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The true story of an ordinary woman living an extraordinary existence all over the world.
“Gelman doesn’t just observe the cultures she visits, she participates in them, becoming emotionally involved in the people’s lives. This is an amazing travelogue.” —Booklist
At the age of forty-eight, on the verge of a divorce, Rita Golden Gelman left an elegant life in L.A. to follow her dream of travelling the world, connecting with people in cultures all over the globe.
In 1986, Rita sold her possessions and became a nomad, living in a Zapotec village in Mexico, sleeping with sea lions on the Galapagos Islands, and residing everywhere from thatched huts to regal palaces. She has observed orangutans in the rain forest of Borneo, visited trance healers and dens of black magic, and cooked with women on fires all over the world. Rita’s example encourages us all to dust off our dreams and rediscover the joy, the exuberance, and the hidden spirit that so many of us bury when we become adults.
Publisher : Crown; Reprint edition (May 28, 2002)
Language : English
Paperback : 312 pages
ISBN-10 : 0609809547
ISBN-13 : 978-0609809549
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.69 x 7.94 inches
Customers say
Customers find the stories interesting and detailed. They appreciate the fantastic descriptions of cultures and individuals. Readers describe the author as inspirational, intuitive, and can connect with all sorts of people. They also praise the writing style as wonderful. Opinions are mixed on readability, with some finding it easy to read and keeping their attention, while others say the stories get a little long and naive.
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