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This book is fabulous. It makes me want to just pick up and go like the author. Very inspiring.
This author, this mid-life American woman globe trotter of third world countries, I hope, is traveling the globe at this point in time, in order to write another book for us to read, of her hands-on, learning experiences.So if you are interested in traveling, international studies (especially in third world countries), sociology, anthropology and just interested in different cultures over all.then this book is definitely for you.
Another poorly written, self-indulgent, boomer memoir reminiscent of "Eat, Pray, Love." This author chooses to write only what she wants to share with no regard for the storyline, the interests of the reader or, most annoying, a shred of respect for the craft of writing in the English language. A very frustrating read, to say the least.
Yearning to satisfy her need for travel and adventure, Gelman found herself on her own for the first time in her life. Rita Goldman Gelman lead the quintessential Hollywood life; beautiful home, affluent husband, successful childrens author, dinner parties and premieres. After Mexico, Gelman continued the nomadic lifestyle and has not had a permanent residence or much material possessions since 1986. She raised a family, and was content. Until her two-month separation from her husband lead her on a personal journey of self fulfillment to Mexico. She has however, experienced everything; from Guatemala and Nicaragua, to Israel and the Galapagos Islands. You immediately like Gelman and her story is inspiring and heartfelt; as you watch orangutans with her in the forests or Borneo, to finding a family in Bali.
Oh, and that blue REI rain jacket came in handy this afternoon while visiting Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Keep living the dream and making us proud.
This book opened my eyes to another way. Rarely do I find literature which picks me up and propels me into a new perspective on life.
You are an inspiration to me and many others out there. I was shocked at how such a woman could transform her own life and tell the tale with such eloquence.
Thank you Rita, for getting me motivated to live life to its fullest. You have left a legacy with me.
Safe travels.
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