A Sense of Place
Ms. Morris spoke about why, in spite of and because of the fact that she is a travel writer, she always returns home to her native Wales. She also spoke about her experience as a reporter covering the first expedition to successfully climb Mt. Everest.
Ms. Allende spoke about her experience as a forced traveler and how her life as an emigrant shaped the way she has defined home. Forced to flee the military coup in Chile in which her father was killed, Ms. Allende discussed how her memory and concep
Michael Shapiro talked with travel writers Jan Morris, Isabel Allende, Tim Cahill, and Jeff Greenwald. The panelists are featured in Mr. Sha… read more
Michael Shapiro talked with travel writers Jan Morris, Isabel Allende, Tim Cahill, and Jeff Greenwald. The panelists are featured in Mr. Shapiro’s book "Sense of Place", published by Travelers' Tales. The book includes conversations with these travel writers, including the details of their day-to-day lives, how they nurture their writing talents, and how they survive their adventures. All of the panelists answered questions from members of the audience following the discussion.
Ms. Morris spoke about why, in spite of and because of the fact that she is a travel writer, she always returns home to her native Wales. She also spoke about her experience as a reporter covering the first expedition to successfully climb Mt. Everest.
Ms. Allende spoke about her experience as a forced traveler and how her life as an emigrant shaped the way she has defined home. Forced to flee the military coup in Chile in which her father was killed, Ms. Allende discussed how her memory and concep close
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Isabel Allende Author
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Tim Cahill Author
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Jan Morris Author
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Michael Shapiro Author
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Jeff Greenwald Author
Books
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A Sense of Place : Great Travel Writers Talk About Their Craft, Lives, and Inspiration