Amazon wrote:

The definitive history of water resources in the American West, and a very illuminating lesson in the political economy of limited resources anywhere. Highly recommended!

Publishers Weekly wrote:

This stunning work of history and investigative journalism tells the story of conflicts over water policy in the [American] West and the resulting damage to the land, wildlife and Indians.

This timely and important book should be required reading for all citizens.

Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water