Library Journal

British journalist Morris has traveled for decades, writing her way around the world. Now best known as a travel writer, she here collects vignettes of encounters with and observations of people from her numerous adventures and assignments. Varying from a few sentences to a few paragraphs, each vignette paints a picture or tells a story that brings a personal touch to the narrative of Morris's life and travels. They range from the humorous to the enchanting and tell us as much about Morris as she tells us of people around the world. This is not a typical travelog that one reads essay by essay but something to pick up and put down as time allows. Readers will appreciate the diversity of the people, from the famous to the relatively unremarkable, from six continents. VERDICT Essential for Morris fans, this is also a great travel companion for the road.?Sheila Kasperek, Millersville Univ. Lib., PA