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Notes from Elsewhere. Travel and Other Matters (2011) Finalist, Whistler Independent Book Award (2017) “This wide-ranging book… reveals a singular voice and a capacious mind” (Eleanor Wachtel, author of Writers and Company, Original Minds, Random Illuminations) “A rich melange of philosophical musings and literary allusions…. A considerable reading pleasure…” (Elvi Whittaker, author of A Baltic Odyssey, The Mainland Haole, the Silent Dialogue, Solitudes of the Workplace) “Rich, sensory details… [Her] blend of historical, literary and political references throughout helps put her keen personal observations in context…This memoir offers striking details about about less-traveled locations and thought-provoking commentary on the difficulty of understanding a culture other than one's own. (Kirkus Review) “Notes from Elsewhere reveals a traveler with an intelligent, erudite, sardonic, even exasperated, voice.” (J. J. Lee, WIBA reviewer) “From the beginning of the book, the author captivates the reader with rich, sensory descriptions of her extensive travels over many years. Her historical, literary and political references situate each trip…. The author’s voice is clear and believable and quite beautiful at times. The writing is developed, expressive and clean.” (Sue Oakey Baker, WIBA Reviewer) “Spanning time and distance, Monique has woven her anecdotes, thoughts, and adventures into a lovely read that will be appreciated by any armchair traveler. Her vivid memories of the past and its people are especially impressive, conjuring a bright, warm world to explore before the attacks of blogs and digital cameras.” Robin Estock, Author of The Great Canadian Bucket List – One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences, The Great Australian Bucket List, World Travels. Dispatches from the World’s Best Job.) |
