is that ‘The Desert and the Cities Sing’ may serve as both an unexpected entry point and a new kind of roadmap of Israel for our readers.”