Works
Before Lewis and Clark: The Story of the Chouteaus, the French Dynasty that Ruled America’s Frontier
"(An) admirable group portrait of the prominent Chouteau family."
"A true tale of exploration, settlement, the Indian wars, life on the frontier and the enormous risks taken by pioneers."
"(Reveals a family) that built an empire ... on the ability to understand diverse peoples and cater to their needs."
-- Larry McMurtry, The New York Review of Books
"A true tale of exploration, settlement, the Indian wars, life on the frontier and the enormous risks taken by pioneers."
--J. E. McReynolds, The Oklahoman
"(Reveals a family) that built an empire ... on the ability to understand diverse peoples and cater to their needs."
--Kathleen DuVal, The Chicago Tribune
Nicaragua: Revolution in the Family
"Nicaragua: Revolution in the Family may stand as the definitive account of the fall of Anastasio Somoza and the rise of the Sandinistas."
"Must reading, especially since the question of what to do about Nicaragua will be with us for years ... Nicaragua is easy sledding, non-hysterical, well researched, and honest."
"(Christian) cuts through mendacity and obfuscation with a powerful combination of thorough research, eyewitness experience and reportorial savvy."
--Wall Street Journal
"Must reading, especially since the question of what to do about Nicaragua will be with us for years ... Nicaragua is easy sledding, non-hysterical, well researched, and honest."
--New York Magazine
"(Christian) cuts through mendacity and obfuscation with a powerful combination of thorough research, eyewitness experience and reportorial savvy."
--Boston Globe