"Gavin Francis has written an exquisite book on a human structure we usually take for granted. This is a fascinating and delightful read"

"It's rare and interesting to see bridges explored both as metaphors and as structures. The Bridge Between Worlds is a valuable reminder that the physical environment we build has immense social and cultural consequences"

"Francis writes with energy, flair and empathy: The Bridge Between Worlds opens a marvellously rich seam of inquiry, striking many urgent and timely reverberations"

"Informative, imaginative and hugely enjoyable. Who knew? A bridge can take you anywhere!"

"The Bridge Between Worlds is a delight - a memoir of restlessness. Across five decades, Gavin Francis takes us to lands known and unknown, making us wonder on the very links that bind us as beings"

"Gavin Francis is a wonderful writer - thoughtful, engaging, immensely knowledgeable and supremely human"

"Wonderful in the truest sense of the word. Thought-provoking and beautifully written. I'm full of admiration for his ability to seamlessly blend travelogue and memoir with a compassionate analysis of human endeavour and behaviour"

"Bridges always seem to tell a story and in Gavin Francis excellent new book, The Bridge Between Worlds he takes the time to tell important stories around his own crossings. I delighted in encounters with places I’d visited over the years but also loved making a list of bridges I’ve never yet seen. As ever with Gavin’s books, it’s the humanity that comes through. It’s an engrossing read."