Walking Backwards: Grand Tours, Minor Visitations, Miraculous Journeys, and a Few Good Meals

The form of travel Frutkin describes is no longer the norm in our wired world, so many of his anecdotes are tinged with nostalgia. Walking Backwards is a reminder of the travellers we once were, and, as such, is both sentimental and entertaining. Quill and Quire

we are happy to join Frutkin with whomever he meets and wherever he goes. His innocence is charming, his wit razor sharp. This is a lovely read. The Globe and Mail

Walking Backwards is often tongue in cheek. But the book also has dreamy poetic moments and always loads of insight. The Ottawa Citizen

A poet and published author of both fiction and non-fiction, Frutkin has a keen eye for detail, a boundless interest in people, an appreciation for natural beauty, an epicurean love of fine food, a playful yet droll sense of humour and a talent for visual imagery. Glebe Report