Shopping for Buddhas - Softcover

Greenwald, J.

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ISBN 10: 0062503588 ISBN 13: 9780062503589

Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, 1990

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An account of the author's Himalayan adventures, describing through anecdote the exotic cultures he encountered. His lightly begun quest for the ideal Buddha to inspire his writing evolved into a rewarding saga of adventure, spectacular regions and an ongoing process of enlightenment.

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Greenwald's quest reveals more about modern Nepal...than writings that take themselves much more seriously' -- Chicago Tribune

About the Author:

Jeff Greenwald is a writer, photographer, and performer. He is the author of six books, including The Size of the World, for which he created the first Internet travel blog. His work has appeared in Wired, Salon, Smithsonian, Afar, The New York Times Magazine, and many other publications. Jeff serves as the executive director of the nonprofit Ethical Traveler. He has also created a critically acclaimed solo show, Strange Travel Suggestions, which draws from his tales as a travel journalist. Jeff's most recent book, Snake Lake, is set during Nepal's 1990 Democracy revolution. He lives in Oakland, CA.

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