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About the Book 
For two years, Michael Shapiro roamed the world interviewing leading travel writers where they live. He met Jan Morris in Wales,
Tim Cahill in Montana, Frances Mayes in Tuscany, and Peter Matthiessen at the east end of Long Island. He caught up with Pico Iyer in
California and met Bill Bryson in New Hampshire just before Bryson moved back to England. The result is a fascinating collection of
conversations ranging from how travel has deepened each writer's understanding of the world to how these authors developed the skills and
discipline to succeed as writers.
At a time when life on Earth is becoming ever more complex, Shapiro turned to leading travel writers to try to make sense of the world at the dawn of the 21st century. Each chapter begins with an insightful introduction about the author's life and work, followed by a conversation rendered in question-and-answer format. In addition to the writers mentioned above, Shapiro interviewed Paul Theroux, Isabel Allende, Simon Winchester, Arthur Frommer, Redmond O'Hanlon, Jonathan Raban, Rick Steves, and several others. To purchase the book, visit your local bookstore or click here to buy A Sense of Place at Amazon.com. |
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