“The book’s strength lies in its portrayal of MJ, a complex individual who, though a devout Mennonite, loved living life in full and had little interest in evangelism even as he sought to model himself, as best he could, after Jesus.” PassBlue.com
“King does a great service not only by recording a portion of MJ Sharp’s life through the memories of those who knew him but also by conveying a story that invites all readers to rediscover the efficacy and urgency of the nonviolent model that Sharp exemplified. Mennonite Quarterly Review, July 2022
“Sharp’s story would make a great movie. Read this book and you will agree.” The Marketplace, May June 2022

Anabaptist World, January 14, 2022, “For parents, books fills gaps in unfinished life” “Martyr? Hero?” “Excerpt: Into the heart of Africa”
WSBT Hometown Living, January 26, 2022, “Disarmed”
Elkhart Truth, February 22, 2022, “Author speaks to Bethany students about impact of an alumni” (paywall)
WVPE, April 25, 2022, “Remembering MJ Sharp five years after his death”