"I found Tales from Siberia sincere and interesting. Mr. Black's stories portray the essence of Siberia and her people, especially the babuski. I recommend this book."
-Sergei Khrushchev, son of Nikita Khrushchev

“Black captures the harsh conditions, the stern babushki, the bone-chilling Siberian winter juxtaposed with the generosity and warmth of the Russian people.”
-The Dallas Morning News

“From the Russian Mafia to the politicians and the retired surgeon who found it hard living on her $14 a month pension, Black provides avenues of concern, laughter and shear delight.”
-The Minneola Monitor