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Traveling Heavy: A Memoir in between Journeys,Used
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Traveling Heavy is a deeply moving, unconventional memoir by the master storyteller and cultural anthropologist Ruth Behar. Through evocative stories, she portrays her life as an immigrant child and later, as an adult woman who loves to travel but is terrified of boarding a plane. With an open heart, she writes about her YiddishSephardicCubanAmerican family, as well as the strangers who show her kindness as she makes her way through the world. Compassionate, curious, and unafraid to reveal her failings, Behar embraces the unexpected insights and adventures of travel, whether those be learning that she longed to become a mother after being accused of giving the evil eye to a baby in rural Mexico, or going on a zany pilgrimage to the Behar World Summit in the Spanish town of Bjar.Behar calls herself an anthropologist who specializes in homesickness. Repeatedly returning to her homeland of Cuba, unwilling to utter her last goodbye, she is obsessed by the question of why we leave home to find home. For those of us who travel heavy with our own baggage, Behar is an indispensable guide, full of grace and hope, in the perpetual search for connection that defines our humanity.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Traveling Heavy: A Memoir in between Journeys'? A: The main theme revolves around the author's exploration of identity and belonging as an immigrant, reflecting on her experiences of travel, homesickness, and the connections made along the journey.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Traveling Heavy'? A: The author is Ruth Behar, a cultural anthropologist and storyteller.
- Q: What type of book is 'Traveling Heavy'? A: It is a memoir that combines personal narrative with cultural insights and reflections on travel.
- Q: How long is 'Traveling Heavy: A Memoir in between Journeys'? A: The book has a total of 248 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Traveling Heavy' published? A: The book was published on August 6, 2014.
- Q: Is 'Traveling Heavy' suitable for all readers? A: While it is suitable for a wide audience, readers interested in personal stories about immigrant experiences and the complexities of travel may find it particularly engaging.
- Q: What can readers expect from Ruth Behar's writing style? A: Readers can expect an evocative and heartfelt writing style that combines storytelling with introspective reflections.
- Q: Are there any specific cultural themes explored in 'Traveling Heavy'? A: Yes, the memoir explores themes related to Yiddish, Sephardic, and Cuban-American culture, as well as the author's own experiences as an immigrant.
- Q: What kind of insights does Ruth Behar offer in her memoir? A: Behar offers insights into the emotional complexities of travel, the concept of home, and the connections formed with others during her journeys.