Travels in an American Imagination: The Spiritual Geography of Our TimeBooks: Travel: Acadian: Item 5
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Travels in an American Imagination: The Spiritual Geography of Our Time, July 7, 2005 Reviewer:Mark Twain "good book lover" (USA) - Lee Foster is basically an optimist even though he has a clear-eyed view of the challenges facing us all. His writing style is refreshing and easy to read. This book is a must-have. It is perfect for reading groups and will stimulate many stirring discussions. Book Description Travel journalist and novelist Lee Foster's new literary book explores his conviction that our time is both the most wondrous and also the most horrific time ever to be alive. Looking at his own life as a typical modern person, Foster considers the polar positive and negative aspects of modern life, both from a mundane and global perspective. With sufficient imagination and balance, Foster believes, a modern person can cope and flourish. About The Author Lee Foster is an award-winning travel journalist whose work has won seven Lowell Thomas Awards, including his being named Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year (Silver Winner). His most recent award was for his travel guidebook Northern California history Weekends (Globe Pequot). As a travel photographer, he has images in more than 225 Lonely Planet books. Lee Foster lives in Berkeley, CA when he is not on the road. |
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