“The best introduction to Buddhism for young people. My university students love it.”—David Loy, author of Money Sex War Karma
"Destined to be a modern spiritual classic."—Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx and Against the Stream
"A user-friendly guide to living a more meaningful life. I will come back to these words again and again."—Simran Sethi, NBC News Environmental Correspondent
"Challenges us to go deeper than just caring about 'the world,' and shares a vision for how to be accountable." —think.mtv.com
"Resonant and refreshing." —The American Prospect
“Nichtern’s passion for life, in particular modern city life, is infectious and his care and concern for the bigger picture and the craziness at large in our world make for a compelling vision. One to watch!” —WildMind.org
“Fresh and compelling: Buddhism 3.0 meets the global consciousness movement.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Social Intelligence
"A fun and fascinating look at who we are, who we can be, and how every individual can make a difference."—This Week in New York
"Nichtern speaks to us with keen, compassionate perception. This is your story and mine, alive and compelling."—Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
"A modern urban consumer psychological survival guide." —Brick Window
"Crackles with humor and fresh insight."—Tricycle
“If you're interested in learning more about yourself, how you can relate better to others and to the world and how you can contribute to making the world a better place, I recommend the book." —TheBeautifulHeresy.com
"One City is a guide to poking your head above water and breathing fresh, clear air for the first time in maybe a while."—JerryKolber.com
"A great read for anyone looking for practical suggestions on how to leave the world in a better state than when we found it.” —Turning Wheel
"A trenchant and engaging call to an expanded awareness. Buddhism 3.0 meets the global consciousness movement.” — Daniel Goleman, author Social Intelligence
"One City is your story and mine, alive and compelling."-Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness, The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
"This is the ancient wisdom of Buddhism made relevant for people who can watch TV while listening to their iPod and IM-ing friends."-Susan Piver, author of How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life
"This book is great. It should reach the next generation in the same way that classics by Jack Kornfield and Ram Dass reached mine."-State Senator Eric Schneiderman (New York)
"At age 29, Nichtern is keenly aware of the consumer wallpaper of our everyday lives. We may be awash in the materialism that feeds desire, says Nichtern, but interdependence makes the planet one city."--Shambhala Sun
