"There have been many reports and strategies devoted to London's present and future, but not enough that really engage with the experiences of Londoners themselves. This book fills a very important gap, and does a brilliant job of capturing the contradictory experiences of the winners and the losers, the people in the fast lane and those being left behind, in a city going through a period of extraordinary change." Geoff Mulgan, Director, The Young Foundation

"London voices, London lives is an extraordinary contribution to our understanding of the lives and attitudes of ordinary Londoners. Far more than a survey, it allows us to see how people respond to the stresses and opportunities of a changing city and shows the difference that neighborhood makes in their well-being. Peter Hall has done a remarkable job of framing and knitting together the voices of a cross-section of London's population." Susan S. Fainstein, Harvard University "Hall has done a brilliant job in capturing many of the key features of contemporary life in London. This book will stand the test of time." European Planning Studies, 10/10/07

"...this is an interesting book ond one that provides a different way of understanding London through the filter of lived lives in the metropolis." Urban Studies, Vol 45:11, 2008