The umbrella flowers blossomed and withered. Ng captures the lifecycle of the occupy movement with compassion and wit.

– Benny Tai, co-founder of Occupy Central with Love and Peace

There is no greater tour guide to the Umbrella campgrounds than Ng – he offers a vivid and comprehensive account of the pro-democracy movement and a city in transition. Umbrellas in Bloom is a definitive compendium of on-the-ground reporting, timelines, maps, photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and a who’s-who of Hong Kong’s politics.

– Tom Grundy, editor-in-chief, Hong Kong Free Press

Ng’s authoritative account of the occupy movement is compelling and full of surprises. He combines a journalist’s precision with a Hong Konger’s passionate heart.

– Zeb Eckert, Bloomberg Television

Insightful, accessible, and a hugely enjoyable read, Umbrellas in Bloom is jam-packed with eureka moments. The movement in all its vibrancy jumps off every page. It is essential reading for anybody wanting to understand the existential crisis currently engulfing Hong Kong.

– Matthew Torne, director of Lessons in Dissent

The Umbrella Movement was a seminal moment in Hong Kong’s history. This skillful blending of personal narrative and analysis represents a vital contribution to understanding what happened and indeed what might happen next.

– Stephen Vines, author of "Hong Kong: China’s New Colony"