What other people are saying about Going Abroad

REVIEWERS:
"This is not a book I expected to interest me greatly – I'm Irish after all, not Scots, but I was wrong...full of interest, information and humour...great fun, great read, absolutely fascinating...I thoroughly recommend this book." Brian Edwards, 'Top 'o the Morning' programme, New Zealand National Radio.	Above all else, MacGibbon is an appealing writer and makes a flowing tale, richly presented, the antithesis of the worthy, often barely literate and cheaply produced efforts that are frequently the undeserved epitaph of pioneers." Bethney McLennan, The Dominion.
"John MacGibbon shows other family historians how it should be done in this excellent publication. What makes the work stand out is his concerted attempt to place the story of one family in its broader context...the thoroughly professional design of the book greatly enhances its appeal." Tom Brooking, Associate Professor of History, University of Otago in the Electronic Journal of Australian and New Zealand History.	"It is a commonplace to say that if we want to know where we are, then knowing where we have been is crucial, but it is also a commonplace worth reasserting from time to time, and this book reasserts it with considerable skill. If you want to know what brought your ancestors here...this is the one...a fascinating and detailed picture." Historian Tony Simpson, in New Zealand Books.
"I have just finished 'Going Abroad' and would like to congratulate you on an amazing piece of work. It all works very well. The 'fictionalised' opening, the later story and the format made it a book I couldn't put down. So many such books are of interest only to the family – your work gives us social history of universal appeal without losing the MacGibbon story. It will be Book of the Week this Sunday." Jim Sullivan, presenter of 'Sounds Historical', NZ National Radio.	"...neatly tied into the experiences of settlers generally, with a large number of excellent illustrations, presented in an effective, soundly researched style. The book's immense field includes a spine-chilling account of life in Glasgow's industrial slums...the tragic voyage of the Mooltan...excellent description of the primitive nature of life in early Dunedin...appropriate reading for Otago and Southland's anniversary year." Ron Tyrrell, Otago Daily Times.
"Both my wife and I have family roots in Glasgow and we were fascinated by the dramatic description of life in Glasgow in the mid 19th century. It really makes the city come to life. In addition, my Scottish great great grandparents and great grandparents arrived in Dunedin in 1848. It’s a book that you open with enjoyment at any page. I warmly recommend it." Don Gregg in 'Tasmanian Ancestry', published by the Genealogical Society of Tasmania.	"If you think genealogy should be more than lineage trees and databases, then Going Abroad is the perfect book for you....Going Abroad benefits from strong research and a passion for family history. It is a most enjoyable read." James Davenport, U.S. Scots Magazine, Summer 1998.
"The book is presented in eye-catching magazine style – full of photos, illustrations, old ads, and a huge variety of riveting and revealing tidbits. Because the book envelopes wider aspects of Scottish emigration, it has something for everyone with Scottish blood in their veins...a compelling read." Jan Adams, The Ensign (Gore).	"My goodness gracious me – it’s a glorious piece of work...an impressive book…wonderful work of love…wonderful stories…certainly worth the money." Phil Warren, ‘Open Country’ programme, Radio Pacific.
CUSTOMERS...
"What a wonderful book!The meticulous attention to detail and your very thorough research has produced a work of exceptional quality. It's a great book – the use of illustrations and newspaper facsimiles make it interesting to simply open at any page." Florence Chuk, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. (Author of 'The Somerset Years', a history of Somerset emigrants who settled in Victoria.)	"We are very pleased to have it, to add to our library, where I'm sure it will be of considerable use to both staff and researchers in the years to come. The volume is a particularly handsome production." Peter Miller, Regional Archivist, National Archives, Dunedin.
"I bought your book when it hit the shelves, and am enjoying it very much. I would like to congratulate you on the enormous amount of research you have undertaken, and just how readable and convincing it sounds." Vilma Nelson.	"Going Abroad arrived safely – it's great! I'll treasure it...beautifully produced. So what's the next publishing venture for you? (Or are you slumped in a corner somewhere, trying to recover from your herculean labours?)" David Stevenson, Glasgow
"Congratulations again on the definitive family history work." Shirley Hay	"Have received Going Abroad and can't put it down. Many thanks." Janet Reynolds, Sintra, Portugal
"The book (and tree) arrived today. It's certainly a most impressive publication, and the quality of presentation is extremely high. Congratulations; it's great." Jim Napier	"Have really enjoyed the book. The presentation is also superb. You have done a great job." Alastair MacGibbon
"Read "Going Abroad" over the Christmas break and thoroughly enjoyed it. Congratulations on a good story and an excellent production." Gill and John Denny	"Like Brian Edwards, I have enjoyed the book immensely and I congratulate you on it. It's great." Bryan Bang
"I am really enjoying your book. It is extremely interesting and easy to get into." Coral Dickinson	"... not only great reading (more interesting than any genealogical missive I have ventured into), but I found it to be exceedingly well researched, and I obtained an excellent feeling for the conditions of the voyages. I would certainly recommend it to anyone!" Wes Kunkel
"Received and enjoyed "Going Abroad". You did a great job. Congratulations." Barbara McGibbon, Dunham, Quebec	"...a very valuable addition to our collection. You have obviously put a great deal of effort into it. Congratulations on a job well done." Alan and Joyce Brown