"Rich with exotic places, stories, and wisdom." —Sue Monk Kidd, author, The Mermaid Chair and The Secret Life of Bees
"An inspiring, beautifully written book portraying travel as a potent force of transformation, creativity, and a way to free the soul." —Judith Orloff, author, Positive Energy
"Fabulous book. Too many people travel and see nothing." —Robert Kiyosaki, author, Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Retire Young, Retire Rich
"Robinson's pleasure-guide to self-awareness is rich with anecdote, literary seduction and the innocence that, ultimately, makes for fine art." —Dr. Michael Tobias, global ecologist, author. and filmmaker
"Transcends travel escape and provides insights into finding more purpose in life" —Win Holden, publisher, Arizona Highways Magazine
"Jillian Robinson awakens you, through sensuous, evocative writing and her own irresistible spirit of adventure, to the infinite possibilities and gifts of travel. Magical by any measure." —Melissa Pritchard, author, Disappearing Ingenue and Late Bloomer
Living life as fully on the road as at home is celebrated in this book that ponders the people who mastered the art of moving about. Passages of classic travel writing by Isak Dinesen, Ernest Hemingway, D. H. Lawrence, and Henry Miller are woven through accounts of the author's own globetrotting adventures. A collection of travel hints, inspirational ideas, and suggestions for journal-keeping fill chapters entitled "Take More Risks," "Buck Convention," "Slow Down and Live in the Moment," and "Find Your Wild Side." Color photographs and an enticing list of travel books for further reading are also included.
Jillian Robinson is an award-winning television producer whose programs have aired on PBS and the Discovery Channel. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Self-Help, Travel
200 pages, Trade Paper, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
13 Color Photos, Four-color Interior
Distribution Rights: US & CA
$14.95 (CAN $19.95)
9780977016808 (0977016803) Pub Date: September 2006
Footsteps Media