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You Can't Get There from Here

A Year on the Fringes of a Shrinking World

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Globalization is fundamentally about people and the cultural exchanges that occur when different ways of life intersect. Journalist Gayle Forman, intrigued by the world’s complexities, embarks on an unconventional global adventure with her husband, seeking connections with those on society's margins. However, she soon realizes that globalization impacts everyone, including those living on the fringes. In her journey, Forman explores diverse locations, from the mountain hideaways of Kazakhstan's Tolkien enthusiasts to the townships of South Africa's lost tribe of Israel. Along the way, she encounters a vibrant array of characters: lovelorn Tongan transvestites, charismatic Tanzanian rap stars, precocious Cambodian street kids, and out-of-work Dutch prostitutes. Through these eight interwoven stories, Forman illustrates how globalization reshapes lives, emphasizing that our shared world connects us all. She poignantly reminds us that "to forget the humanity in others is to risk forgetting one's own," highlighting the importance of recognizing our shared experiences in an ever-shrinking world.

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You Can't Get There from Here, Gayle Forman

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Pubblicato
2005
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Sottotitolo
A Year on the Fringes of a Shrinking World
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Rodale
Pubblicato
2005
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
325
ISBN10
1594860378
ISBN13
9781594860379
Serie
Descrizione
Globalization is fundamentally about people and the cultural exchanges that occur when different ways of life intersect. Journalist Gayle Forman, intrigued by the world’s complexities, embarks on an unconventional global adventure with her husband, seeking connections with those on society's margins. However, she soon realizes that globalization impacts everyone, including those living on the fringes. In her journey, Forman explores diverse locations, from the mountain hideaways of Kazakhstan's Tolkien enthusiasts to the townships of South Africa's lost tribe of Israel. Along the way, she encounters a vibrant array of characters: lovelorn Tongan transvestites, charismatic Tanzanian rap stars, precocious Cambodian street kids, and out-of-work Dutch prostitutes. Through these eight interwoven stories, Forman illustrates how globalization reshapes lives, emphasizing that our shared world connects us all. She poignantly reminds us that "to forget the humanity in others is to risk forgetting one's own," highlighting the importance of recognizing our shared experiences in an ever-shrinking world.