- Jump to quotes about Syd's recordings and books
“When he got up to speak, he magically transformed time and space … Lieberman shakes his imaginary pockets and you can see hundreds of gold pieces tumble out.”
-Chicago Tribune
“If on a winter's night a traveler named Syd Lieberman should happen into your village, go and listen to him.”
-Oklahoma Museum of Art
“It was such a joy to have you and you did an outstanding job. You truly do have a gift, and you brought a whole other element to our meeting that we have never had before. I have heard nothing but rave remarks about you and how much energy you brought to the group.”
-Laura Wexler, McDonalds/IT Solutions
“Your work was simply stunning. More than anyone I know, you personify the delicate balance between the intellect and the heart.”
-Rives Collins, Associate Professor of Theater, Northwestern University
“Syd's stories are full of a kind of humane, validating, and caring humor … He is simply one of the best.”
-Vancouver Music Festival
“Your five original stories have made the history of the Dead Sea Scrolls come alive for the hundreds of thousands of people who experienced this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit.”
-Kay Zuris, Assistant Museum Director, Van Andel Museum Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan
“Twelve Wheels on Mars presents the human story behind the launch of the Mars rovers, turning a complicated subject into a gripping narrative. You've demonstrated the power of storytelling to convey the compelling and powerful tales of space science to people across America.”
-Jimmy Neil Smith, President and Founder, International Storytelling Center
“You gained the respect of the archivists and curators as a serious researcher and historian of World War I pilots; (and) mesmerized an audience of 200 teachers and museum professionals with a beautifully crafted and performed story.”
-Clare Cuddy, Director of Educational Programs, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
“I seriously doubt that there are many teaching artists in this world who are more qualified than Syd to teach, inspire, and entertain all manner of students and teachers.”
-Nan Murnighan, Director of National Lewis University's Storytelling Conference
“He is the master of the well-timed pause, the raised eyebrow, the comic gesture.”
-LaCrosse Tribune
“Syd Lieberman is a master of timing and pacing, as well as the craft of language sung and danced.”
-Ed Stivender, National Storytelling Journal
“I can think of no higher form of the storytelling art than what you have created.”
-Nan Kammann-Judd, former director of the St Louis Storytelling Festival
Summer of Treason: Philadelphia 1776
“Your story is witty, historical, personal, and inclusive. You zoom from a satellite photo down to the intimacy of homes and lives, and this interweaving brings the time and its people into clear focus.”
- Linda Gartz, Emmy-winning documentary producer
One Righteous Man: The Story of Raoul Wallenberg
“Lieberman has stepped up to make … an example befitting the extraordinary bravery of freedom-loving peoples of our time. Raoul Wallenberg's story is truly a Lieberman masterpiece.”
-Ben Ruiz, Tale Trader Magazine
“By sharing your family history you gave our audience an intimate perspective on this cold, tragic history. Thank you for helping to educate the public about this unprecedented tragedy.”
-Christine Brown, Public Program Coordinator, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC
The Johnstown Flood of 1889
“This can serve as a stunning introduction to a number of curriculum areas; as a pure storytelling experience, it is without equal.”
-Booklist
Joseph the Tailor and Other Jewish Stories
“Lieberman mesmerizes listeners with his expert timing, charismatic enthusiasm, and engaging storytelling … a sparkling addition to library collections.”
-Booklist
A Winner and Other Stories
“The humor of the stories is universal and the scenes are vividly created by this master humorist.”
-Booklist
The Old Man and Other Stories
“Syd tells ordinary stories, but ones that do what storytelling does best: let us hear a human voice and see the beauty that's around us.”
-Jay O'Callahan, National Storytelling Journal
The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Terrifying Tales
“The results will please school and library patrons wanting their stories gruesome and gory.”
-Booklist
Intrepid Birdmen: Fighter Pilots of World War One
“The strength of this unusual and poignant recording lies in its use of the pilots' own diaries and letters, revealing both incredible stress and carefree joy.”
-Booklist
“Lieberman never lets us forget that these gallant 'gladiators of the air' died not only as heroes but also as human beings.”
-Parents' Choice
Streets and Alleys: Stories with a Chicago Accent
“Lieberman's stories are pure Chicago--street-smart and funny with a whole lotta heart.”
-Sue Sussman, author of The Dieter
