Review Quotes

“Live from Jordan…is the thoughtful, illuminating, and highly entertaining book debut by Pittsburgh native Benjamin Orbach….an elegantly written, and often hilarious account of Orbach’s prolonged stay in Jordan and Egypt….an intelligent, balanced, and insightful book debut.” Democracy and Security

“Orbach's knowledgeable but down-to-earth style is refreshing, and it's a delight to follow him on his 13-month sojourn.”

-National Geographic Traveler Online

"It's a wonderful tale -- not of danger and intrigue, but of good friends and interesting, hospitable people."

-American Pundit blog, July 24, 2007

“A funny, poignant trip through [the] Mideast.”

-Miami Herald