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Armchair Travel August 2018
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The girl from Kathmandu : twelve dead men and a woman's quest for justice
by Cam Simpson
What it's about: Documents the story of the massacre of a group of Nepalese men working as Defense contractors for the U.S. during the Iraq War, and the widow who dedicated herself to finding justice for her husband and the other victims.
Reviewers' say: A hard look at the global web of trafficking and human rights violations and the dark treatment of widows in Nepal, paired with the uplifting journey of one who defied her destiny.
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| My Twenty-Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now by Peter MayleWhat it is: the final charming travelogue by beloved British purveyor of Provençal life Peter Mayle, who died earlier this year.
For fans of: Provence, Peter Mayle's earlier atmospheric books, "ex-pats in foreign lands" stories, and travelogues overflowing with cafes and mouthwatering meals.
Try this next: David McAninch's Duck Season, about his family's year in Gascony, or if you like mystery novels, grab Martin Walker's evocative Bruno, Chief of Police novels, set in a French village. |
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| Kings of the Yukon: One Summer Paddling Across the Far North by Adam WeymouthWhat it is: Adam Weymouth's lyrical look at his four-month, 2,000 mile trip down the Yukon River via canoe, following the path of migrating king salmon. As he traveled across Canada and Alaska, he visited indigenous peoples and river communities, met Alaskan reality TV stars, learned about salmon, and pondered people's relationships with nature.
For fans of: Brian Castner's Disappointment River or Mark Adams' Tip of the Iceberg. |
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Bella figura : the art of living, loving, and eating the Italian way
by Kamin Mohammadi
What it's about: One woman's story of finding beauty, and herself--and a practical guide to living a better life, the Italian way!
Reviewers' say: Mohammadi captures myriad aspects of the charming Italian lifestyle, and her story's happy ending is a testament to its benefits.
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Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite
by Suki Kim
What it's about: Traces the author's experiences as an English teacher to the sons of North Korea's elite during the last six months of Kim Jong Il's reign, an effort complicated by oppressive regime enforcers, propaganda, and evangelical missionaries.
Reviewers say: This well-written and thoroughly captivating book is highly recommended for anyone looking to grasp a better understanding of North Korea
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| Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar NafisiStarring: Azar Nafisi, who left Iran at 13 to study overseas and returned home with a Ph.D years later to a changing land where religious fundamentalists ruled and women now had to wear head scarves.
What it's about: Leaving college instruction in 1995, Nafisi secretly taught banned Western Literature (Lolita, The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, and more) to a group of seven young women for two years.
For fans of: classic novels, Iranian history, and thought-provoking, moving memoirs. |
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