Wednesday, August 4, 2010

All Over the Map - Laura Fraser

3 1/2 out of 5 stars


As most memoirs go Fraser comes across a bit self absorbed but that, I've found, goes with the territory. She is honest and down to earth. Even taking on topics that can be dificult to address, like sexual assault. Although aside from her personal experience and one article she wrote on human trafficking in Italy she stays in the land of self.

Laura hopscotches the globe from start to finish, often using her travels as jumping off points for her story. While she is successful in her career as a travel writer and has many close friends to keep her company, it is the company of a man she craves. This once divorced woman in her mid 40's talks openly on the struggles of life as a single woman of her age, the lack of men out there willing to be her base and loneliness. As the book, and years, progress finding a partner becomes secondary to the self discoveries she makes along the way.

This book would be great read for a book club. It would also be great if you are in need of some adventure in your life!

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