Freya Stark is a personal hero of mine. Perseus in the Wind is her most personal published work. Instead of writing about a particular place or culture, in Perseus, She shares how the places she has been and the books she has read have informed her perspective and attitude toward universal human themes. If I sounds elevated and snobby, rest assured Freya Stark does not.
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Dreaming of Wolves by Alan E. Sparks
The diary entries from March 3 to May 24 will be interesting to wolf enthusiasts. I enjoyed Alan’s descriptions of tracking wolves and his observations of what hfile://localhost/Users/WanderLit/Desktop/Dreaming-of-Wolves.jpge learns of wolf behavior. Occasionally, he gives lovely descriptions of the scenery and historical attractions in the area. I enjoyed these. Dearest and I are thinking about hiking the Carpathian Mountains next year and reading about the little towns of Romania was fun. Alan does have a gift for description.
Writing Away: A Creative Guide to Awakening the Journal-Writing Traveler by Lavinia Spalding
I have a shameful confession to make for a writer: I do not keep a personal journal. I do use a note book as part of my writing process, but just like a sculptor sweeps up the dust and chunks carved away from the work in progress, I throw away my notes once I have […]